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Head to Head - TomTom ONE (V4) vs Navman S150
by Daniel Long

Navman or TomTom? We tested the best selling units in a head to head battle to see which would get us home faster and with less hassle.

Dec 17, 2008
Feature
Road Test: Traffic updates on your GPS - do they really work?
by Daniel Long

There are any number of reasons why you could be delayed by traffic congestion and up until now, there’s been little motorists could do about it. We've road-tested a traffic-equipped GPS for a week to see if it can help.

Dec 15, 2008
News
TiVo lets you order pizza and movies, but wont clean your house
by Daniel Long

TiVo is changing from boring PVR into a virtual 7/11 convenience store - well, that's the theory.

Dec 4, 2008
News
Foxtel iQ2 no longer so infuriating, gets fix for 2009
by Daniel Long

You told us and we listened. The good battle has been fought for our loyal readers and Foxtel is coming to the table next year with a new fix to address the common buffer problem that makes iQ2 users so mad.

Dec 3, 2008
News
E-love: Design your ideal cyber partner in a few romantic clicks
by Daniel Long

Looking for love over the internet? Want to give that perfect hint? A new website has been launched to help create the perfect partner without appearing needy or desperate. Okay, we lied.

Dec 3, 2008
Feature
Dating over 3G - is it time to ditch the bars and pubs?
by Daniel Long

'Meet Me' is the world’s first 3G dating service, and makes us wonder if meeting random people over your phone can turn awkward singles into mobile valentinos in just a few clicks.

Nov 27, 2008
Feature
Mobile TV Buyer's Guide: Vodafone Live vs. Foxtel Mobile
by Daniel Long

TV on your phone - is it really the way of the future or just clever gimmickry? We looked at both major services to see who’s better, who costs more, and should you even be interested.

Nov 25, 2008
Feature
Film Review: Quantum of Solace
by Daniel Long

While this film lacks the sophisticated grace of the last entry, Solace is a gentle reminder that a darker, grittier Bond can still thrill audiences and in the process - divide them.

Nov 20, 2008
Feature
Quantum of Gadgets
by Daniel Long

We look at the gadgets in the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace, and chat to director Marc Foster about the technology behind Bond (includes spoilers).

Nov 20, 2008
Review > Navigation
First Look: Navman up against Tomtom with Platinum Series S150
by Daniel Long

The new revised S-Series Platinum S150 puts up a convincing case against Tomtom's One, with a bigger screen and other tricks.

Nov 14, 2008
Feature
Retro Gaming: Why it’s cool (and profitable) to love the '80s again
by Daniel Long

With a new Ghostbusters game coming in 2009 and released by original '80s kings Atari, we pay homage to those games that honour the '80s best. Have the '80s become better with age or are just kidding ourselves?

Nov 11, 2008
News
The next iPhone Killer? Samsung's OMNIA looks good
by Daniel Long

Dare we say it – but another touch screen operated mobile has hit the streets, perhaps numbering the iPhone's days. Will Samsung’s OMNIA outshine Apple’s market dominance?

Nov 10, 2008
Review > Navigation
FIRST LOOK: Azentek SmartMirror gives us that Jetsons vibe
by Daniel Long

We road tested the futuristic Azentek SmartMirror and got the feeling that it could be the next big GPS must-have or the next big safety hazard.

Nov 5, 2008
News
Sony digital cameras now with HD movies
by Daniel Long

Are you interested in making HD movies on your digital camera? Sony may have a portable solution with its latest DSC-T500 model.

Nov 5, 2008
News
Intel Core i7 Extreme: the verdict is in
by Daniel Long

Those lucky gear-heads over at Atomic have managed to get their mitts on the latest Intel processor, the Core i7 Extreme. From their early review, it looks like a another Intel winner.

Nov 3, 2008
News
New HP Mini 1000 vs. HP Mini-Note 2133 – major improvements, minor flaws
by Daniel Long

Move over Eee PC, the new HP Mini 1000 reminds us all again why bigger keyboards still rock our world. This could of been the 'mini' notebook to beat all others, except for a few glaring omissions.

Nov 3, 2008
News
Ahoy me hearties! Former Kazaa guru seeks redemption, swaps flags
by Daniel Long

Former Sharman networks/Kazaa top employee Kevin Bermeister is planning a potentially lucrative bait and switch proposal that aims to stop dubious downloading with the help of his old foes

Oct 31, 2008
Feature
The infuriating iQ2 recording problem that just won’t go away...
by Daniel Long

We asked Foxtel why the iQ/iQ2 still continues to cut off shows that go over schedule, and they’ve responded with this work-around. However, their proposed solution is not the long awaited cure-all.

Oct 29, 2008
News
Internode deliver double the data and free phone calls on reduced plans
by Daniel Long

Fancy saving $10 a month on your Naked ADSL2+ but with twice the standard Data Block allowance? Internode are giving their customers an early Christmas present.

Oct 28, 2008
News
Van Halen proves there is life after 80s rock fame
by Daniel Long

Ultimate Ears newest Super.Fi 5 earphones may be 80’s hair-metal approved, but are they good enough to take on the Sennheiser audio giant? You might just need to be a rock-star to afford them.

Oct 24, 2008
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