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Top 10 movie technologies we're still waiting for
by Daniel Long

From flying cars to hoverboards, and AI to lasers, we delve into 10 technologies from a list of iconic films and find out just how close we are to making each a reality

Jun 5, 2009
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Panasonic unveil Viera TV models for 2009: LCD, Plasma, wireless and ultra thin
by Daniel Long

We've got the official list of the new Panasonic line-up for 2009. It's a mixed bag of low energy LCD and plasma, some spiffy wireless units and a very pretty ultra thin model that will knock your TV-loving socks off

Apr 28, 2009
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Exclusive: Cast interview with Karl 'Bones Urban from JJ Abrams Star Trek
by Daniel Long

We caught up with Karl Urban, who plays 'Bones' in the new Star Trek film. Karl gives us his thoughts on possible Trek sequels, being typecast, his favourite gadgets and the answer to those elusive Tron 2.0 rumours.

Apr 15, 2009
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Review: New Star Trek is a crowd pleaser, not just for geeks
by Daniel Long

Remakes don't always go down well, but JJ Abram's Star Trek is the rare example that defies expectations and delivers. Daniel Long boarded the new Enterprise and survived to tell the story.

Apr 9, 2009
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Scientists hail Star Trek Enterprise material as ground breaking reality
by Daniel Long

Taking a page out of the popular science fiction series, scientists have managed to turn aluminium into a new transparent form of matter, after it was placed under extreme ultraviolent radiation.

Jul 28, 2009
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A star is born: how the Arches Cluster teaches us about the birth of space
by Daniel Long

Scientists have used the aptly named 'Very Large Telescope' in Chile to get one of the clearest views ever taken of the Arches Cluster, a cluster of young stars that teaches us much about our own Milky Way.

Jun 5, 2009
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Thank your lucky stars that the Spitzer telescope is watching our milky way
by Daniel Long

Hubble and Herschel aren't the only star gazers in the universe. New born stars have been sighted at the centre of our own galaxy with the help of NASA's six year-old infrared telescope, the Spitzer

Jun 15, 2009
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Rick Astley gets jailbroken privileges on Aussie iPhone virus attack
by Daniel Long

The internet's most famous meme has now turned up on Australian iPhones, infecting vulnerable jailbroken phones with the 80s pop star's image - proving that not all malware is humourless.

Nov 9, 2009
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More Lucasarts classics coming to a PC near you, including Indiana Jones
by Daniel Long

In another cunning attempt to convince the world that playing 16-colour 90s style point and click adventure gaming is still a worthwhile pursuit, Lucasarts and Steam are re-releasing eight classic games

Jul 7, 2009
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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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Use the Internet, save on electricity
by Daniel Long

Energy ratings aren't just for the fridge anymore. By trimming watts from its routers and modems, Linksys reckons it can save enough power to light 14,000 home for a day.

Apr 17, 2008
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Trailer Roundup: See Watchmen, Transformers, Terminator, Trek
by Daniel Long

We've got the latest movie trailers from some of the most anticipated films of the year. Cast your critical eye over Watchmen, the new Transformers and others

Mar 4, 2009
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Movie tech: Our review of Avatar
by Daniel Long

Is James Cameron still the king of the world or will the CGI landscape of Pandora be too much for some viewers? Daniel Long investigates Avatar, the military technology and "unobtanium"

Dec 14, 2009
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Movie tech: 5 great films made with DSLRs
by Daniel Long

High-profile short films from around the world are now getting made on DSLR cameras, thanks to rapidly improving sensors and prices. Judge for yourself, with these five videos made with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Nov 12, 2009
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New Sony Bravia TV range announced: power efficient, Motionflow, LED
by Daniel Long

Hot on the toes of Panasonic, Sony has just released their new Bravia HD TV range including a 5-star energy efficient WE5 series and the 200Hz MotionFlow Z5500 series.

Apr 30, 2009
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The $11000 music player - if money and reality were no object
by Daniel Long

Forget the financial crisis, the luxury Meridian Sooloos music player can even suggest the right music depending on your very mood, although jealousy and envy wasn't high on their list when we checked.

Apr 22, 2009
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BlackBerry chases teens with pre-paid offer
by Daniel Long

Forget the corporate tie, BlackBerry has teamed up with Boost to aim the smartphone at celebrity-mad teens with a pre-paid offer

Nov 23, 2009
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Goodbye Apple...is it the U2 Blackberry?
by Daniel Long

According to reports, Apple may have lost their sponsorship role with mega-band U2 to rivals Blackberry, who ought to be calling this a 'beautiful day'.

Mar 10, 2009
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Bike tech: Daredevil duo drive postage bike 3000km fuelled by alcohol
by Daniel Long

A father and son team have completed an arduous 3000km journey across Australia on an ex-'postie' motorcycle, all for the sake of proving that the impossible can be done with expensive Polish alcohol

Nov 2, 2009
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Spy tech: Your own personal satellite for just $US8000
by Daniel Long

A California company is offering personal satellites for sale at bargain basement prices, complete with all the necessary gear to launch, monitor and run your own satellite from the "privacy" of your home computer.

Aug 5, 2009

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Sail tech: Inside the high stakes world of supermaxi yacht technologies
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by Daniel Long  |   Dec 16, 2009
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Movie tech: Our review of Avatar
by Daniel Long  |   Dec 14, 2009
Is James Cameron still the king of the world or will the CGI landscape of Pandora be too much for some viewers? Daniel Long investigates Avatar, the military technology and "unobtanium"