Since we saw the HP Mini for our huge netbook roundup in October, a new 6-cell battery has been released.

The days when laptops occasionally explode due to their lithium batteries breaking down could soon be over thanks to a new invention which shuts down the explosive reaction.

For this price, the Vostro’s plain looks can be overlooked in favour of its impressive battery life

GPS pet locators could save pet owners the misery of losing their beloved furry friends, and it appears you can buy them in Australia

So, the last big name has fallen. HP gave out in April 2008, and both Dell and Toshiba's resistance crumbled by the autumn. But it's taken Sony until the middle of 2009 to produce what it confesses to be a netbook, the VAIO Mini W Series.

Researchers at the Arizona State University (ASU) have been awarded a two year US$5.1 million grant by the USA government to develop a radically improved battery..

Battery life lets down this otherwise solid netbook from a local manufacturer

We like the ambition of producing a low-cost BlackBerry, but until it drops in price there’s too much competition.

Well priced, with a robust chassis and touchscreen option that make it a good choice for classroom use, and any one else wanting a netbook that's a little bit different

Some of the wildest, weirdest and most useful gadgets and gizmos for kids - or big kids at heart

Dell has outed the super-skinny Adamo XPS, complete with specs. But can it hold its own against Apple's almighty MacBook Air?

Unfortunately more is less when it comes to the new Logitech Harmony 700 universal remote control. Here's what's different about the new and old Harmony remotes

Part laptop and part nettop, the Gigabyte Booktop M1022M is the first netbook we’ve seen that overcomes the ‘3 USB problem'.

A stunning piece of design matched with excellent battery life, but with an Atom inside the price is surely too high

Dell has announced its first rugged laptop with a multitouch display. Designed to meet military standards, this is the laptop for you if you like to tangle with nature.

Apple’s MacBook Pro is a design masterpiece, even if its brilliance is marred by a few annoying niggles.

Simon Hackett's electric Tesla Roadster is making the most of its rapid recharge facility in Australia's Eco Challenge; as other challengers show off their fuel efficiency in the 3000km race.

The latest high-tech gadgetry for when you’re tangling with nature

We gaze into a crystal ball and and ponder the future, or possible demise, of some well-known technologies.

The little R2D2 from Speaker Realm certainly packs a punch - and very cheap too.