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Lunchtime Web Roundup: Star Wars, reconnaissance drones, DSLRs vs compact cameras

Lunchtime Web Roundup: Star Wars, reconnaissance drones, DSLRs vs compact cameras

Will Xbox Live ads enhance the user experience, as Microsoft says? Also: real DSLRs vs high quality compacts, weird Russian monorails, and an intruiging rumor for Australian Star Wars fans

 
If you're going to Microsoft's TechEd conference, you're getting a free HP 2140 netbook loaded with Windows 7

If you're going to Microsoft's TechEd conference, you're getting a free HP 2140 netbook loaded with Windows 7

Microsoft is certainly not holding back on efforts to promote Windows 7 or their TechEd conference. Not only is Windows 7 RC a free download, but if you're paying to go to TechEd you get a free HP netbook.

 
Military tech: Researchers see targeted lasers for future weaponry

Military tech: Researchers see targeted lasers for future weaponry

Laser weaponry looks like becoming part of future army's arsenal, including non-lethal "flashes" designed to stop car drivers.

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COBOL could get a new lease on life

COBOL could get a new lease on life

The 50 year old programming language COBOL is the code that won't go away, and can be found at the heart of ATM transactions, ticket purchases and telephone calls

Jul 3, 2009
 
Intel officially releases Moblin 2.0 beta

Intel officially releases Moblin 2.0 beta

Intel has announced the official beta release of Moblin 2.0, the open-source operating system designed for netbooks.

Jul 3, 2009
 
The 101 greatest Web sites you've never seen, plus 13 digital cameras tested

The 101 greatest Web sites you've never seen, plus 13 digital cameras tested

Our major group test of 13 compact digital cameras from the big brands, plus affordable laptops, the 101 Greatest websites you've never seen and more, are in the new issue of PC Authority.

Jul 2, 2009
 
Sci-Fi Worlds: the lost universe of Gilliam's Zero Theorem

Sci-Fi Worlds: the lost universe of Gilliam's Zero Theorem

We wonder where Terry Gilliam would have taken his vision of IT hell in his now-abandoned creation, Zero Theorem.

Jul 2, 2009
 
Motor tech: Tesla's upgrade to right hand drive evokes exotic, electric-car future

Motor tech: Tesla's upgrade to right hand drive evokes exotic, electric-car future

With almost mythical status among motoring enthusiasts, the Tesla Roadster is not seen on Australian roads, but a right-hand drive version is being planned

Jul 2, 2009  | 2 Comments 
 
Skype 4.1 for Windows lands – now with screen sharing

Skype 4.1 for Windows lands – now with screen sharing

Skype 4.1 is out of beta and is ready for download by hungry Windows users – form an orderly queue now please

Jul 2, 2009
 
EModeration launches online reputation service

EModeration launches online reputation service

New ReputationShare technology could give firms vital insight into user behaviour.

Jul 2, 2009
 
AMD unveils special TWKR chip for overclockers

AMD unveils special TWKR chip for overclockers

AMD has released a special limited edition processor designed for heavy overclocking. The Phenom II X4 42 Black Edition TWKR chips will support higher voltages and perform at higher frequencies.

Jul 2, 2009
 
Five reasons to download Firefox 3.5

Five reasons to download Firefox 3.5

It's faster, compatible with the future of web pages, HTML 5 and it's free.

Jul 1, 2009  | 1 Comment 
 
Taking work home is now literally true, thanks to Aruba Network’s RAP-2

Taking work home is now literally true, thanks to Aruba Network’s RAP-2

Ever wished that connecting to the office was as easy as being in the office? Aruba Networks has made it happen with its RAP-2 devices – at a price that’s perfect for small business

Jul 1, 2009
 
HTC launches three smartphone models, aims at BlackBerry users with new HTC Snap

HTC launches three smartphone models, aims at BlackBerry users with new HTC Snap

HTC yesterday announced three new Windows Mobile-based smartphones, and we got hands-on time with them

Jul 1, 2009
 
Handset future: Nokia's new N97 starting to look desktop PC-ish

Handset future: Nokia's new N97 starting to look desktop PC-ish

What's your idea of the perfect mobile phone home screen? With its new N97, Nokia is cramming more apps and feeds onto the main interface

Jul 1, 2009
 

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Issue: 141 | August, 2009

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