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AFL Premiership 2006

AFL Premiership 2006 is better than last year's game -- but is that really saying much? Read our full review.

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Buzz! Quiz TV

Thanks to its wireless buzzers and online play, the first Buzz for PS3 is a must have for trivia or party game fans. Make sure you have a widescreen TV though.

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TiVo HD

Despite missing some key features, the TiVo HD is a worthwhile investment if you don't want to pay for cable, and it poses no ongoing EPG fees.

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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available. We don't find this upgrade necessary for the most basic dictation, although new features may benefit heavily-accented English speakers and those who rely heavily on voice commands.

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BlackBerry Bold 9000

The Bold is what BlackBerry fans have been waiting for. It's feature-rich and sharply designed, let down in small measure by some cumbersome software.

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Sony recalls VAIO TZ laptops

Sony advised today that there has been a recall on certain units of its VAIO TZ series notebook, due to "irregularly placed wires near the hinge" or "a dislodged screw inside the hinge" causing a short circuit and the laptop to overheat.

Melbourne's Chadstone gets an Apple Store

Victorians are set to get a taste of the Apple retail action, with the company's third Australian store opening in Melbourne's Chadstone shopping centre.

Commercial networks could win sport on digital

Communications minister Stephen Conroy to review a contentious rule that currently bans major sporting events on any digital channels launched by the big three commercial networks.

Freshtel plans Aussie mobile VoIP

Australian start-up Freshtel today said it expected to launch a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for mobile phone users locally within weeks, after a successful trial of its dual-mode technology with UK mega-retailer Tesco.

Guitar Hero World Tour dated down under

Four-piece Guitar Hero game to ship on 12 November in Australia; four new tracks announced, including one from Aussies The Living End.

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

Apple iCal: An insiders guide

iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, how it integrates with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

Selling on eBay: 12 tips to help you earn more

If you're still hesitant about hawking your wares on the giant virtual garage sale that is eBay, our tips will steer you through the pitfalls.

Star Tech: Matt Welsh

Swimming star Matt Welsh gives us the lowdown on his gadget habits and how technology is helping swimmers achieve superhuman speeds.

Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia

Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.

Naked DSL: Australian service provider roundup

This roundup of thirteen of Australia's largest internet service providers looks into who's got naked DSL broadband already, who doesn't, and who wants to.

Digital TV in Australia

The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.

BD-Live: Blu-ray's secret weapon or bust?

With Disney set to make BD-Live available on all its new releases we look at the technology behind this Blu-ray feature and whether it's worth having.

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Add spell checking function to your .NET Windows applications.

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