Tag: news

• 

  Apple's MobileMe woes continue

  Apple continued to have problems with its new MobileMe service over the weekend and into Monday in the US, with several users unable to access their e-mail.

• 

  ABC unveils new Web TV platform

  The Australian Broadcasting Corporation tonight unveiled its new online streaming platform, allowing users to watch TV shows on the internet.

• 

  Sony Ericsson unveils Walkman W595, W302 phones

  Sony Ericsson not only unveiled the slimtastic W902 today, but it also took the lid off two other Walkman handsets: the W595 and the W302. Both will be available toward the end of this year.

• 

  More Australians using broadband than dial-up: ABS

  Broadband now accounts for between 50-75 per cent of internet connections and the number of older Australians accessing the Web is increasing.

• 

  Electronics heavyweights unite to develop wireless HD video

  Sony, Samsung and other consumer electronics heavyweights are uniting to support a technology that could send high definition video signals wirelessly from a single set-top box to screens around the home.

• 

  Car makers study impact of next-generation rechargeable cars

  General Motors has joined with more than 30 utility companies across the US to help work out electricity issues that will crop up when it rolls out new electric vehicles in a little more than two years.

• 

  Servers in the home remain scarce

  Microsoft tried to make fun of the notion of a home server with a faux children's book. However, it faces the real challenge of trying to convince consumers that they want to install a server at home.

• 

  ACCC warns 'iPhoners' on bill shock

  Australia's competition watchdog has warned consumers to carefully consider their data allowances when using 3G mobile devices to avoid exorbitant excessive data charges, known in the industry as 'bill shock'.

• 

  Retailers pull iTunes gift cards from sale

  iTunes gift cards are no longer available for purchase from stores including Coles, Myer, JB Hi-Fi and Target due to payment provider Bill Express going into administration.

More news »

• 

  Vauxhall Insignia in photos

  The Opel/Vauxhall Insignia replaces the unloved Vectra in Europe. Not only does the new name mean an attractive new style, but some interesting tech too.

• 

  New Chevrolet Camaro is a Commodore coupe of sorts

  Chevy's Camaro has finally been revealed. Although its skin is all-American, it shares many of its components with the humble Holden Commodore.

• 

  Jeep Cherokee Sport diesel (2008) in detail

  The Cherokee's made to climb boulders, not gain admission to a swanky bar. Here it is, up close and personal.

• 

  Pioneer 'Kuro' LCD sneak peek

  It's been a big year for Pioneer. First it announced that it would be ceasing production on its own plasma panels and then we found out it would be producing an LCD TV, which on the face of it sounds like heresy.

• 

  BMW X6: the coupe-4WD mashup in-depth

  We took BMW's polarising X6 coupe-cum-4WD for a spin around San Francisco and came away impressed by its excellent cabin electronics and handling, but it's far from being a practical car.

• 

  Citroen C3 Picasso: a people mover on a small canvas

  Citroen has taken the wraps off its little people mover, the C3 Picasso, ahead of the Paris Motor Show in October. And like a good French car it has a certain je ne sais quoi.

• 

  Holy F1 Batman! The Batpod's gone public

  We aren't going to make a secret of it: of all the superhero films out this year, we're most excited about The Dark Knight. As luck would have it, we've already spotted the Bat bike.

• 

  iPhone: Australia's first unboxing

  Only hours after Australia's first iPhone was sold in Sydney, we eagerly unboxed a 16GB model to show you what to expect inside.

• 

  Australia's midnight iPhone launch

  At midnight 11 July Optus became Australia's first mobile carrier to sell the iPhone 3G. We were on hand to witness the festivities and to finally play with Apple's much hyped handset.

More features »

• 

  Oi!: Sony Ericsson W902: Style dictator, headphone hater

  There are two key features a portable music player needs: first, the ability to play music and second, somewhere to put the headphones. Sony Ericsson's new W902, only gets one out of two right.

• 

  Oi!: Best free iPhone apps

  If you're like us the first button you pressed on your brand-spanking new iPhone read "App Store". Check out our top free iPhone apps.

• 

  Oi!: Yes! Optus has no time for you

  Optus says goodbye to bill-shock and the ancient concept of time itself, offering 'unlimited' calls and messages.

• 

  Oi!: Unlocked iPhone works with 3

  While 3 Mobile begs for the iPhone 3G, tech-savvy Aussies are unlocking their iPhones and taking them to the iPhone-less telco.

• 

  Oi!: Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

  Panasonic is spending some of the profits from all the Viera TVs and Lumix cameras we're buying in a socially responsible manner by taking up a scientific sponsorship with the Australian Museum.

• 

  Oi!: Video: Australia's first iPhone unboxing

  We must love you guys so much. After braving the cold and battling the queues, we rushed this 16GB iPhone back to the labs so you could share this special moment with us.

• 

  Oi!: Australia's cheapest iPhone

  Finding it hard to figure out which iPhone deal is the best value for money? We've got our calculators out and read the fine print to bring you this easy to follow breakdown of Australia's iPhone pricing.

• 

  Oi!: Chew on this iPhone alternative

  iPhone buyers will likely be ignoring their families and pets to play with their new toy this Friday, but dogs can get in on the action with their own iBone toy.

• 

  Oi!: iPhone 3G: The waiting is getting old

  A week out from the official release of the 3G iPhone, a queue has formed outside the Apple flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York. Is it just us or is queuing for Apple products so 2007?

More oi! »

• 

  Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

  Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

• 

  Yes! Optus has no time for you

  Optus says goodbye to bill-shock and the ancient concept of time itself, offering 'unlimited' calls and messages.

• 

  ACCC warns 'iPhoners' on bill shock

  Australia's competition watchdog has warned consumers to carefully consider their data allowances when using 3G mobile devices to avoid exorbitant excessive data charges, known in the industry as 'bill shock'.

• 

  Retailers pull iTunes gift cards from sale

  iTunes gift cards are no longer available for purchase from stores including Coles, Myer, JB Hi-Fi and Target due to payment provider Bill Express going into administration.

• 

  BMW X6: the coupe-4WD mashup in-depth

  We took BMW's polarising X6 coupe-cum-4WD for a spin around San Francisco and came away impressed by its excellent cabin electronics and handling, but it's far from being a practical car.

• 

  Apple iPhone vs Nokia N95

  Will Apple's iPhone reshape the mobile phone market? Are there better devices actually available already? We put the iPhone head-to-head with its competition to see how it stacks up.

• 

  Samsung Omnia: Photo Gallery

  We'd heard the rumours, we'd seen the pictures and finally we had a chance to play with Samsung's flagship phone Omnia for ourselves.

• 

  Top 5 PDA-phones

  These hybrid devices combine the organisational features of a traditional PDA with the communication capabilities of a mobile phone. To make your life easier, here are our current top five picks.

• 

  Samsung U900: Hands on

  After waiting six months since we first saw the U900 at the World Mobile Congress, we've finally had our chance to get our grubby mitts all over its adaptive touch window.

• 

  New Vauxhall Insignia can read speed signs

  2008/07/24 10:18:24

  Play the video

• 

  Planet CNET: Spins, blurs, and flashing lights

  2008/07/24 09:59:28

  Play the video

• 

  Tonium Pacemaker

  2008/06/13 11:49:25

  Play the video

More videos »

• 

  Vauxhall Insignia in photos

  The Opel/Vauxhall Insignia replaces the unloved Vectra in Europe. Not only does the new name mean an attractive new style, but some interesting tech too.

• 

  New Chevrolet Camaro is a Commodore coupe of sorts

  Chevy's Camaro has finally been revealed. Although its skin is all-American, it shares many of its components with the humble Holden Commodore.

More galleries »