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T-Mobile rumoured to be readying Android phone for 3G launch

Rumours suggest T-Mobile USA will include a Google Android phone as part of its nationwide 3G wireless network launch later this year in the US.

Telstra readies Next G mobiles for barcode invasion

Uncross those eyes! It may look like a 3-D image but it's in fact a barcode designed to direct your web browser to a relevant web page, or a phone number to dial.

Smart ForTwo gets five-star IIHS crash ratings

Forget the death-trap jokes: the pint-sized Smart ForTwo, has earned a full five-star crash rating from the United States' Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for frontal and side impacts.

A BMW for the lounge room

You can get Lamborghini laptops and Porsche phones; now, if you're willing to stump up some serious cash, you can get BMW-designed speakers.

Skype offer "unlimited" international calling subscriptions

Skype announce new fixed price subscriptions for Skype users calling international landline phone numbers in 34 countries.

BitTorrent file-sharing search engine shut down

A prolonged legal fight with the movie industry has forced TorrentSpy, BitTorrent's popular search engine, to shut down.

The future of subscription music

Is it too late for an Australian subscription music service? We look at the history and rocky future of pay-per-month music.

CompactFlash revamp aimed at cameras

A higher-performance revamp of CompactFlash could start arriving in cameras in 2009. But it's not compatible with today's standard, so prepare to toss your old cards.

End of the line for Canon's midsize sensor?

It ain't over 'til it's over, but it looks like Canon's intermediate-size APS-H sensor line, found in 1D Mark III SLRs used by photojournalists, may be at the end of its life span.

Mortlock slated for Aussie cover of Rugby 08

Wallabies captain selected for Rugby 08 cover; game to release in Australia on July 26.

Telstra lauds cable plan to US

Telstra's involvement in a new submarine cable to run from Asia to the US will boost connectivity between Australia and Asia, according to Telstra chief operating officer Greg Winn.

The cost of changing your tune

We truly live in the lucky country, what with being able to easily change our mobile ringtone to the song from the VB ad. Others are not so fortunate.

PC makers walk fine line with 'crapware'

Computer makers tweak their approaches to avoid alienating customers while still trying to milk third-party software's cash cow.

US: Politicians squabble over digital-TV funds

Democrats urge spending more on converter boxes to keep older sets working after 2009, but Republicans say funding is sufficient.

Sony unveils official Aussie PS3 midnight launch event

Flagship event to be held at Sydney's Pitt St Mall; Casino Royale to be screened free on a big screen.

Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts

If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves.

More megapixels, better photos: Fact or fiction?

Digital cameras makers continue to pack more sophisticated sensors. But some say there's a price to pay: lower image quality.

Sony ships 1mn PS3s in Japan, 2mn worldwide

Japanese electronics giant reaches 2006 shipment goal a fortnight after year's end; console still the fastest-growing PlayStation product.

Nintendo exec talks Wii online, marketing

Nintendo's outspoken US president reiterates Wii will be ready to go out-of-the-box; online play free, no hidden costs.

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