Archive for June, 2009

Nokia N97 ships with Aussie apps

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

During the launch of the N97, Nokia demonstrated some of the Aussie apps available for its flagship smartphone.

Review: iPhone 3GS (32GB)

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

Firefox 3.5 screenshots

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Firefox 3.5 forges ahead with strong developer support, but most improvements for casual users will probably strike them as minor.

Photographer Series: Exposure: Sabrina Wong

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Photographer Sabrina Wong creates stylised scenes and exotic backdrops to highlight her unique take on portraiture and character photography on this month’s Exposure.

Mozilla releases Firefox 3.5

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Firefox 3.5, the embodiment of Mozilla’s attempt to “upgrade the Web”, is now available for Windows and Mac.

Review: HP iPaq Data Messenger

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Though it comes with some business-centric security features, this iPaq falls short when compared with other Windows Mobile devices out there.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2: Rear-wheel drive supercar leaked

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

If these leaked Lambo photos are to be believed, less is finally more! The Gallardo LP550-2 sports 10 fewer horses and is rear-wheel drive only, but should have tightwads and purists cheering.

Sanyo announces eneloop rechargeable flashlight

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

On my news quest this morning I came across a press release on this new Sanyo flashlight. Closer examination however revealed that it wasn’t a digital camera product (maybe digital imaging?), but a rechargeable interior light that doubles as a regular flashlight when lifted. As we’re now entering the “Big Gooseberry season” I decided to share this breaking news with you anyway, as it’s kind of interesting to see what creative minds can do. The lamp features a flickering healing? mode and is your ultimate tool when hit by “a midnight earthquake”…

No more beta: Skype 3.0 for Windows phones

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Skype shucked the beta tag on Monday to reveal version 3.0 of its VoIP application for Windows Mobile phones.

Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Tiger Woods 10 for the Wii is as close as you can get to a golf course without paying green fees.

HTC launches Touch Diamond 2, Touch Pro 2, Snap

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

HTC today launched three new smartphone handsets in Australia, with two exclusively bound for Telstra and one to Optus.

CBA may be facing denial of service

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Problems with Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s internet banking website are due to a high level of traffic, some of which may be malicious, the bank said today.

Aston Martin Cygnet: James Bond’s small iQ

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Aston Martin has taken Toyota’s Smart-sized iQ small car and built a luxury commuter car on top of it. The Cygnet concept, we presume, will make its in-the-flesh public debut at either September’s Frankfurt Motor Show or November’s Tokyo Motor Show.

Preview: Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Lovers of all things kitsch, quirky and new gather around, for Fujifilm has a brand new camera that takes its cues from the hottest 3D technology back in the 1950s.

Review: Canon Pixma MX330

Monday, June 29th, 2009

The Canon Pixma MX330 doesn’t produce the best quality prints, but you won’t find a more versatile printer in the sub-$200 category. An auto-document feeder, 1.8-inch LCD screen, and easy-to-use features make it an excellent choice for creative homes on a budget.

Review: Fujitsu M2010

Monday, June 29th, 2009

With a thick chassis and features that don’t rise above the pack, the Fujitsu M2010 will have a hard time breaking through the netbook clutter.

Reality check: Not everybody’s watching HD flat panel TVs

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Got an old CRT TV that refuses to die? You’re not the only one.

AgfaPhoto launches DC-600uw underwater camera

Monday, June 29th, 2009

AgfaPhoto announces the DC-600uw underwater and outdoor camera. The DC-600uw can withstand pressures of up to two bar, and is water-resistant at depths of up to 10 meters. A red quick selection button allows for quick change from land mode to underwater mode, while the 2.4 inch display helps select what to shoot. The camera offers six megapixel resolution, only digital zoom, and the face tracking function automatically recognizes (fish?) faces. The Agfa DC-600uw will be available in July and can be purchased for €149…

Review: Panasonic SDR-H80

Monday, June 29th, 2009

The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and offers plenty of storage in a compact body, but the video results aren’t nearly as thrilling.

Review: Nikon D5000

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Judged on its own merits, the D5000 is a great digital SLR for those wanting something a bit better than the entry-level D60 model, and equals or betters a lot of the performance specifications of the D90.