Archive for December, 2009

Liquid Image Snow and Swim camera goggles

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Liquid Image announces a Snow Camera Goggle that contains a wide angle lens to capture all the action while skiing, boarding, sledding or snowmobiling. The hands free unit has a 5.0 Mp (2560×1920) camera mode and a video mode that records video (720×480) at a rate up to 30 frames/second with audio. The unit has an estimated price of $149.00. Liquid Image also announces a Swim Camera Google hands free unit that has a 1.3 Mp (1280 x 960) camera mode and a VGA (640×480) video mode for an estimated price of $79…

New Samyang 8mm fish-eye and 85mm 4/3 mount

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Samyang announces two new lenses: the Samyang 8 mm f/3.5 fish-eye and Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 with a mount for Olympus 4/3. These lenses complete the series of mounts designed for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax. Apart from different mounts, the optics in the products will remain the same. Both lenses will be available with manual focusing. Delta company, the general distributor of the Samyang products, will be responsible for sales in Europe. Both lenses will become available at the end of March 2010…

Best downloadable games of 2009: A year without boxes

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

In many ways, 2009 seems to be the year download-only games hit their stride. We count down our favourite releases.

Stories Roundup: CNET Australia’s best tech of 2009

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Looking for a tech enthusiasts shopping list for the post-Christmas sales? Look no further then CNET Australia’s best of the best in tech for 2009.

Review: Charm Girls Club: Pajama Party

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Want a very girly collection of mini-games for the Wii? Charm Girls Club Pyjama Party delivers that, but it’s not exactly dripping with innovation otherwise.

Reviews Roundup: Best home cinema devices of 2009

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

From Blu-ray players to home media streamers, CNET Australia looks at the best home cinema gadgets of the year.

The 30 most anticipated video games of 2010

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

There are many great games slated for release in 2010. Here are our top 30 picks.

Poll: Which is better: netbook or smartphone?

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Convergence keeps on keeping on, and it looks like netbooks may possibly be flash-in-the-pan material in the face of smartphones and perhaps even tablets.

Reviews Roundup: Best televisions of 2009

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

With the year coming to a close we cast our eyes over the best televisions we’ve seen in the past year and what you should be spending your money on.

Review: Toshiba 26DV615Y

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The Toshiba 26DV615Y won’t blow you away with image quality or features but it is perfect as a second television and the integrated DVD player is excellent value at this price.

Nokia hits Apple with latest patent complaint

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The legal back-and-forth between Nokia and Apple over patents, and who might be abusing them, continued Tuesday as Nokia lodged a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission.

Google plans Jan 5 Android press event

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Google has announced an Android related press conference for January 5, the same day that earlier reports indicated would see the launch of the Google Phone.

What’s the one app you can’t live without?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

With iTunes gift cards being a great gift idea this Christmas, what apps will you be splurging on over the holidays?

Gamespot’s Game of the Year is… not available in Australia

Monday, December 28th, 2009

After a tough year for lovers of electronic gaming down under, Gamespot in the US has announced it’s overall Game of the Year, and it wasn’t even released in Australia.

Reviews Roundup: Best mobile phones of 2009

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Ladies and Gentlemen, we present the year’s best phones, rated on features, performance and value for money.

Nokia’s Fun Camera brings back memories

Monday, December 28th, 2009

It’s amazing what you find when you’re cleaning out your desk at the end of the year, like this ancient Nokia Fun Camera accessory circa 2004.

Reviews Roundup: Best cameras of 2009

Monday, December 28th, 2009

We take a look back at the best cameras that graced our presence in 2009, from SLR, Micro Four Thirds to compacts.

Stories Roundup: Best GPS devices of 2009

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Despite GPS devices reaching the point of ubiquity this year, we wade through the morass to pick our devices of the year.

Poll: Which camera feature should die in 2010?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

The year 2009 saw enough digital camera gimmicks to make anyone’s eyes water. Have your say on the most useless features you don’t want on your next camera.

Samsung unveils 14Mp CL80/TL240 digital camera

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Samsung unveils a new compact digital camera through its USA website. The new Samsung CL80 (to be known as TL240 in other parts of the world) features a 31mm wide angle lens with 7x optical zoom, a 14-megapixel CCD and Dual Image Stabilization. You can record HD video in 1280×720p resolution at 30 frames/second and you can upload pictures through its Wi-Fi capability. On the back of the camera you will find an impressive 3.7″ AMOLED touchscreen with Haptic sensor technology to provide vibrating and audio feedback…