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The addition of HDMI output, network streaming and improved file compatibility makes the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ media player a better value than its predecessor.

Apparently Olympus America can no longer wait to reveal its own creativity and has put a Teaser on the US website for an imminent announcement of what seems to be - judging by the size - another sibling in the Micro Four Thirds family. It’s not clear though whether the Olympus PEN has become even mightier. You are invited to register your e-mail address on the website to be the first to find out what this new announcement is all about. That is, in case the product information is not leaked somewhere on the Internet well in advance…

Despite some clunky features, Soniq has ensured its iM600K iPod sounds good, and for a little over a hundred bucks it’s a minor miracle.

Is it a movie? Is it a game? After our hands-on preview we’re still not sure, but count us as excited.

For the last several years, GPS units have come in two sizes: 3.5-inch and 4.3-inch. Fast forward to now and larger sizes are now not only common, but affordable too.

The Corby is excellent value, matching a very usable touchscreen mobile with a bargain bin price tag. If you’re spending under AU$200, the Corby should be on your list to compare.

Are you at the end of your mobile contract but not looking for a new phone? We take a closer look at the carriers’ offerings to discover the best value SIM-only deals.

13-inch laptops are the new 15-inch. With decent resolution screens, excellent portability, good performance and in some cases stellar battery life, this segment is set to explode in 2010.

Google’s end run around Apple’s App Store is complete: Google Voice is ready as a web application.

If you’ve got modest needs, the value presented by the UL30A is hard to ignore, especially in light of its amazing battery life. Recommended.

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego fails to maintain the charm of previous versions and a lack of variation leaves it feeling dull and unsatisfying.

iPad’s music browser looks and acts like iTunes, but it’s really a bit of a hybrid between the iTunes interface and the capabilities of the iPod’s browser. Here’s what it includes and what’s missing.

Following hot on the heels of Panasonic’s first tough camera, the DMC-FT1, comes the DMC-FT2, which is even more extreme and rugged than before.

The iPad is Apple’s bold answer to the netbook, but that doesn’t mean it can replace all ultraportables (yet).

The extra X in the XXL 540 is there to denote the unit’s large 5-inch touchscreen and if you’re into size this GPS is definitely worth a look, just don’t expect much sizzle.

How do the specs stack up head-to-head? Here’s a simple feature-by-feature comparison chart to make things easier.

Once this intense and action-packed role-playing game pulls you into its orbit, you won’t want to escape.

Varioptic has developed a new version of the liquid lens, with a multi-electrodes design, allowing tilting the light in all directions of space and, at the same time, to refocus the light. This new A316S liquid lens brings Optical Image Stabilization functionality to mobile phones. With no moving parts, the new liquid lens A316S is very robust and uses very limited power (less than 50mW during a shot). Low light indoor photography and stabilized video will be demonstrated during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 15th to 18th February…

Sanyo introduces the new Xacti DMX-CG110 Dual Camera that captures both 1920 x 1080 pixel Full HD videos and 14 megapixel still photos. The DMX-GG110 has a newly developed 12x Double-Range Zoom function to be used when capturing video. This offers a wider range of video capture by allowing you to switch between zoom ranges with the touch of a button, just like alternating between two lenses with different zoom ratios. In 35-mm film terms, this equals a capture range from wide-angle 40 mm up to a 12x zoom of 480 mm…

There’s been a lot of buzz about Freeview lately, but very little talk about what it actually is. Read our comprehensive guide on what it’s about and what you need to be able to watch Freeview.