Archive for March, 2010

Pulse: Panasonic announces Lumix Life

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Panasonic today takes the lid off a new edition of its Lumix Life photography competition.

YouTube’s redesign aims to keep you there longer

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

The January redesign test is now going out live to all. The new look simplifies things, while making some fundamental changes to how the site works.

Top 10 Blu-ray movies for the Easter holidays

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

If you’re planning to avoid the weather by staying in over the Easter break, what better way to relax than chilling on the couch catching up with the latest Blu-ray releases?

DIY: Calibrate your LCD monitor

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

We show you how to get the most out of your computer’s LCD monitor with some simple adjustments.

Pulse: Make your PC Windows Phone 7 sexy

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Can’t wait to stare at the new Windows Phone 7 interface on a smartphone? Perhaps this guide to skinning your Windows PC is right up your alley.

Photographer Series: Exposure: Gemma Deavin

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Reportage and documentary photographer Gemma Deavin shows us her work on a moving edition of Exposure.

Review: Samsung N210

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

It looks like a netbook. It performs like a netbook. But the exceptional battery life makes Samsung’s latest netbook really stand out.

Pulse: Apple announces the iTable

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

The iPad hasn’t even been released yet, but that hasn’t stopped Apple from announcing its successor: the iTable.

New enhancements for Sony Image data converter

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Sony Europe has released version 3.2 for the Image Data Converter. This new version now features new algorithms that significantly reduce image noise at high ISO settings when converting RAW data to JPEG files. Processing is most effective starting at ISO 800, delivering impressively natural results with minimized color noise right up to ISO 12800 (depends on model). Registered Alpha users can download the English version of the upday from 31st March 2010. Other languages will be available within the next 10 working days…

Rolls-Royce Ghost first drive

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

At the American launch of the Rolls-Royce Ghost, we got our first drive of Rolls-Royce’s “entry-level” limousine and it proves to be both a good ride and a good drive.

Preview: Nissan Leaf (2012)

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Nissan plans on making the Leaf hatchback the world’s first mass produced pure electric car, with very agreeable pricing announced for Japan and the US - AU$35k and AU$27k, respectively, after government rebates.

Review: Powermat Wireless Charger

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

The Powermat looks great and works as advertised, but it’s a bit too expensive to appeal to more than the super rich or those with a morbid fear of wires.

Pulse: Pop-up Pong

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Are you a lover of classic video games with some time to kill? Then it’s time to get your Pong on.

Feature: Please Explain: Bada

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Samsung will launch Bada mid-year, but what does this mean and why should you care? The latest in our Please Explain series tells you everything you need to know.

iTunes 9.1 update sets stage for iPad

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Version 9.1 of Apple’s iTunes software is now available for download, bringing with it compatibility for the iPad, as well as tweaks to Genius mixes and book-related content.

LinkedIn finds home on BlackBerry OS

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

LinkedIn is bringing its 60 million users to the BlackBerry OS, with features that integrate the app with core BlackBerry services.

Review: Mocal for iPhone

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

For business, location and Eatability searches, Mocal’s a winner. The turn-by-turn nav still requires a bit of work, but at least you can try before you buy.

Preview: Nintendo DSi XL

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

At the end of the day, the DSi XL is exactly the same as the DSi, so unless you’re desperate for more touch-screen real estate or your vision is impaired, we can’t recommend a purchase over the original DSi.

Review: Bigpond Elite Wireless BroadBand Network Gateway

Monday, March 29th, 2010

It looks like a router and it certainly works like a router, and if you can get decent Next G speeds where you are then the Wireless Gateway could offer a decent alternative to ADSL 2.

Review: Sony Vaio VPCS117GG

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Sony’s latest notebook fails to really stand out in performance or battery life terms.