Archive for April, 2010

Feature: HTC Desire: tips and tricks

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Some of you will find yourselves sporting a brand new HTC Desire this weekend. If you find yourself in this enviable situation, this guide will help you tweak the Desire and get a head start on your new smartphone life.

Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V has shooting options for solving common snapshot camera issues, but some users still won’t be thrilled with the results.

Pulse: April 25 is World Pinhole Day

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Apart from being a day of remembrance for Australians, April 25 is also Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day.

Apple engineer ‘devastated’ by iPhone loss

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

The father of Gray Powell, the Apple engineer who reportedly lost a prototype of the iPhone 4G, says his son was reeling following the incident.

iPhone hacked to run Android

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

David Wang, the “planetbeing” member of a group called the iPhone Dev Team devoted to hacking iPhones, on Wednesday posted a video demonstrating Android on an iPhone.

Adobe releases Lightroom 2.7: what’s next?

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Adobe Systems released Lightroom 2.7 for Windows and Mac, adding support for RAW images from an expected range of newer cameras: Canon’s EOS 550D, Sony’s Alpha A450, Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-G2 and G10, Olympus’ E-PL1, and some medium-format models from Leaf and Mamiya.

Olympus releases new firmware for the PEN family

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

On April 22 Olympus will release a firmware update to improve the Olympus PEN camera family: • Auto Focus Performance will be improved when shooting both stills and videos using any Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds lens • Viewfinder/LCD Simultaneous Playback Function brings additional display functionality to the E-P2/PL1 when fitted with the VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder • Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) ensures E-P1/P2 are compatible with two recently announced lenses Update: Olympus PEN firmware now available…

Free Google nav now in the UK, Ireland

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Google has released a UK version of the free turn-by-turn navigation feature in Google Maps that’s been available to Android 2.0 users in the US since last October.

Pulse: SlideIT: touchscreen keyboards of the future

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Typing on a touchscreen phone is so 2009. This year everyone will be sliding.

Nokia exec: SLRs soon obsolete, replaced with mobiles

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

A Nokia executive has claimed that cameras on mobile devices will soon replace traditional digital cameras, and even make SLR and professional cameras obsolete.

Top 10 war-themed movies on Blu-ray

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

To celebrate all things military, we’ve rounded up the best war movies on Blu-ray to watch over the ANZAC long weekend.

Upgraded traffic messaging due Q3 2010

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

In Q3 2010, Suna will launch an upgraded traffic messaging service for capital cities across Australia incorporating data from potentially thousands of live probe vehicles. We spoke to Intelematics CEO Adam Game about what’s in store.

Sharp Aquos TVs feature built-in Blu-ray recorder

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Sharp Corporation introduces eight models in the DX Series of LED AQUOS LCD TVs with built-in Blu-ray Disc recorders. This “all-in-one” integrated design allows simple and easy Blu-ray Disc recording and playback with sophisticated recording functions, such as an extended recording time of up to 36 hours of full-HD video programming on a single Blu-ray Disc. The new models feature next-generation LCD panels with LED backlight that deliver superb image quality with a cinema contrast of 5,000,000:1…

Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

At the 2010 Beijing Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a sporty wagon concept car that may be a harbinger for a future CLS wagon.

Preview: Panasonic Viera TH-P50VT20A

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

The Panasonic Viera TH-P50VT20A is the first jack-of-all-trades plasma with 3D, USB recording, IPTV and Kuro-smarts rolled up into an affordable package.

Review: Samsung NX10

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Samsung has positioned the NX system as an alternative to SLR and Micro Four Thirds cameras, or an “SLR-lite” if you will. The NX10 mostly succeeds, with a few operational quirks here and there preventing it from being top of the class.

New firmware for the Panasonic G1, GF1 and GH1

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

On May 10th, Panasonic will release firmware updates for the DMC-G1/GF1/GH1 digital SLRs: The DMC-GF1 will get improved operation for image stabilizer and improved AF performance with lenses of other manufacturers The DMC-GH1 will get these same updates and in addition AF performance improvement in full HD movie recording and movie recording with Leica lenses, and improved modulation accuracy of flash The DMC-G1 will get the improvements of the GH1 and the improved modulation accuracy of flash…

Free Lonely Planet apps for stranded travellers

Monday, April 19th, 2010

With travellers stranded all over Europe in the wake of the Eyjafallajökull volcano eruption, Lonely Planet is offering 13 of its Europe city guides free.

Reviews Roundup: Gadgets worth saving your pennies for

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Saving up to treat yourself to a new tech toy? Here are some Editors’ Choice products that are worth their premium prices.

Review: Epson EH-TW3500

Monday, April 19th, 2010

The Epson EH-TW3500 rewards the viewer with sumptuous, bright and highly involving images and is decidedly competitive at this price.