Archive for August, 2010

Feature: Reaching quotas to the power of googol

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

In the rush to stay ahead of the market, ISPs have jumped to 1TB monthly quotas and wireless ISPs seem to be cautiously inching in the same direction. But have we passed the point where practical usage meets marketing’s pseudo-reality?

Pulse: Little black dress is a wearable phone

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

If you’re always losing your phone, the M-Dress phone-frock hybrid could be the perfect solution.

Pulse: LG to join Samsung in launching a tablet at IFA?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

LG looks set to join Korean competitor Samsung in launching an Android-powered tablet at the IFA convention in Berlin this week.

Pulse: Apple streams music event only to Apple devices

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Apple has announced it will stream tomorrow’s music event exclusively to owners of Apple devices such as the iPod, iPhone and Apple Mac.

Windows Phone 7: what’s hot (and not)

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Our colleagues in the US have spent a month with Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 and have plenty to say about the new mobile OS. They dug deep to find the hidden gems and irksome shortcomings.

Preview: Samsung ST600

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Featuring two LCD screens, one on the front and one on the back, the ST600 will appeal to social photographers and those who like quirky features.

Photographer Series: Exposure: Anthony Roach

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

A marine biologist with a love for photography, Anthony Roach takes us through his portfolio on Exposure.

Preview: Holden Commodore Omega (VE Series II)

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

The revised Commodore features a new touchscreen entertainment system and E85-capable engines across the range. iPod connectivity, climate control, reversing camera, and Bluetooth hands-free and streaming are also standard.

Google promises to prioritise your inbox

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Google is set to introduce a new feature for Gmail users in the coming week that sorts emails based on how important they are to the reader called “priority inbox”.

Canon develops 205×205mm CMOS image sensor

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Canon has developed the world’s largest CMOS image sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm. The newly developed CMOS sensor is among the largest chips that can be produced from a 12-inch (300 mm) wafer, and it is approx. 40x the size of Canon’s largest commercial CMOS sensor. Because its size, the new sensor allows more light to be gathered, enabling shooting in low-light environments. Potential applications for the new high-sensitivity sensor include the video recording of stars in the night sky and nocturnal animal behavior…

Preview: Samsung Wave 723

Monday, August 30th, 2010

With one fairly impressive Bada phone out of the gate, it hasn’t taken Samsung long to follow up with its second budget-conscious smartphone.

Pulse: Arcade Fire film clip stars the street you grew up on

Monday, August 30th, 2010

The Arcade Fire uses Google Street View to build a film clip around the street you grew up on.

Pulse: LG unveils world’s thinnest 3D OLED TV

Monday, August 30th, 2010

The next generation of OLED TVs to be shown off at the Berlin IFA trade show are bigger and have 3D capabilities.

Canon develops largest CMOS sensor

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Canon has announced that it has developed the world’s largest CMOS sensor, 40 times the size of the largest CMOS sensor that appears in its full-frame cameras.

Review: Sony Alpha NEX-5

Monday, August 30th, 2010

If you are looking for a step-up interchangeable lens camera, the NEX-5 is an excellent choice to consider.

Pulse: iPhone app for pinball wizards

Monday, August 30th, 2010

In a case of old school meets new school, we’ve found a way to transform your iPhone into a desktop pinball table.

Pulse: Miniature model digital SLR for tiny hands

Monday, August 30th, 2010

We know that manufacturers are making smaller and lighter interchangeable lens cameras these days, but this has to be seen to be believed.

Review: Shure SE115

Monday, August 30th, 2010

The Shure SE115 offers a laid-back sound and decent sound isolation, but its lack of presence will put off thrill-seekers.

Make free calls with Google Voice from Australia

Monday, August 30th, 2010

We originally thought the new Google Voice feature was only available to people in the US. It turns out Aussies can make free calls too.

Review: Thecus N7700Pro

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Thecus has been left behind in the last year, with the likes of QNAP and Synology taking over at the bleeding edge. But if you don’t mind a bit of a rough diamond and you’re just after huge storage at a good price, Thecus offers the product to beat.