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Telstra launched a mobile wireless dongle today that will reach average speeds of 20Mbps in certain areas, but said the service will be no substitute for the National Broadband Network (NBN).

That’s right, someone has invented fake eyelashes … for your car!

Mobile telco VHA has more than doubled the data download quota included with most of its mobile phone capped plans offered by both its Vodafone and 3 brands, boosting limits by a gigabyte or more in some cases.

The HTC leaks are streaming through thick and fast, the latest showing a Windows Phone 7 handset with a slide-out speaker for hands-free conference calling.

YouTube’s fledgling movie rental program may soon be getting some Hollywood muscle in the crowded fight for domination of digital movie and television content distribution.

Australia’s Federal Court has slapped a temporary ban on a handful of local retailers selling or importing hardware, commonly known as “mod chips”, that allows unauthorised software to run on Sony’s PlayStation 3.

Kodak introduces the ESP 9250 All-in-One printer, an advanced printing system for professional-quality photos and documents. The printer features Kodak’s proprietary pigmented inks for brilliant colors and permanence to last a lifetime. The prints dry instantly, don’t smear or smudge and are water resistant, even when using a highlighter on documents. With the latest Wi-Fi and networking capability, you can print from anywhere in your home or even from an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. The 9250 is available in August for $249.99…

JVC introduces two new PICSIO pocket cameras, the GC-WP10 and GC-FM2. Both feature an image sensor that captures stills at up to five-megapixel resolution and record 1920 x 1080p, 30 fps Full HD video to be viewed at its 3-inch touchscreen. The FM2 includes a slide-out USB connector, so no connecting cable is needed. The WP10 is waterproof to a depth of 10 feet / 3 meters and comes with a MP3 audio recorder. The FM2 will be available in early September for $179.95, the WP10 in late September for $199.95…

Canon is developing two new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS digital SLR cameras, the EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM. These tough lenses are the successors to the EF500mm f/4L IS USM (introduced in July 1999) and EF600mm f/4L IS USM (introduced in September 1999. The new lenses target improved dust-proof and moisture-proof performance in the face of harsh shooting conditions to satisfy the demands of sports, news and nature photographers. The new lenses will be on display at Photokina…

Hollywood sources say prolific heartthrob actor will play John Marston in film based on Rockstar Games’ popular Western.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s online service Netbank will be down between midnight tonight and 8am Saturday morning as the bank implements a number of upgrades to the service.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has refused to provide Channel Nine with a new trial licence for the 3D broadcast of the 2010 National Rugby League grand final.

If you’re looking for a cheap phone, and it just has to be pink, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the LG Candy.

The Tough 8010 is the strongest compact that money can buy, and features HD video recording. Still, its slow performance means you will miss critical shots and its image quality is only just OK.

Learn how to use the Apple iPad’s Safari web browser to save photos from websites, send them in email or use saved images as screen wallpaper.

A new update to Google Earth for Android adds an ocean layer to its application for surveying our planet.

Commodore USA has announced it’s bringing back the original Commodore 64 - as a PC!

Kodak expands its C-Series Point-and-Shoot digital camera line with two new entry level models. The 14 Megapixel EasyShare C195 features 5x optical zoom, a 3.0-inch 230K dots color display and with Kodak’s Smart Capture feature, you’ll be shooting top-notch pictures with ease. The 12 Megapixel EasyShare C143 comes with 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch 230K dots color display and Smart Capture mode too. Both cameras are available now for resp. $99.95 and $79.95, the cheapest of the Kodak pack todate….

Canon introduces four new EF lenses and two new accessory extenders. The new EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens is the world’s widest fisheye zoom lens, providing you with a unique optical tool for capturing 180˚ angle-of-view shots. The EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens delivers outstanding sharpness, contrast and color fidelity in a compact, lightweight body. The EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM super-telephoto lenses are aimed at the pro photojournalists, sports and wildlife photographers…

It carries a comparatively high price tag, but the iRiver Story provides a very pleasant reading experience. If you’re after some extra features not offered by lower-priced units, the Story is a very decent proposition.