Archive for February, 2011

Facebook proposes simple privacy policy

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Facebook announced this week that it’s seeking user comment on a proposed redesign of its privacy policy that’s meant to make the policy easier to understand while bringing the world of legalese-smothered documents into the widget-filled realm of the 21st century.

DIY: How to sync your Gmail accounts

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

For those of you who have more than one Gmail account, we have a simple tip for letting you switch between accounts inside Gmail without signing in and out.

Sony issues Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 service notice

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

Sony has issued a service notice for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 camera released on the market in March 2010. It appears that for a limited number of these cameras there’s an issue where the coating adhesion of the lens cover may be weaker than expected. On rare occasions, a large portion of the coating may begin to peel away from the lens cover on these affected units. If your unit is affected by this issue, Sony will offer a free of charge repair service of the lens cover for the period until March 31, 2013…

Brand, price more important than green for consumers

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Despite recent publicity surrounding environmental issues including the “carbon tax”, brand and price are the most important consideration for consumers when deciding on buying electronic goods according to Panasonic.

Reviews Roundup: AirPlay compatible devices: round-up

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Apple’s AirPlay enables you to wirelessly stream music from your iPhone or iTunes library to one of the compatible devices we’ve listed in this round-up.

Pulse: Mortal Kombat banned down under

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Aussies looking to jump back in the roles of Sub-Zero and Scorpion may not get the opportunity after the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot was refused classification.

Preview: LaCie Little Big Disk

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

The LaCie Little Big Disk is one of the first external hard drives to support Intel’s new super-fast Thunderbolt I/O technology.

Pulse: Hands on with FaceTime for Mac

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Hands-on impressions and video of FaceTime on the new MacBook Pro.

Preview: Aston Martin Virage (2011)

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

The new Virage, which somehow fits between the DBS and DB9, features active suspension, a new nav system and an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system. Oh, and a 6-litre V12.

Feature: Intel’s Thunderbolt: all you need to know

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

The breakneck input/output technology promises to replace a handful of ports with one that can do more things, and do them faster. Here’s what it’s all about and when you can use it.

Preview: Apple MacBook Pro 17 (Early 2011)

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

New this time: Intel’s Thunderbolt I/O, Sandy Bridge processors, 4GB RAM across the range, Intel and AMD graphics and a FaceTime HD webcam.

Preview: Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Early 2011)

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

New this time: Intel’s Thunderbolt I/O, Sandy Bridge processors, 4GB RAM across the range, Intel and AMD graphics and a FaceTime HD webcam.

Feature: Friday App Wrap

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

We cut through the dross to find you the most useful new and updated apps this week.

Pulse: Lonely Planet’s pocketable tours

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

With many Australians now using smartphones, it’s only natural that a company like Lonely Planet would make its content available in mobile form. Travel and tour guides can now fit in your pocket.

Preview: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Early 2011)

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

New this time: Intel’s Thunderbolt I/O, Sandy Bridge processors, 4GB RAM across the range, Intel and AMD graphics and a FaceTime HD webcam.

Feature: DSLR film-making with Philip Bloom

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Renowned director and cinematographer Philip Bloom is in Australia for a range of dSLR workshops for budding film-makers. He sat down to chat and share his techniques with us.

Pulse: Angry Birds headed to Windows Phone 7

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Rovio’s hit game Angry Birds is landing on Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 platform in early April, along with five other titles.

Hands on with the 13-inch MacBook Pro

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Apple has announced its latest range of MacBook Pros, featuring Intel’s Sandy Bridge CPU. We take a look at the 13-inch model.

Apple updates MacBook Pro line for 2011

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

After weeks of a growing chorus of rumours, leaks and anecdotal evidence, Apple today announced a series of updates to its popular MacBook Pro line of laptops.

Google gets appy with Microsoft Office

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

The cloud is coming to Microsoft Office and it’s powered by Google.