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One week on from Curiosity landing on Mars, the rover has started sending back some pretty intriguing pictures in high-resolution colour of the landscape. Here are our favourite images so far.

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Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook (5423)

Just like the 13z, for the price involved, the 14z does well. The main sticking point is the battery life, which has been outgunned by competitors.

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Olympus OM-D competition winner and photos

Find out who won the Olympus OM-D in our recent photography competition, and check out the highly commended entries.

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Cubby instant beta access for CNET Australia readers

Cubby is LogMeIn's play for the synchronised cloud storage market. Currently in beta, Cubby is offering instant access to 5000 CNET Australia readers.

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My PayPal was hacked to buy dodgy Diablo III gold

When I learned that my PayPal account has been hacked, I didn't know it would lead me to discover a world where scammers are scammed and economies are crumbling through a crime I'd never heard of before.

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JB Hi-Fi: liquidation sales hurt 2012 profits

In its Investor Presentation for 2012, JB Hi-Fi claimed that competitors' store closures impacted its margins.

Best Curiosity pictures

One week on from Curiosity landing on Mars, the rover has started sending back some pretty intriguing pictures in high-resolution colour of the landscape. Here are our favourite images so far. 1

Pioneer's wireless decks for the mobile DJ

These Wi-Fi enabled DJ decks do away with all the wires associated with DJing, and let you grab songs from smartphones and tablets to throw in the mix.

AC/DC: CNET Australia's power week

This week, we take a look at power — at ways to measure power, ways to minimise your power use and the best ways to get the most out of your power-hungry gadgets.

How to extend your camera's battery life

Is your camera's battery life getting you down? Here are some tips to help coax out every last bit of power from your device.

How to save energy at home

Winter energy bills are the worst. If you've ever opened one up to a heart attack-inducing number, then check out these tips for keeping your energy consumption low. 3

More Retina MacBook Pro 13 evidence turns up online

MacRumors has noticed that, for a second time, what looks like a MacBook Pro 13 with Retina display has turned up in GeekBench's online database.

Use your Android phone with a PS3 controller

The Sixaxis app to connect your Android phone wirelessly to a PS3 controller has been around for a while. Now, an enterprising designer has upped the ante with a clip for a more encompassing solution. 3

Move everything from an old Kindle to your new Kindle

If you have bought a new Kindle to replace an old one, the process of transferring all of your data is probably easier than you think. 2

Microsoft Office 2013: goodbye add-ins, bring on the apps

Microsoft is asking for developers to "think different" when developing apps for Office 2013, SharePoint 2013 and their respective stores.

µTorrent goes ad supported

P2P BitTorrent client µTorrent has announced that it will now host ads. 1

CameraMator controls your SLR from an iPad or iPhone

Wireless tethering is the holy grail of location shooting. This Kickstarter project will make it a reality.

Radiation-reducing phone cases: saviours or snake oil?

We often buy phone cases to protect our smartphones, but should we also buy cases to protect our health? We look closer at radiation, health risks and the cases that claim to keep you safe. 1

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Is the final death knell tolling for Demonoid? After the fracas of the past fortnight, its domains have appeared for sale on domain marketplace Sedo.

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Cooler Master Cosmos II

The Cosmos II is big and beautiful. You'll need to put aside AU$369 and a lot of floor space — but, if you can afford both, you'll never regret it.
Preview | Digital Cameras

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

With a constant f/2.8 lens over the entire focal length, the FZ200 looks to be a great choice for photographers who want good low-light performance and image quality in a superzoom.
Preview | Digital Cameras

Nikon 1 J2

The J2 is a small update to the Nikon 1 series of interchangeable lens cameras, with a higher-resolution screen and new colours among the main changes.
Review | Computers

Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook (5423)

Just like the 13z, for the price involved, the 14z does well. The main sticking point is the battery life, which has been outgunned by competitors.
Review | Computers

Dell Inspiron 13z (5323)

In its Core i3 incarnation, the Inspiron 13z nicely slots into the role of throw-about, entry level laptop, perfect for those who really just want to do a bit of web browsing, watch movies and do office-like tasks.
Preview | Computers

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Samsung's latest tablet borrows the key components from its successful Galaxy Note smartphone in the hope, no doubt, of emulating some of its success. 5
Review | Camcorders

Panasonic HX-WA2

As a dedicated underwater camcorder, the WA2 does its job well, but we can't help feeling that a little extra money spent on a regular waterproof camera will be a better investment. 1
Review | Computers

HP Z1 Workstation

The Z1 workstation really brings HP's engineering skill to the fore. However, the large markup on workstation parts means that a significantly cheaper machine will outperform it, and high-end graphics cards are left out in the cold.
Review | Internet & Networking

Cisco Linksys EA4500

We can see where Cisco was going with Connect Cloud, but there are simply too many problems with its execution to recommend. We'd advise installing the classic interface as soon as possible, or opting for another brand.