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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Review
Style and a little bit of substance can go together in a tough camera, as long as your expectations of photo quality are not too high. The TX20 is a slimline, waterproof model that will appeal to fashionistas more so than fashion photographers.
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Don't hate me for liking Windows 8 Pulse
I often find myself on the wrong side of my opinionated friends and colleagues, and this opinion will likely have me defending myself again: I like Windows 8, so far.
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Quirky 35mm films give some special effects news
Thought film was slowly going the way of the dinosaurs? Here's a range of artisan 35mm film with quirky effects, to prove that the spirit is well and truly alive.
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US cinemas installing Smell-O-Vision? Pulse
US cinemas are looking to install "4D" cinema technology, adding smells, weather effects and moving seats, to enhance the cinema experience.
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Asus P8Z77-V LK Review
An excellent value board, the P8Z77-V LK has been sniped by a more flexible competitor in the same price ball-park.
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OS X 'Mountain Lion' goes golden master news
Apple's latest operating system has hit golden master, and is expected to arrive towards the end of July.
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Windows 8 to go RTM in August, released October news
In an unsurprising move, Microsoft has announced a late October launch for Windows 8, with release to manufacturing in August.
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Facebook rolls out App Center to Aussies news
Facebook's App Center is now available to a wider range of users, covering Australia, the UK, Canada and more.
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Huawei Ascend P1 Review
It's not as cheap as you might expect, but Huawei's hardware warrants this phone's price tag. A great screen and solid performance make the P1 a worthy contender.
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Toshiba Qosmio X870 Review
The Qosmio is a fine gaming laptop. Choosing between this and Asus' G75VW is going to come down to personal preference and your wallet.
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Mussolini gets second life on YouTube news
A cache of propaganda and historical videos, starring Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, is now available for viewing on YouTube.
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Would you hire a photographer for your holiday? Pulse
Imagine yourself on a remote desert island. It's just you, your beloved ... and a photographer.
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Clever iOS Photoshop Actions news
Spending an inordinate amount of time in Photoshop just got a little easier with this set of useful Actions.
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Jelly Bean-powered Galaxy Note 2 coming soon? news
Samsung is expected to announce an update to its super-sized Galaxy Note, with the sequel sporting a larger display, a faster processor and the latest version of the Android OS.
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Exploding Samsung had been put in a microwave news
The GS3 that reportedly "exploded" in a car charger, according to its owner, had actually been placed in a microwave.
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MeeGo phones to come from ex-Nokia employees news
Ex-Nokia employees have banded together to form a new start-up company, with plans to release a smartphone based on the Nokia-developed MeeGo operating system.
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Apple withdraws from EPEAT news
Coinciding with the launch of the MacBook Pro with Retina display, Apple is no longer claiming to be EPEAT Gold certified.
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BlackBerry App World hits 3 billion downloads news
Finally, RIM has a number to report that isn't mired in doom and gloom, with its App World passing the 3 billion downloads milestone.
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Top 5 compact cameras Buyers Guide
Looking for a quick and painless camera purchase? CNET Australia suggests some of the best compact cameras available.
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Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR Review
While it doesn't perform as well as some of the other travel cameras in its class, the F770 EXR is great for macro shooters who want a long optical zoom and a GPS module.
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Dell XPS 2710 Review
This is hands down the best Windows all-in-one we've used. It doesn't bother with the silliness of touch in a desktop, preferring to deliver an excellently executed experience instead. Recommended.
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Canon EOS 650D plagued by kisses news
There's a known issue with the 650D displaying the incorrect model number in its EXIF data. So what's in a name?
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Does Sony have a new PlayStation 3 model in the works? news
An FCC filing seems to hint at a new PlayStation 3 launching at some point soon, though Sony hasn't confirmed it.
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CommBank launches NFC-less Kaching for Android news
Nearly a year since it launched on iOS, the Commonwealth Bank's Kaching banking app is now available for Android devices via Google's Play Store.
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Making old games work on new PCs: Sacrifice How To
Sometimes, publishers don't bother updating old games before putting them up on your favourite digital distribution system. Here's how to make them play more nicely with your new machine.
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Top 5 camera phones Buyers Guide
We look past the megapixels and the marketing fluff to bring you the five best smartphone cameras, based on our personal experience with them.
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A fair go for tech podcast
This week's podcast takes a closer look at tech pricing in Australia, and asks the question: are we really that worse off? Plus Windows 8 upgrades, chucking sickies from Higgs boson and more.
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Nokia Lumia 610 Review
With its fast, responsive user experience and superb camera, the Lumia 610 could be the perfect handset for new smartphone users, or those just looking for a bargain.
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Dell XPS 14 (mid 2012) Review
It's built well, performs well and is our new battery life king. At 2.1kg, it's heavier than most ultrabooks, and minor usability issues and shallow viewing angles could turn some off.
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Canon EOS 650D Review
The Canon 650D has all the features you would expect on an entry-level SLR, but the shooting experience and extra bells and whistles make this a compelling camera.
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