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Review: Belkin ScreenCast AV4
Gaming

Review: Belkin ScreenCast AV4

The Belkin ScreenCast AV 4 is a device that will allow you to connect your HDMI components to your HD TV wirelessly.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012
Australia becoming cashless society says MasterCard
Marketing Technologies

Australia becoming cashless society says MasterCard

MasterCard study shows Australia edging towards a cash-free future, with young, affluent men leading the mobile payment charge.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2012
News: iTunes overhaul, MacBook Pro with Retina FAQ, iOS 6 beta 2 on the Apple TV, and more!
Apple

News: iTunes overhaul, MacBook Pro with Retina FAQ, iOS 6 beta 2 on the Apple TV, and more!

Apple plans major iTunes overhaul with enhanced music sharing and social media integration; plus new MacBook Pro Retina display FAQ and iOS 6 beta 2 features.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2012
News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!
Apple

News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!

Orbitz targets Mac users with pricier options, while Apple invests $1bn in Reno data centre and faces iCloud, App Store issues.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
Twin additions to Dell XPS range
Network Infrastructure

Twin additions to Dell XPS range

XPS 13 joined by beefier machines for users looking for larger screens, improved battery life or performance graphics.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
Iranian game encourages implemention of Salman Rushdie fatwa
Gaming

Iranian game encourages implemention of Salman Rushdie fatwa

An Iranian game titled The Stressful Life of Salman Rushdie encourages players to act out the fatwa against the author, sparking controversy.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
App of the Week: a bit of fun
Apple

App of the Week: a bit of fun

From flicking paper in offices to calculating life stats, explore the quirky apps turning dull moments into fun!.

By Angelique Jurd • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
Square Enix boss has one condition for Final Fantasy VII remake
Gaming

Square Enix boss has one condition for Final Fantasy VII remake

Square Enix CEO states Final Fantasy VII remake hinges on surpassing the original's quality. Patience required as fans await.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
Skinny Mobile boss departs
Skinny

Skinny Mobile boss departs

Skinny Mobile's chief, Paul O'Shannessey exits just before Telecom's major network shift, leaving the brand's future uncertain.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
Check out Google's Jellybean sculpture
Google

Check out Google's Jellybean sculpture

Google adds a jellybean Android sculpture at its HQ, heralding the Jellybean OS release before the I/O conference.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
News: automatic security updates, AirPort Express review, signing documents with Preview, and more!
Apple

News: automatic security updates, AirPort Express review, signing documents with Preview, and more!

Mountain Lion introduces automatic security updates, enhancing user security with daily checks—plus, the latest on AirPort Express and digital signing.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Apple

Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013

Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?
Data Privacy

Should Google's CEO reveal his mystery illness?

Larry Page has missed one engagement and cancelled his appearances at two others, but no-one wants to explain why.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now
Gaming

Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a response to fan fury, now free to download for deeper insights into Shepard's journey.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
News: MacBook Pro Retina review, the next Mac desktops, TextExpander 4, and more!
Gaming

News: MacBook Pro Retina review, the next Mac desktops, TextExpander 4, and more!

Anantech has undoubtedly the most comprehensive review of the new MacBook Pro with Retina display you can read.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?
Apple

Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?

Ahead of NYT exposé, Apple lifts employee wages, sparking debate on insider info use for preempting media critique.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'
Apple

Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'

A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita
Gaming

Game review: Tabletop Tanks and PulzAR on PS Vita

Can the latest offerings from Sony's XDev studios make better use of the Vita's much-lauded augmented reality than the lightweight launch titles?.

By Riley Vincent • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2012
Samsung investigating Galaxy S III heat issue
Gaming

Samsung investigating Galaxy S III heat issue

Samsung is probing an incident where a Galaxy S III allegedly ignited while in a car mount in Ireland, raising safety concerns among users.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Sat, 23rd Jun 2012