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Amazon Kindle Oasis review: Great e-reader, if you can handle the price

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet review: Compact, robust and modular

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Microsoft GigJam, First Take: Great idea, shame about the interface

Microsoft's GigJam app is a frustrating mix: a huge leap forward in collaboration, and an interface that tries to be too simple for its own good.

9 hours ago by Mary Branscombe in Collaboration

Huawei P9 camera deep dive: Is the Leica brand and dual-camera design worthy of the hype?

Huawei has placed major stars and advertising around it's Leica-branded P9 smartphone. Testing shows the camera is special, in large part due to the software experience.

9 hours ago by Matthew Miller in Mobility

OnePlus 3 first look: 10 reasons to choose it over a Samsung, LG, HTC, or iPhone

I purchased my first OnePlus product and am already questioning why I pay $200 to $500 more for the big brand smartphones. The OnePlus 3 may change my future purchase plans.

June 21, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Amazon Kindle Oasis review: Great e-reader, if you can handle the price

The Kindle Oasis looks good and works well, but lacks the show-stopping features it really ought to offer considering its premium price.

June 21, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Amazon

Flir One review: Thermal imaging on your smartphone

The Flir One thermal imaging add-on for iOS and Android devices is a very desirable peice of tech. Whether it's a justifiable expense is questionable, although if you maintain or repair electronic equipment it could cut diagnostic times drastically in some cases.

June 17, 2016 by Rupert Goodwins in Smartphones

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review: Longer battery life and rugged protection make it a compelling outdoor smartphone

June 15, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet review: Compact, robust and modular

Lenovo's 12-inch ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a compact and robust modular 2-in-1 hybrid. It's not cheap though, and you'll probably have to add the optional Productivity Module to get reliable all-day battery life.

June 13, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Tablets

Democracy, film review: How the EU's data protection law was made

This documentary is almost as extraordinary an achievement as the passage of the General Data Protection Regulation: it makes data protection law and legislative compromise engrossing. Who knew that was even possible?

June 9, 2016 by Wendy M Grossman in Data Management

ZUS Smart car finder and USB car charger - the must buy gadget for the summer

June 7, 2016 by Eileen Brown in Mobility

Lenovo Yoga 900s review: A smaller, slimmer, lighter convertible ultrabook

Lenovo's 12-inch Yoga 900s offers good battery life, 360-degree screen rotation and sub-1kg weight that makes tablet mode operation a practical choice. But there are irritations too -- notably the keyboard, which is a bit too light-touch for our taste.

June 7, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Laptops

Panasonic Toughbook CF-20 review: Rugged and flexible, but costly

This fully rugged 10.1-inch 2-in-1 tablet/laptop hybrid offers a good set of features and accessories, and delivers decent performance and battery life -- at a hefty price.

June 2, 2016 by Charles McLellan in Laptops

Mophie Juice Pack for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge hands-on: Wireless charging and impact protection

Mophie is known for its battery cases and in this latest design has added wireless charging so you don't have to give up this feature on your new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

May 29, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 14, First Take: Windows 10 on a shoestring

If you can live with limited internal storage, screen quality and processing power, Acer's cloud-focused Windows 10 laptop looks like a bargain.

May 27, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Laptops

Adobe Sign, First Take: More options, more integration, less paper

Signing digital documents and PDF versions of paper forms is easier with Adobe's new Sign tools, which include Acrobat support and more integration with Box and OneDrive.

May 25, 2016 by Mary Branscombe in Enterprise Software

Fujitsu Stylistic R726 review: A business 2-in-1 hybrid with LTE support and optional cradle dock

The Stylistic R726 is a solid business-focused tablet/laptop hybrid with LTE support and a cradle-style dock. Battery life could be better, though, and there are potential issues with the magnetic keyboard attachment and screen reflectivity.

May 23, 2016 by Charles McLellan in Tablets

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Rachio Smart WiFi Sprinkler hands-on: Intelligent watering controlled by your phone

Water is a precious resource so it's important to use it intelligently. The Rachio lets you control your home and business watering while on the road.

May 7, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Hands-on with the Pelican Marine waterproof case for Apple iPhone 6s Plus

While Samsung has water resistance in its phones, Apple iPhone owners still require a case for this protection. Pelican is known for its rugged cases and brings its experiences to the iPhone.

April 2, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

7 small-screen smartphones: Can 4-inch iPhone SE trump rivals?

Meet the next iPhone's top rivals: In a market ruled by huge handsets, we found the seven best smartphones sporting screen sizes no bigger than 5.2-inches.

March 18, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Nextbit Robin first impressions: Cool Electric color, pure Android UI, unique storage scheme

My new Electic color Nextbit Robin I backed on Kickstarter arrived yesterday and so far I'm enjoying the experience. Enjoy product photos of this unique color scheme as I continue testing out this new Android smartphone.

March 18, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Android N on a Google Nexus 6P: screenshots and initial impressions

Google surprised everyone yesterday with the release of an early developer preview of Android N. Developers and others willing to take some risks can download and test out Android N on a compatible device.

March 10, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 hands-on: Is an Apple iPhone 6s Plus really worth $500 more?

I spent a couple of weeks with my first Xiaomi smartphone and cannot believe you can buy such high quality hardware for just over $200, $500 less than a comparable 5.5 inch Apple iPhone 6s Plus.

March 9, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Android Marshmallow update for LG G4 focuses on security, sharing, and power optimization: in pictures

LG's G4 is almost a year old, but gets a new lease on life with the Android Marshmallow update rolling out to existing devices.

March 4, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Spyder PowerShadow battery case for Apple iPhone 6s Plus: 3500 mAh capacity, plus protection

There is a need to use your phone for longer than a day and one common solution is an extended battery case. The new Spyder PowerShadow is my favorite option for the iPhone 6s Plus.

March 3, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Power through the holidays with the Mophie Powerstation 2x and 8x battery packs

Mophie is known for smartphone battery sleeves, but also makes a high quality line of portable battery packs. The latest Mophie Powerstation line includes wireless management and fast charging.

December 11, 2015 by Matthew Miller in Hardware

Moshi Apple iPhone 6s Plus case roundup: Quality, protection, and functionality

Millions of new iPhones are immediately placed in a protective case and Moshi's new lineup looks, feels, and functions well. Check out these options for your new iPhone 6s Plus.

September 27, 2015 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition, in pictures

BlackBerry just released a slightly modified Passport in silver and black. The insides remain the same while the outside received a few design tweaks.

August 10, 2015 by Matthew Miller in Hardware

Hands-on with the UAG rugged case for the LG G4

The LG G4 is the newest Android smartphone to hit the streets with a fantastic camera and display. Urban Armor Gear provides solid protection for your investment with a new case.

June 19, 2015 by Matthew Miller in Hardware

HTC One M9 camera comparison: 20 megapixels on the back and UltraPixel on the front

HTC made the right move by moving the UltraPixel camera to the front and adding in a more standard camera to the back. Software isn't yet final, but initial results are encouraging.

March 1, 2015 by Matthew Miller in Hardware

Ten Raspberry Pi 2 alternatives

The Raspberry Pi 2 is the single-board computer of the moment, but there are plenty of others out there. We've rounded up some of the most eye-catching offerings.

February 17, 2015 by Terry Relph-Knight in PCs

Protect your Galaxy Note Edge and iPhone 6 Plus with Urban Armor Gear (in pictures)

The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has a unique form factor and the iPhone 6 Plus has a slippery long metal frame. UAG offers solid protection for both and Matthew has been testing them out.

February 7, 2015 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

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Video: ioSafe rugged storage demo

ioSafe's CEO Robb Moore visited ZDNet UK's offices to show off the company's fireproof, waterproof, shockproof, crushproof and theftproof external hard drives and SSDs

February 24, 2012 by Charles McLellan in Storage

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The future of the desktop: webinar

Check out ZDNet Australia's webinar on the future of the desktop.

February 2, 2012 by Brian Haverty in Hardware

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The desktop of tomorrow: conference watch

In this live panel, we look at some of the latest developments in the evolution of the desktop: what they bring to businesses, and where it is all heading.

November 6, 2011 by ZDNet Staff in CXO

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Dell Latitude E4300

Dell's Latitude E4300 shares many of the exciting features of its larger siblings, but also sacrifices a lot in exchange for portability.

November 11, 2008 by Alex Serpo in Dell

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T-Mobile's G1 brings Android to the UK

More than just another mobile operating system, Android is Google's spearhead onto phones. Charles McLellan finds it fast, fun and full of good ideas

October 31, 2008 by Charles McLellan in Smartphones

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Is desktop security broken beyond repair?

At the AusCERT 2007 conference in Queensland last week, keynote speaker Ivan Krstić, who is the director of security architecture for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project, told attendees that desktop security was fundamentally broken. We asked several security experts who attended the conference if they agreed and how the problem could be fixed.

May 29, 2007 by Munir Kotadia in IBM

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Vista ShadowCopy forgives unwise edits

If you start editing a document and then, after making numerous changes and saving the changes, you realise you shouldn't have made the changes in the first place, ShadowCopy might save the day. In this video we demonstrate how to access a "backup" version of the file that was created by Vista.

April 16, 2007 by Munir Kotadia in Hardware

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Fewer lost files with Vista desktop search

Microsoft has finally integrated a full desktop search facility into Windows, which is designed to ensure you never lose a file again.We spoke to Microsoft Australia's Paul Randle for these tips and tricks.

April 16, 2007 by Munir Kotadia in Hardware

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Sticky keys mean one-fingered ctrl-alt-del

Vista has a feature called sticky keys, which is enabled by quickly pressing the shift key five times. While sticky keys are active, Windows will pretend consecutive key presses happen simultaneously.

April 16, 2007 by Munir Kotadia in Hardware

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Video: Michael Dell in Sydney

His name synonymous with the PC industry, Dell was recently in town to meet customers, employees and members of the media.

August 15, 2006 by Steven Deare in Dell

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Foscam C1 Lite HD Wireless Camera: Good hardware, poor control

This indoor camera could be great for monitoring the interior of your home. But is it worth the effort?

9 hours ago by Eileen Brown in Hardware

Amazon Kindle Oasis review: Great e-reader, if you can handle the price

The Kindle Oasis looks good and works well, but lacks the show-stopping features it really ought to offer considering its premium price.

June 21, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Amazon

Flir One review: Thermal imaging on your smartphone

The Flir One thermal imaging add-on for iOS and Android devices is a very desirable peice of tech. Whether it's a justifiable expense is questionable, although if you maintain or repair electronic equipment it could cut diagnostic times drastically in some cases.

June 17, 2016 by Rupert Goodwins in Smartphones

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review: Longer battery life and rugged protection make it a compelling outdoor smartphone

June 15, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet review: Compact, robust and modular

Lenovo's 12-inch ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a compact and robust modular 2-in-1 hybrid. It's not cheap though, and you'll probably have to add the optional Productivity Module to get reliable all-day battery life.

June 13, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Tablets

ZUS Smart car finder and USB car charger - the must buy gadget for the summer

June 7, 2016 by Eileen Brown in Mobility

Lenovo Yoga 900s review: A smaller, slimmer, lighter convertible ultrabook

Lenovo's 12-inch Yoga 900s offers good battery life, 360-degree screen rotation and sub-1kg weight that makes tablet mode operation a practical choice. But there are irritations too -- notably the keyboard, which is a bit too light-touch for our taste.

June 7, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Laptops

Panasonic Toughbook CF-20 review: Rugged and flexible, but costly

This fully rugged 10.1-inch 2-in-1 tablet/laptop hybrid offers a good set of features and accessories, and delivers decent performance and battery life -- at a hefty price.

June 2, 2016 by Charles McLellan in Laptops

Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 14, First Take: Windows 10 on a shoestring

If you can live with limited internal storage, screen quality and processing power, Acer's cloud-focused Windows 10 laptop looks like a bargain.

May 27, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Laptops

Adobe Sign, First Take: More options, more integration, less paper

Signing digital documents and PDF versions of paper forms is easier with Adobe's new Sign tools, which include Acrobat support and more integration with Box and OneDrive.

May 25, 2016 by Mary Branscombe in Enterprise Software

Fujitsu Stylistic R726 review: A business 2-in-1 hybrid with LTE support and optional cradle dock

The Stylistic R726 is a solid business-focused tablet/laptop hybrid with LTE support and a cradle-style dock. Battery life could be better, though, and there are potential issues with the magnetic keyboard attachment and screen reflectivity.

May 23, 2016 by Charles McLellan in Tablets

Toshiba Portégé Z20t-C-121 review: A premium-priced hybrid ultrabook

Toshiba's Portégé Z20t-C is a well-specified 12.5-inch Core M-based laptop/tablet hybrid with good battery life. It's not without drawbacks, though, and the price is high.

May 17, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Laptops

ASUS ZenBook UX305CA, First Take: An affordable ultrabook with all-day battery life

There's a lot to like about the Core M-based ZenBook UX305CA, including the price and the battery life. However, the 512GB SSD version isn't universally available.

May 16, 2016 by Sandra Vogel in Laptops

Logitech GROUP review: Affordable HD video conferencing for up to 20 people

Improved audio quality and optional extension microphones equip Logitech's latest ConferenceCam to handle large meeting rooms.

May 13, 2016 by Charles McLellan in Collaboration

Kangaroo Mobile Desktop Pro, First Take: Convenient but pricey

The second version of this pocketable PC offers desktop Windows on the go, with an expanded set of ports on the new Dock Pro.

May 11, 2016 by Mary Branscombe in PCs

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