Innovation

Android Wear 2.0 Preview on a Huawei Watch: Significant UI changes and watch face complications

Google made the new Android Wear 2.0 update available for developers last week after I/O 2016. We installed it on our Huawei Watch and took it for a spin.

May 23, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Innovation

Essential accessories for your MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (May 2016 edition)

Do you own an Apple laptop? Here are a range of accessories to boost your productivity when you're using your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.

May 6, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

Essential Android smartphones: May 2016

Here are six of the very best Android handsets currently on offer.

May 4, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

This is what the streets of London look like to a driverless car

Mapping company Here has used Lidar to build up 3D models of the capital's roads.

May 3, 2016 by Steve Ranger in Internet of Things

Essential Android and iPhone accessories

For most people, their smartphone is the hub for their daily lives, using it for work, play, and to keep track of their fitness and any medical conditions. Here are some essential accessories to help you get the most out of your smartphone.

May 3, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

The coolest desk toys for tech people

The Newton's Cradle is fine. Really. It is. Unless you consider these ...

April 19, 2016 by Leslie Gornstein in CXO

18 celebrities who are huge tech investors

From Leo DiCaprio to Magic Johnson, these celebrities know exactly where to put their money.

April 15, 2016 by hanh nguyen in CXO

Must-have iPhone accessories (April 2016)

The iPhone is a great piece of kit, and one that has revolutionised the way we work and play. But with the right accessories you can make it even better.

April 13, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

SpaceX successfully lands rocket in middle of ocean

After several failed attempts, SpaceX made a historic rocket landing in the middle of the ocean that could mean huge savings for commercial space travel.

April 11, 2016 by Jake Smith in Innovation

Stratasys launches J750 3D printer: Here's a look at what it can do

The latest 3D printer from Stratasys promises to cut the time to prototype products and should appeal to enterprises. Here's a look at the key details.

April 4, 2016 by Larry Dignan in 3D Printing

Tech trends in China that are on their way over here

I noticed lots of tech habits in China on my recent trip to the country. Here are the main trends which I think will be adopted over here soon.

April 1, 2016 by Eileen Brown in Innovation

Can you name this vintage tech?

From early calculators to WWII cryptography machines, if you can name this old hardware, software and storage media, you really know your stuff

March 25, 2016 by Leslie Gornstein in Networking

High res 3D objects designed with your iPad

You no longer need powerful CAD software to design and print insanely cool objects.

March 24, 2016 by Greg Nichols in 3D Printing

Just look at these crazy-spendy luxury gadgets

The luxury tech market is full of gadgets that you did not even know you wanted ... until now

March 23, 2016 by Lisa Bernier in Innovation

17 ways the Internet of Things can go horribly wrong

If the Internet is built into everything you own, none of it will be truly safe from hackers.

March 21, 2016 by Fox Van Allen in Networking

How to make your innovation lab succeed

Think hard about what you want your innovation lab to do -- if you don't, you may end up with a hipster money pit.

May 26, 2016 in Innovation

The future of big data is fascinating -- and scary

A leading expert on big data explains how the technology will transform work.

May 26, 2016 in Big Data Analytics

Ford triples size of autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid test vehicles fleet

What is it like to be driven by a driver-less car, and how big a deal self-driving vehicles will really be?

May 25, 2016 in Innovation

Pepper robot, MasterCard are taking pizza orders

The big picture is about more automation and replacing pricey humans.

May 25, 2016 in Robotics

Google's secret sauce: Machine learning and artificial intelligence

Built-in search, artificial intelligence, machine learning and a knowledge graph connecting billions of entities is how Google plans to ultimately compete and win in many markets where it isn't first today.

May 19, 2016 in Enterprise Software

In Africa, drones poised to deliver medical supplies

Robotics startup Zipline is combining its resilient drone design with the supply chain expertise of UPS to bring unprecedented access to medical supplies across Rwanda.

May 9, 2016 in Robotics

Apple literally extracted a ton of gold from recycling devices

Apple says it recovered the precious metal from recycling discarded iPhones, iPads, computers, and probably a few Android handsets, too.

May 4, 2016 in Innovation

Look, up in the sky! Pizza delivered by drone

Amazon gets all the headlines, but drone delivery might work on a smaller scale.

April 29, 2016 in Robotics

Cognizant deal: Tech success requires a liberal arts degree afterall

What makes the US a business powerhouse, argues Larry Dignan, is our mix of creative types and tech experts.

April 27, 2016 in Innovation

UNSW opens quantum computing lab in Sydney

The University of New South Wales has opened its new quantum computing laboratory where it plans to successfully create the first quantum computers.

April 22, 2016 by Asha Barbaschow in Innovation

How robots are redefining the future of surgery

Surgeons are getting help from new robotic assistants.

April 19, 2016 in Robotics

Tom Siebel: Engineer, billionaire, giant slayer?

Tom Siebel's C3 IoT is taking aim at GE, IBM and other giants in the internet of things market. Larry Dignan forsees an interesting ride ahead.

April 19, 2016 in Big Data Analytics

Dawn of the bots: Why I'm dreading Facebook's AI helpers

Rant: Bots on Facebook's Messenger Platform could usher in a business and customer service boom, but there are risks.

April 12, 2016 in Developer

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlines 10-year roadmap

Facebook's 5-year master plan isn't so surprising, but the 10-year view has a few detours ahead.

April 12, 2016 in Developer

Intro: The Business Reality of VR and AR

Introduction to the February 2016 special feature

February 1, 2016 in Innovation

Sphero SPRK: The robot ball which teaches you how to code

April 11, 2016 by Charlie Osborne in Developer

Does the Myo gesture control band shape up in real life, or is the wearable just a gimmick?

Thalmic Labs claims the Myo armband can let you take control of your devices hands-free, but whether it will one day replace our mouse or touchpad remains to be seen.

November 6, 2015 by Charlie Osborne in Innovation

A drone for everyman

In a crowded field, the latest from Yuneec stands out with curb appeal and features for all levels of pilot.

August 22, 2015 by Greg Nichols in Internet of Things

Inverse Path USB armory: Secure computer on a stick

Seen too many dubious security-in-a-box solutions? USB armory is the real deal for anyone looking to protect and control their personal digital privacy and security. But is this real deal ready for regular users?

June 17, 2015 by Violet Blue in Security

Lenovo M57e

The Lenovo M57 eco is a small form-factor desktop that is promoted by the company as energy efficient. We found it to be a capable and powerful office performer for its size, but with limited upgrade options.

May 28, 2008 by Michael Palamountain in Intel

Western Digital WD RE2-GP & WD Caviar GP

Western digital has released a range of hard drives purporting to save up to 40 percent in power consumption over comparable drives. We found the drives not only lived up to promised efficiency, but also were competitively priced.

May 13, 2008 by Michael Palamountain in Storage

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is the best tool available for dictating text and commanding a Web browser by voice, despite the gradual adjustments needed to conform to your personal manner of speaking.

August 28, 2006 by Elsa Wenzel in Innovation

Pioneer DreamBook Light 350S

At AU$999, the DreamBook Light 350S is one of the cheapest notebooks money can buy. You get what you pay for, however.

May 22, 2006 by Asher Moses in Laptops

Toshiba Satellite M50 (14-inch, 1.4GHz)

Despite its extremely affordable price and logical design, the M50 fails to stand out in terms of performance, features or battery life.

January 30, 2006 by Asher Moses in Hardware

First Take: Toshiba Satellite Pro P100

Toshiba's Satellite Pro P100 is a competent multimedia workhorse that could easily replace most regular desktop PCs. It boasts powerful graphics and storage subsystems, while the Harmon/Kardon integrated speaker set beats most competing offerings hands-down.

January 23, 2006 by Asher Moses in Hardware

First Take: Sony Vaio VGN-TX17

Ultraportables don't get much lighter than Sony's 1.2kg TX17. Although diminutive in size, the 11-inch Vaio has a built-in DVD burner, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

October 10, 2005 by Jeremy Roche in Networking

O2 Xphone IIm

O2's Xphone IIm should appeal to those who want a smarter than average phone, but against serious smartphone opposition it comes a very distinct second.

June 21, 2005 by Alex Kidman in Windows

First Take: Flybook by Dialogue

The Flybook glides into Australia boasting good looks and much hype as the '"smallest ultra portable tablet PC in the world". Read our Australian First Take.

May 31, 2005 by Randolph Ramsay in Laptops

Nokia 3230

The 3230 continues Nokia's run of style-plus-substance phones, offering a 1.2-megapixel camera, video editing and a positively lush-looking screen.

May 3, 2005 by Ella Morton in Microsoft

HP iPAQ h6365

If you need a smart phone as a business tool, the h6365 is a solid choice. On the other hand, if you're seeking a stylish gadget, you'd do better to look elsewhere.

January 17, 2005 by Alex Kidman in Hewlett Packard Enterprise