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    Vodafone announces Australia's cheapest iPhone 3G deal 07/04/2009 10:01:00

    $0 up front cost at $69 per month over 24 months.
    Vodafone today announced Australia's cheapest 24 month set contract deal for the popular Apple iPhone 3G.
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    iPod Touch generates more traffic than most phones 25/03/2009 07:24:00

    Data released by AdMob ranks devices based on how often they access the Internet
    Apple's mobile-device user interface has made it so much easier to access the Internet compared to other mobile devices that its iPod Touch, which isn't even a mobile phone, beats out all mobile phones except the iPhone in terms of volume of Internet access, according to data released by AdMob.
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    Thomson pumps up volume with tools for MP3HD lossless codec 20/03/2009 07:46:00

    The co-creator of the MP3 format says the bulkier MP3HD files will remain compatible with existing MP3 players
    Thomson has released software for the creation and playback of a new type of audio file using lossless compression. MP3HD files will be around four times the size of corresponding MP3 files, but will remain compatible with existing MP3 players.
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    EU telecom industry tries to boost legal music downloading 18/03/2009 07:53:00

    European telecoms are pushing legitimate download sites, but content owners still want actions to curb illegal file sharing
    Telecommunications companies are trying to encourage subscribers to turn to legitimate ways of downloading music, movies and TV shows, but the music industry wants them to take more direct action to prevent illegal file sharing.
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    Apple launches new-look iPod shuffle 13/03/2009 02:22:00

    Apple has launched a new version of the iPod shuffle - its smallest digital audio player.
    Apple has launched a new version of the iPod shuffle - its smallest digital audio player.
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    In pictures: iriver T6 MP3 Player 07/04/2009 15:15:00

    $99 4GB MP3 player to feature picture viewer, FM radio and user-friendly interface.
    $99 4GB MP3 player to feature picture viewer, FM radio and user-friendly interface.
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    The Geneva Model L Walnut: a wooden iPod dock! 31/03/2009 17:12:00

    Another iPod dock goes the way of the walnut.
    The latest version of the Geneva Model L -- an iPod dock that combines exceptional sound quality with sublime style -- has a walnut finish that sets it apart from the crowd.
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    Where's my Apple iPod Shuffle headphone adapter? 17/03/2009 11:10:00

    Apple released a little bit of a firestorm with the announcement of its newest iPod Shuffle.
    Apple released a little bit of a firestorm with the announcement of its newest iPod Shuffle.
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    Nokia accelerates music push with services and phones 12/03/2009 12:20:00

    The 5730 XpressMusic
    The 5730 XpressMusic
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    Top 5 iPod docks 06/03/2009 09:40:00

    The best iPod docks, from the sublime to the, err, porcine.
    If you are one of the many people who own an iPod or an iPhone, there is a pretty good chance you don’t just use it on the train or at the gym.
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    Form, not function, focus of third-generation iPod Shuffle? 13/03/2009 09:31:00

    Wednesday's product launch of Apple's third-generation iPod Shuffle highlights the company's obsessive attention to design.
    Wednesday's product launch of Apple's third-generation iPod Shuffle highlights the company's obsessive attention to design. The new version of Apple's most affordable digital music player arrives in a reduced color palette (with only silver and black being offered, compared to the virtual rainbow its predecessor has for color choices) and a single drive size: 4GB.
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    Drop that DVD-copying software and put your hands up 09/10/2008 11:09:00

    I bought it, I own it, I can do what I want with it. Right? Wrong according to US judge.
    More bad news for fans of the "I bought it, I own it, I can do what I want with it" approach to living.
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    Better batteries? Gadgets get everything but! 25/08/2008 11:27:00

    Remember the revolution in battery technology? It never happened. So why is battery life so much better?
    Ten years ago, everyone expected massive improvements in battery technology for laptops, mobile phones and other mobile gadgets.
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    Yet Another Personal Area Network Technology 04/06/2008 10:35:06

    PAN technology attempting to give the boot to Bluetooth
    Ozmo wants to be part of the latest round of Personal Area Network (PAN) technology, this time leveraging Wi-Fi.
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    Microsoft TV: Too True to Be Funny! 02/06/2008 17:21:46

    MSN's Gayle Troberman announced new online TV concepts at a Microsoft event.
    Some stuff you can't make up. In April, Mediaweek really did report that at a Microsoft event, MSN's Gayle Troberman announced new online TV concepts. Among them: In Need of Repair, described as "a male-skewing home improvement series featuring a pair of sophomoric, mostly inept, hosts".
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    Paramount's CTO justifies dumping Blu-ray 22/08/2007 16:03:36

    Paramount Pictures' Alan Bell talks about why it sided with HD DVD
    In a surprise move, Paramount and DreamWorks Animation announced this week that they would align themselves exclusively with the HD DVD high-definition format. The controversial decision has attracted a lot of attention, and not just because it comes at a time when market indicators have been pointing to competitor Blu-ray Disc as having the lead (disc sales have been running 2-1 in Blu-ray's favour).
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    Wozniak on Apple, AI and future inventions 20/07/2007 12:14:56

    Woz talks about his greatest inventions, PCs, the past... and the future
    Steve Wozniak isn't perhaps as well known as his Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, but "Woz" invented the Apple I in 1976 and the Apple II in 1977, which was one of the best-selling PCs of that time. In this interview, Wozniak, who turns 57 on Aug. 11, talks about how he met Jobs, his most cherished inventions and why he believes thinking robots and artificial intelligence will never happen.
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    Back up your iPod to your PC 07/07/2009 04:13:00

    Use Copytrans to backup your entire iPod library
    CopyTrans ($20) helps you sidestep one of iTunes's most galling built-in limitations. This useful app allows you to backup an entire iPod or iPhone's library, then either place it in a specific folder of your choice, or import the tracks and playlists directly into iTunes. This is handy when you have a hard drive crash and all your tracks are stuck on your iPod with no way to get them off. Or, you'd just like to transfer your music to your PC without any hassle.
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    Don't like RealPlayer? You've got options 25/03/2008 18:35:53

    I fell into the RealPlayer quagmire minutes after I sent some friends a link to the sandhill crane webcam. They were kvetching because the webcam uses RealPlayer to stream the media – and no one wanted to install the bloated, ad-encumbered program.
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    Make Your Own Video Mashups for YouTube 18/03/2008 15:30:15

    Put the 'you' in YouTube with this hands-on guide to shooting, editing, and uploading your own movies and mashups
Buying Guides
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    Flash Memory Cards 14/12/2007 15:30:46

    Don't know what memory card best suits your needs? Well we do! Read on to find out.
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    Hi-Fi Headphones 22/10/2007 15:36:00

    Not only do Hi-FI headphones provide an excellent sound experience, they also keep your neighbours and family members happy.
    Not only do Hi-Fi headphones provide an excellent sound experience, they also keep your neighbours and family members happy.
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    Portable Multimedia Players 05/10/2007 09:15:06

    These days, portable media players are everywhere. Devices such Apple's iPhone manage to pack video and picture playback into common everyday devices, whereas units such as the Creative Zen Vision W offer a more dedicated media playback solution.
    These days, portable media players are everywhere. Devices such Apple's iPhone manage to pack video and picture playback into common everyday devices, whereas units such as the Creative Zen Vision W offer a more dedicated media playback solution.
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    MP3 Players 21/09/2007 15:37:34

    These days, you'd be hard pressed not to have heard of MP3 players. With the popularity of products such as Apple's iPod continuing to skyrocket, and the increasing prevalence of support for music playback across a variety of devices (games systems, mobile phones, etc), you'd have to have at least be aware of digital music.
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