Saturday, December 26, 2009 - Page 2
Computing

Giz Explains: The Best Of 2009

Is there a burning question you have about tech? Like what’s the difference between $US100 and $US100,000 headphones? Or why every country has a different f@%#ing plug? We explained all that, and a whole lot more this year.


Katana Earbuds Show The World How I Feel When I Listen To LFO

For those moments when sane earphones just don’t cut it, consider these Crazy Earphones from Solid Alliance. Especially if that 243rd playing of Feliz Navidad makes you want to put a sword through your head.


Gaming

Goodbye N64 Kid, Hello Xbox 360 Kid

The joy experienced on Christmas morning is wonderful, to a point. If you take it too far, however, you end up looking crazy. And just think of the meltdown he’ll have when he gets his first RROD!


Asus’s E-Clean Robo Vacuum Has An Antibacterial UV Beam

Asus’s subsidiary is coming out with this colourful robot vacuum called the E-Clean. It includes a bacterial killing UV light, a fragrance sprayer and remote control. It’s set for China and Taiwan only for a mere $US150.


Mobile

The Complete Guide To Setting Up Your New Smartphone

The moment you unpackage a new smartphone is a magical one. Don’t let the moment right after that – when you realise that it’s practically useless out of the box – cancel that out. Here’s everything you need to know:


Gadgets

Aluratek Libre Budget Ereader Review

Ereaders are still at the point where the price is slightly too high and the functionality is slightly too low to purchase on a whim. Aluratek’s LCD-based reader, however, offers a damn low price but sacrifices functionality in return.


Computing

A Mac Mini, Subwoofer, Coffeemaker Crammed Into An Old iMac

The iMac CS: A Coffeemaker, Subwoofer and Mac Mini All In One. You don’t even know why you want it.


Computing

10 Things You Must Do With Your New Mac

You got a new Mac for Christmas? Awesome. But don’t let Justin Long’s smarmy face fool you, it doesn’t just give you a warm hug and set itself up. Here are 10 things you need to do pronto:


Computing

10 Things You Must Do With Your New Windows 7 PC

If you got a new Windows 7 laptop for Christmas, you are truly in luck. But here are 10 things you need to get the most out of it.


Entertainment

Christmas Laser Beam Cats Are The Reason For The Season

What happens when a couple of engineers decide to make a Christmas edition of SNL’s Lasercats sketch? Some legitimately fearsome lasercats with autoturrets, that’s what.