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Mobile

Leaked: iPhone 5 ‘Assistant’ Is Enhanced Voice Control Based On Siri

8:00AM July 25, 2011 | Jack Loftus

Although it’s not currently available in the iOS 5 developer beta, a new leak has indicated a curious voice control feature called Assistant could be making its way into the mysterious iPhone 5 when it launches. More »


Geek Out

Meeting The Greatest Readers In The World (Or The Diary Of A Giz Editor)

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3:30PM May 10, 2011 | Nick Broughall

Last week, the teams from Gizmodo and Lifehacker Australia went on a road trip up and down the East Coast of Australia to meet some of the best geeks in the country, thanks to Microsoft and Windows Azure. Here’s what happened. More »


Gadgets

Professor Tim Flannery: ‘Green Technology Is Already A Superior Technology’

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2:00PM April 4, 2011 | Nick Broughall

One of the most pressing issues facing us today is the impact our gadget-laden lives has on the planet. As the demand for the latest smartphone, TV or tablet grows, the impact of manufacturing and disposing these gadgets is putting growing pressure on the environment. We spoke to former Australian of the Year and climate change expert Professor Tim Flannery about the importance of technology in helping solve the environmental damage our gadget lust has on the planet. More »


Mobile

Google Needs To Standardise The MicroUSB Positioning On Android Phones

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5:30PM March 24, 2011 | Nick Broughall

Apple and Google are currently battling a war over your pocket. And while each smartphone OS has its strengths and weaknesses, there is one weapon that Apple has with the power to decimate its Google enemies – the accessory market. It’s time for Google to fight back. More »


Software

iOS Safari Set To Receive Google Instant Previews Update

8:00AM January 31, 2011 | Jack Loftus

Google “Instant Previews,” the handy feature that allows searchers to preview their results without actually leaving Google’s search page, is nearly set to arrive on iOS’s native Safari web browser. More »


News

The Greatest Scam In Tech

5:20AM January 14, 2011 | John Herrman and Adrian Covert

In the tech world, a few questions are usually enough. Does the product work? Is the idea good? How much does it cost? But as Peep Telephony reminds us, there’s a fourth, all-important qualification: Is it real? More »


Mobile

iPhone 3G, I Think I’m Leaving You

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1:25PM July 16, 2010 | Nick Broughall

I’ve been in a long-term relationship with the iPhone since well before the iPhone 3G launched in 2008. From that very first Jobs keynote, I’ve been captivated by the stunning design and intuitive user interface, the diverse functionality and the convenience of the iPhone. But now, as I approach the end of my 24-month iPhone 3G contract, I’m discovering that the passion has died, and it’s time to move on. iPhone 3G, I think I’m leaving you. More »


Computing

What To Do When Technology Passes You By

12:00AM July 3, 2010 | Dashiell Bennett

There was a time when I was the family “tech guy”. Assembling sounds systems and debugging computers was my household contribution. These days, however, I’m not sure I could pick an HDMI cable out of a box of snakes. More »


Online

Google Launches Labs For Google Maps

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12:45PM February 16, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Over the weekend, Google launched Labs for Google Maps, allowing users to trial experimental features when browsing maps. Best of all, it’s all come out of Google’s Sydney office. More »


Geek Out

Booth Babe Confessions

9:00AM January 11, 2010 | Rosa Golijan and Joel Johnson

Here’s your job: Stand for 10 hours in a noisy convention centre. (You might want to wear something revealing.) Try to get the attention of thousands of men – and a few women – who rush by. And don’t forget to smile. More »