Stories by: Rohan Pearce

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Lightspeed i-Helicopter phone controlled helicopter 09/12/2011 15:14:00

When the i-Helicopter arrived it was probably the single greatest threat to productivity in our office since we pitted two Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners against each other in the PC World Test Centre.
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Three annoying things about Firefox 4 (and how to fix them) 24/03/2011 10:52:00

Mozilla Firefox 4 offers a host of improvements compared to previous versions of the open source Web browser.
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Microsoft Kinect hits 10 million mark, sets Guinness World Record 10/03/2011 10:25:00

Microsoft has announced that it has sold 10 million Kinect motion-sensing systems. Kinect is designed to be used with Microsoft's Xbox 360 console and lets you use your body to control games and access media files.
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JVC launches 3D camcorder 09/03/2011 13:47:00

JVC has launched its first Full HD camcorder: The JVC Everio GS-TD1. The GS-TD1 will be available in April, but no pricing details have been revealed. The camera is capable of using its 5x optical zoom while shooting 3D footage and features a touchscreen LCD that offers glasses-free 3D.
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How to eliminate Charlie Sheen (from the Web) 09/03/2011 10:55:00

At some point the train wreck stopped being fascinating in a morbid kind of way and started being annoying.
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Acer unveils Revo 100 media centre PC 09/03/2011 10:29:00

Acer today announced that it will launch a new media centre PC in April. The Acer Revo 100 includes a combination touchpad and touch keyboard that slots inside the PC's case when not in use.
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Alcohol and gadgets: A great combination (sometimes) 04/03/2011 14:00:00

It's sometimes said that a journalist is a drinker with a writing problem, and it's true that -- from time to time, and strictly in moderation -- we enjoy the odd beverage. We decided to bring together both our professional and recreational lives, rounding up some of the greatest drinking gadgets out there. So raise a glass (or two) to some of these ingenious creations.
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Control your SLR camera with an iPad 23/02/2011 11:34:00

onOne Software's DSLR Camera Remote now offers iPad support. The app lets you use your Apple tablet to control your digital SLR camera.
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The ultimate birthday gift for an Angry Birds fan? A playable cake 22/02/2011 13:30:00

Angry Birds has taken the world by storm. Initially launched on the iPhone, the game, which involves catapulting the titular avians at structures protecting their porcine enemies, has spread to Android, Symbian, Windows and other platforms.
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Buffalo launches Android app for NAS access 18/02/2011 11:56:00

Storage and networking vendor, Buffalo, has launched a free app for Android smartphones and tablets. The WebAccess A app offers access to Buffalo network-attached storage (NAS) devices using a 3G or Wi-Fi connection.
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Sony's Music Unlimited streaming service launches in Australia 18/02/2011 09:46:00

Sony today announced its music streaming service -- dubbed "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity" — will be available to Australians from today.