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FileMaker 17, First Take: More accessible, more connected
FileMaker continues its move from database tool to low-code mobile app authoring system and simplifies the number of versions available.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet 3rd Gen review: A top-quality 2-in-1 detachable
The 2018 ThinkPad X1 Tablet is compact and durable, offering a bundled stylus, all-day battery life and optional mobile broadband.
BlackBerry KEY2 first look: Improved physical QWERTY for those who can't give them up
Business users adored their hardware QWERTY BlackBerry keyboards, but most of the world has moved to on-screen keyboards over the last decade. The KEY2 provides the best physical keyboard, but that comes with some compromises.
Two weeks with the OnePlus 6: Useful buttons, gorgeous design, stellar software, and reasonable price
I've tried a couple OnePlus Android phones in the past, but with the high price of flagships and stumbles by some it was time to take a closer look. The OnePlus 6 exceeds my expectations and continues to impress me daily.
Fujitsu Lifebook T938, First Take: Let's twist again
The Lifebook T938 is a solid 13.3-inch convertible with a twisting rather than rotating screen hinge, and a good selection of ports, including legacy connectors.
Jabra Elite Active 65t review: Better than the AirPods and designed for active users
The Jabra Elite Active 65t earbuds provide an excellent wireless earbud experience with long battery life, comfortable design, and a smartphone companion app that adds enhanced functionality. The voice assistant support is top notch and lets you get things done with hands free to work.
OnePlus 6 review: Top-quality design, features and performance at a great price
It's not flawless, but considering what you get for the price, the OnePlus 6 is a bargain.
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music review: Music comes to the mid-range
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music updates the model released six months ago with more glass on the display and support for offline music. It's the second Garmin GPS sports watch to launch with music support and is priced $150 less than the Forerunner 645 Music.
Hands-on with the Doogee S50: Rugged good looks and face recognition
The S50 from Doogee has all the robustness you need from a rugged phone -- without the clunky look and feel.
Samsung Flip review: A well-priced collaboration display with a twist
The Flip is a straightforward and accessible collaboration screen without too much complexity in either the functionality or the user experience.
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 review: A great display meets a noisy fan
The aural parts of the XPS 15 2-in-1 detract from its impressive visuals.
iLife V8s robot vacuum hands on: A great 2-in-1 cleaner for the office
I wanted to see if the iLife V8s could handle the day to day cleaning of a small to medium office. Here's what I found.
HTC U12 Plus review: Sometimes innovation goes awry
HTC's newest phone is gorgeous to look at and captures great photos, but the new haptic buttons, poor battery life, and annoying indicators may bug you too much to commit $800 to the experience.
Alcatel 3V review: Modern design with some tradeoffs for $150
If you have a very limited budget for a phone, yet want a big screen experience with good battery life and dual cameras then the Alcatel 3V may be a good purchase. It's a slow performer though so make sure to bring along some patience.
Hardware round-up: Samsung Galaxy S9, Lenovo ThinkPad T480s, Moto G6 Plus, Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus
From the flagship smartphones to notebooks and dash cams, here's 11 pieces of hardware our reviewers tested in May.
Best photographic accessories for your smartphone
If you want to elevate your smartphone photography above the ordinary, there are plenty of affordable accessories to help you do so. Here are 15 to get you going.
UAG Plyo and Plasma for the Huawei P20 Pro: Drop protection for the best smartphone
Urban Armor Gear (UAG) makes my favorite cases for popular smartphones so I was very excited to see it release some options for the current best smartphone available, the Huawei P20 Pro.
Make the Kessel Run in Solo's new Millennium Falcon Otterbox Symmetry Apple iPhone X case
Han Solo is my favorite Star Wars character so the day OtterBox announced new Solo: A Star Wars Story cases I placed my order and have one wrapped around my Apple iPhone X.
Hardware round-up: 15 bits of kit we've reviewed in the past month
From the new Apple iPad to a headset for commuters, here's 15 pieces of hardware our reviewers tested in April.
Trekz Air wireless bone conduction headphones: Run safer hearing your environment
I've run with a vast number of headphones and the Trekz Air may be the best ever. They are comfortable, last for about six hours, have good volume and audio quality, and my ears are completely open to hearing my surroundings.
Adidas Originals Apple iPhone X cases: Colorful TPU cases with island graphics
A few new cases that are perfect for the summer season arrived for the Apple iPhone X. They provide some protection while also showing off vivid colors.
OtterBox Symmetry and Pursuit for the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Reliable drop protection without the bulk
OtterBox is well-known for a long history of rugged cases and with new devices come some new designs ready to protect your Samsung Galaxy S9.
8 impressive Chinese smartphones you've never heard of
I've had hands-on experience with some amazing smartphones from China that you may not have heard about before. Here is a selection of my favourites.
BodyGuardz cases for the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Unequal tech for impact protection
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is the best smartphone currently available and BodyGuardz has three case options to protect your investment. Tech used by professional athletes is incorporated in the cases.
Apple Watch bands by Southern Straps: Affordable and interchangeable options
There are a ton of bands available for the Apple Watch and if you like to swap them out, then it's nice to find some affordable, stylish options. Southern Straps offers $35 nylon and $75 leather bands.
UAG and Tech21 cases for the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Stylish drop protection
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are now available and we spent time with a couple of new cases that offer drop protection for this glass sandwich smartphone.
WaterField CitySlicker case for Nintendo Switch: Perfect for your commute or business trip
The Nintendo Switch is an amazing gaming system that lets you jump into a world of play for a few minutes or a few hours. WaterField Designs created the CitySlicker case that protects your Switch while also providing capacity for everything you need to play for hours.
Gallery: Top 10 detachable tablets
Tablets with detachable keyboards are an established segment of the mobile device market. Here are some of the leading contenders for a place in your travel bag.
Gallery: Top 10 accessories for Apple's HomePod
Apple's HomePod can be used as a hub to control HomeKit devices via Siri voice commands. Here's a selection of accessories worth investigating.
Video: ioSafe rugged storage demo
ioSafe's CEO Robb Moore visited ZDNet UK's offices to show off the company's fireproof, waterproof, shockproof, crushproof and theftproof external hard drives and SSDs
The future of the desktop: webinar
Check out ZDNet Australia's webinar on the future of the desktop.
The desktop of tomorrow: conference watch
In this live panel, we look at some of the latest developments in the evolution of the desktop: what they bring to businesses, and where it is all heading.
Dell Latitude E4300
Dell's Latitude E4300 shares many of the exciting features of its larger siblings, but also sacrifices a lot in exchange for portability.
T-Mobile's G1 brings Android to the UK
More than just another mobile operating system, Android is Google's spearhead onto phones. Charles McLellan finds it fast, fun and full of good ideas
Is desktop security broken beyond repair?
At the AusCERT 2007 conference in Queensland last week, keynote speaker Ivan Krstić, who is the director of security architecture for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project, told attendees that desktop security was fundamentally broken. We asked several security experts who attended the conference if they agreed and how the problem could be fixed.
Vista ShadowCopy forgives unwise edits
If you start editing a document and then, after making numerous changes and saving the changes, you realise you shouldn't have made the changes in the first place, ShadowCopy might save the day. In this video we demonstrate how to access a "backup" version of the file that was created by Vista.
Fewer lost files with Vista desktop search
Microsoft has finally integrated a full desktop search facility into Windows, which is designed to ensure you never lose a file again.We spoke to Microsoft Australia's Paul Randle for these tips and tricks.
Sticky keys mean one-fingered ctrl-alt-del
Vista has a feature called sticky keys, which is enabled by quickly pressing the shift key five times. While sticky keys are active, Windows will pretend consecutive key presses happen simultaneously.
Video: Michael Dell in Sydney
His name synonymous with the PC industry, Dell was recently in town to meet customers, employees and members of the media.
FileMaker 17, First Take: More accessible, more connected
FileMaker continues its move from database tool to low-code mobile app authoring system and simplifies the number of versions available.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet 3rd Gen review: A top-quality 2-in-1 detachable
The 2018 ThinkPad X1 Tablet is compact and durable, offering a bundled stylus, all-day battery life and optional mobile broadband.
Fujitsu Lifebook T938, First Take: Let's twist again
The Lifebook T938 is a solid 13.3-inch convertible with a twisting rather than rotating screen hinge, and a good selection of ports, including legacy connectors.
Jabra Elite Active 65t review: Better than the AirPods and designed for active users
The Jabra Elite Active 65t earbuds provide an excellent wireless earbud experience with long battery life, comfortable design, and a smartphone companion app that adds enhanced functionality. The voice assistant support is top notch and lets you get things done with hands free to work.
OnePlus 6 review: Top-quality design, features and performance at a great price
It's not flawless, but considering what you get for the price, the OnePlus 6 is a bargain.
Hands-on with the Doogee S50: Rugged good looks and face recognition
The S50 from Doogee has all the robustness you need from a rugged phone -- without the clunky look and feel.
Samsung Flip review: A well-priced collaboration display with a twist
The Flip is a straightforward and accessible collaboration screen without too much complexity in either the functionality or the user experience.
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 review: A great display meets a noisy fan
The aural parts of the XPS 15 2-in-1 detract from its impressive visuals.
iLife V8s robot vacuum hands on: A great 2-in-1 cleaner for the office
I wanted to see if the iLife V8s could handle the day to day cleaning of a small to medium office. Here's what I found.
HTC U12 Plus review: Sometimes innovation goes awry
HTC's newest phone is gorgeous to look at and captures great photos, but the new haptic buttons, poor battery life, and annoying indicators may bug you too much to commit $800 to the experience.
Alcatel 3V review: Modern design with some tradeoffs for $150
If you have a very limited budget for a phone, yet want a big screen experience with good battery life and dual cameras then the Alcatel 3V may be a good purchase. It's a slow performer though so make sure to bring along some patience.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) review: A top-quality convertible laptop for business
The third outing for Lenovo's 360-degree ThinkPad X1 convertible is excellent in almost every way except for battery life, which could be better.
Fujitsu Lifebook U938 First Take: A premium lightweight ultraportable
This compact 13.3-inch laptop delivers top-notch specifications and build quality, plus excellent portability.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 review: Rugged Android tablet built for business in the field
The iPad may set the bar for tablets, but it's not setup for field work. Samsung has taken its excellent smartphone expertise and expanded it to a ruggedized tablet that is sized and specced for work in the elements.
