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Sony's Xperia XZ2 has a new look, plus appealing 4K and super slo-mo video modes. But it's laden with third-party apps and battery life could be better.
Meizu M6 Note hands-on: Good performance and camera from an entry-level smartphone
The Meizu M6 Note spans both the consumer and corporate world -- and sits well in both.
Huawei P20 review: A smaller, sleeker Mate 10 Pro with camera enhancements
Huawei's new P20 smartphone brings dual rear Leica branded cameras, the latest version of Android, and a massive screen-to-body ratio with a small notch our of the display. It's a great evolution of the P10 and likely to be one of the best smartphones of 2018.
Adonit Ink Pro, First Take: More affordable and more capable than Surface Pen
The rechargeable battery and microphone make this a useful digital pen for a wide range of Windows devices, although it's better suited to business users than artists.
Huawei P20 Pro review: Three rear cameras, and a lot more
The P20 Pro is a superb handset, with its triple rear camera setup a clear highlight. Performance and battery life are excellent too, while the drawbacks -- except for one -- are minor.
Best 2-in-1 laptops, convertibles, and hybrid laptops for business 2018
2-in-1 devices that can function as laptops or tablets are a growing segment of the PC market. But which type and model of hybrid laptop should you buy? We explore the options and list some of the best.
Dell XPS 13 9370 (2018) review: A superb small-format laptop, with one drawback
The 2018 version of Dell's excellent 13-inch ultraportable impresses in almost every way, except for the awkward placement of its camera.
Listening In, book review: Security, privacy and the role of government
Susan Landau examines the place of law enforcement in today's cybersecurity landscape, arguing that it needs 21st century capabilities to match those of its enemies and attackers.
Dell Precision Workstation AIO 5720 review: A professional-level all-in-one with excellent GPU performance
The Precision AIO 5720's high-end graphics performance makes it well suited to tasks such as photography, design and illustration work. It's also competitively priced.
Fitbit Versa review: Finally, a smartwatch that can make Fitbit proud
Outside of the Apple Watch for iOS users, the Fitbit Versa is the smartwatch to beat right now. It's comfortable, stylish, and has excellent battery life.
Windows Server 2019 LTSC Build 17623, First Take: Key scenarios await detail
This barebones Insider preview of the next full version of Windows Server gives glimpses of the hybrid, hyperconverged future. However, we'll have to wait for more substantive builds to flesh out key scenarios.
The Future Computed, book review: AI and society, through a Microsoft lens
Now is the time to make sure AI systems are fair, reliable, and safe, private and secure, inclusive, transparent, and accountable, says Microsoft. That's because they're the next step in how technology is changing society -- and we all need to decide what we want that to look like.
Huawei MateBook X Pro review: Minimal bezels, touchscreen, and excellent sound with secure camera placement
The Huawei MateBook X Pro is a well designed laptop with an excellent fingerprint scanner, massive display in a minimal body, high quality quad speakers, and solid daily performance. The keyboard and webcam are a bit compromised.
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.
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.
Casetify for Apple iPhone X: Essential Impact and Snap cases provide protection without bulk
One great thing about the Apple iPhone X is it's ability to easily slip into a pocket. These new Casetify cases provides some protection while still maintaining this pocketability.
Hex Star Wars cases: Soft leather protects your Apple iPhone X better than the Force
Hex just released several new limited edition stylish Star Wars cases for the Apple iPhone X. Soft leather is used with popular figures embedded into the leather material.
Nodus Access Case 3 for the Apple iPhone X: Carry credit cards and enjoy movies wrapped in Italian leather
Nodus released its new Access Case 3 for the iPhone X in four colors with quick and easy attachment of your iPhone X via micro suction technology.
Nomad Apple iPhone X case roundup: Horween leather and polycarbonate provide protection and card carrying functionality
Nomad makes attractive accessories for the Apple iPhone and Apple Watch, many using high quality Horween leather. Five new cases are available for the Apple iPhone X, designed to meet every particular need.
Gallery: Top 10 external GPU enclosures
Thunderbolt 3 brings a new generation of external GPU upgrades to desktop and laptop PCs.
Caseology case roundup for the Apple iPhone X: Stylish drop protection for less than $15
Millions of people put their iPhones in cases and the smaller size, along with extremely high price, of the iPhone X makes it even more likely that people will use a case. Caseology offers eight affordable options for everyone.
Caudabe Apple iPhone X case roundup: Affordable, minimalist designs improve grip and protect
The new Apple iPhone X just arrived in the hands of buyers and there are already many case options available. Caudabe has a nice lineup to consider that still maintains the look and feel of the iPhone.
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.
Apple iPad (2018) review: The best gets even better
The sixth-generation iPad is everything you could want in a tablet, for a fraction of the price.
Sony Xperia XZ2 review: New design struggles to deliver the flagship goods
Sony's Xperia XZ2 has a new look, plus appealing 4K and super slo-mo video modes. But it's laden with third-party apps and battery life could be better.
Meizu M6 Note hands-on: Good performance and camera from an entry-level smartphone
The Meizu M6 Note spans both the consumer and corporate world -- and sits well in both.
Huawei P20 review: A smaller, sleeker Mate 10 Pro with camera enhancements
Huawei's new P20 smartphone brings dual rear Leica branded cameras, the latest version of Android, and a massive screen-to-body ratio with a small notch our of the display. It's a great evolution of the P10 and likely to be one of the best smartphones of 2018.
Adonit Ink Pro, First Take: More affordable and more capable than Surface Pen
The rechargeable battery and microphone make this a useful digital pen for a wide range of Windows devices, although it's better suited to business users than artists.
Huawei P20 Pro review: Three rear cameras, and a lot more
The P20 Pro is a superb handset, with its triple rear camera setup a clear highlight. Performance and battery life are excellent too, while the drawbacks -- except for one -- are minor.
Dell XPS 13 9370 (2018) review: A superb small-format laptop, with one drawback
The 2018 version of Dell's excellent 13-inch ultraportable impresses in almost every way, except for the awkward placement of its camera.
Dell Precision Workstation AIO 5720 review: A professional-level all-in-one with excellent GPU performance
The Precision AIO 5720's high-end graphics performance makes it well suited to tasks such as photography, design and illustration work. It's also competitively priced.
Samsung 49 inch QLED business monitor review: Multi-tasking single monitor setup
Samsung released a 49 inch curved monitor focused on gamers last year and is now marketing it as a productivity powerhouse. It mostly lives up to the claims, but suffers a bit in resolution.
Fitbit Versa review: Finally, a smartwatch that can make Fitbit proud
Outside of the Apple Watch for iOS users, the Fitbit Versa is the smartwatch to beat right now. It's comfortable, stylish, and has excellent battery life.
Windows Server 2019 LTSC Build 17623, First Take: Key scenarios await detail
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Huawei MateBook X Pro review: Minimal bezels, touchscreen, and excellent sound with secure camera placement
The Huawei MateBook X Pro is a well designed laptop with an excellent fingerprint scanner, massive display in a minimal body, high quality quad speakers, and solid daily performance. The keyboard and webcam are a bit compromised.
Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro review: A decent Android tablet, but it's no iPad
Huawei makes excellent hardware and its EMUI software has improved over the years. However, Google hasn't spent much time optimizing Android tablets and it still shows on solid hardware.
Neato Botvac D7 Connected review: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and smartphone control with virtual boundary lines
The Neato Botvac D7 Connected is a fully functional robot vacuum that can be controlled and customized right from your phone. It may be the best of the current generation.
Nokia 2, First Take: Lack of performance is a compromise too far
This affordable 5-inch Android smartphone offers decent build quality and impressive battery life, but the CPU/RAM combination is underpowered and it's short on internal storage.
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