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Nomad Shell Cordovan Apple Watch strap and Moment lens case: Elegant leather Apple accessories
Nomad creates fantastic high quality leather products and for the past few weeks I've been using a new Apple Watch strap and a functional lens case for my iPhone XS.
This $29 accessory is a must-have if you own a Fire TV
The second-generation Alexa Voice Remote is worth every penny.
Nvidia DGX-2 review: More AI bang, for a lot more bucks
Despite its high price, Nvidia's 2-petaFLOPS GPU server should prove cost-effective for companies needing to run demanding AI and HPC workloads.
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition, Honor 8X, Lenovo laptops, and more: Reviews round-up
From a special edition smartphone to a walkie-talkie and an activity tracker, here's what our reviewers got their hands on during December.
Stryd running power meter hands-on: Trying focused power training in the new year
For years, I've been running with a focus on pace and have turned in fairly consistent half marathon times. This year I am trying out power to see if I can set new personal bests.
Amazfit Verge review: $160 gets you GPS, music, call support, and five-day battery life
Huami released a couple Amazfit products in 2018 with this third one launching at a price between the other two. It has many of the same features as the Bip in a larger form factor, but isn't as elegant as the Stratos.
Google Pixel Slate Intel Core m3 vs i5: Use the $200 savings to buy a keyboard
I spent a month with the Intel Core i5 Pixel Slate, then sold my Pixelbook to buy myself a Core m3 model. Readers have been wondering if you give up performance, as well as storage, for that $200 savings.
Vena vCommute case for the Google Pixel 3: Hidden card slot, drop protection, and kickstand
Wallet cases are popular and so are cases with kickstands for media viewing. Vena combines both of these functions in a case that meets MIL STD 810G-516.6 certification for drop protection.
Five top tech books for the holiday period
In between the mid-winter festivities, why not settle down with a good book? Our selection covers milestones in computing, the state of our relationship with technology, transhumanism, governance in a post-nation-state world, and the dystopian TV series Black Mirror.
Antisocial Media, book review: Good intentions gone bad
Siva Vaidhyanathan details the many ways Facebook divides us, and offers suggestions on how to counter its damaging effect on democracy.
Fitbit releases OS 3.0 for Ionic and Versa: Enhanced smartwatch features and new apps
Fitbit continues to actively support and update its two smartwatches with the release of Fitbit OS 3.0. In addition, new major apps and advanced developer tools have been released.
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition, Honor 8X, Lenovo laptops, and more: Reviews round-up
From a special edition smartphone to a walkie-talkie and an activity tracker, here's what our reviewers got their hands on during December.
Vena vCommute case for the Google Pixel 3: Hidden card slot, drop protection, and kickstand
Wallet cases are popular and so are cases with kickstands for media viewing. Vena combines both of these functions in a case that meets MIL STD 810G-516.6 certification for drop protection.
Apple iPhone XR Case-Mate roundup: Vibrant colors and designs with drop protection
Not all cases have to be boring and when you want to head out after work and show off some fun colors and styles then you may want to consider something from Case-Mate
MacBook Air, iPad Pro, Mac mini, Pixel Slate and more: Reviews round-up
From new Apple devices to a range of smartphones and activity trackers, here's what our reviewers tested during November.
Mophie Juice Pack for Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: New low profile design helps you achieve 22 hours of web browsing
After being disappointed with the S9 Plus Juice Pack, the design updates Mophie made for the Note 9 Juice Pack are exactly what I wanted to see. It's now an essential accessory for multi-day use.
Caudabe Apple iPhone XR case roundup: Minimalist perfection
With iPhones being the most expensive phones available today, a case to help you hold onto it is a smart purchase. Caudabe makes some great options that add minimal weight and size to your iPhone.
Speck GrabTab hands-on: Better than a PopSocket in a couple ways
PopSockets are popular for helping you hold onto your phone and propping it up. Speck's new GrabTab accessory does this with very little bulk while also still supporting wireless charging.
iPhone XS, iPhone XR, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3 and more: Reviews round-up
From flagship smartphones to laptops and Fitbit's latest activity tracker, here's what our reviewers tested during October.
Best wireless chargers for your smartphone or smart watch
Wireless charging is now a mainstream technology, and there are plenty of attractively designed chargers to choose from.
PureGear cases for Apple iPhone XR: Clear cases show off the bright colors, protect the iPhone
Apple offers six colors of iPhone XR so if you choose one of the bright colored ones then you likely want to show off that color. PureGear clear case options give you a better grip on your phone while letting you show off its great looks.
Speck Presidio case roundup for Apple iPhone XS Max/XS/X: Two-layer drop protection in compelling styles
Most iPhones find their way into cases and if you are going to wrap up your expensive iPhone, then do it with some style and protection. Speck offers some compelling Presidio case solutions to consider.
iPhone XS Max, Apple Watch Series 4, HP EliteBook 1050 G1 and more: Reviews round-up
From Apple's slew of new releases to an update on an old PDA classic, here's what we got our hands on during September.
Nomad Horween leather cases for Apple iPhone XS Max: Functional, rugged, and attractive
The Apple iPhone XS Max is the most expensive smartphone currently available so spending $45 to $80 on a case seems like a reasonable investment for protection and function. Nomad makes some of the best leather options and we took two of them for a spin.
Speck Presidio cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Multi-layer drop protection with no-slip grip
The Galaxy Note 9 has a high level of dust and water resistance, but it is still made of glass panels and isn't made to be dropped. Speck released a couple of cases that satisfy the Designed for Samsung requirements.
Reviews round-up: 14 bits of kit we've checked out in the past month
From Apple's refreshed MacBooks to Nokia's reborn 'banana phone', here are 14 devices our reviewers got their hands on during August.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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