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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro review: Two screens really are better than one
Mobvoi is innovating on a smartwatch platform that's standing still.
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler hands-on: Intelligent watering controlled by your phone
There are regulatory and environmental reasons to control the amount of water applied to your grass, flowers, and garden. The Rachio provides control for your home and business through your smartphone.
Asus ZenFone 5 review: A mid-range handset with hidden depths
The ZenFone 5 is unremarkable in terms of design and hardware specs, but includes a range of AI-related features that lift it above the ordinary.
Reviews round-up: 15 devices we've got our hands on in the past month
From the new BlackBerry to notebooks and robotic vacuums, here's 15 pieces of hardware our reviewers tested in June.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Gen review: A peerless business ultraportable
The 2018 ThinkPad X1 Carbon remains the business laptop to beat, offering a tough chassis, an excellent keyboard and all-day battery life for all but the most demanding power users.
IFROGZ Cocoon earbud charging case: Charge, carry, and store your wireless audio gear
With the removal of the standard 3.5mm headphone jack from phones, wireless headsets are required to enjoy your media content. A new accessory is designed to help keep those headphones charged at all times.
InvisibleShield Glass+ 360 for Apple iPhone X: Protection for both the front and back glass panels
Over the past couple of years, glass panels have replaced the metal and plastic of the past. While glass allows for wireless charging and attractive designs with brilliant color schemes, glass breaks and thus a simple drop on the back can be catastrophic.
Elephone U Pro review: An affordable but flawed Galaxy S9-alike
The Elephone U Pro has a fantastic 6-inch screen, a large battery, voluminous and expandable storage, and good looks. But there are one or two rough edges and the main camera performance is disappointing.
Nest Cam IQ Outdoor: Premium hardware and clever software make for a smart security package
Nest's security camera adds facial recognition and a good set of notifications to keep you in the loop -- at a price.
GPU computing: Accelerating the deep learning curve
To build and train deep neural networks you need serious amounts of multi-core computing power. We examine leading GPU-based solutions from Nvidia and Boston Limited.
Sony Xperia Ear Duo: A concept not yet complete
Sony's idea of a Bluetooth headset that allows the outside world in is good in theory, but falls over in practice.
Nuance Power PDF Advanced 3, First Take: A secure and efficient PDF editor
PDF 2.0 support, real-time collaboration and e-signatures are among the features that will streamline your PDF-based workflows.
BlackBerry KEY2 review: An old-school concept, updated
The KEY2 will appeal most to BlackBerry fans who want to continue using a keyboard-equipped handset. For others, giving up today's larger screens might be too much of an ask.
CorelDRAW 2018, First Take: Saving time for graphics professionals
New tools to speed up complex tasks that used to take a lot of fiddly work make the latest CorelDRAW a boon for productivity.
Reviews round-up: 15 devices we've got our hands on in the past month
From the new BlackBerry to notebooks and robotic vacuums, here's 15 pieces of hardware our reviewers tested in June.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro review: Two screens really are better than one
Mobvoi is innovating on a smartwatch platform that's standing still.
Asus ZenFone 5 review: A mid-range handset with hidden depths
The ZenFone 5 is unremarkable in terms of design and hardware specs, but includes a range of AI-related features that lift it above the ordinary.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Gen review: A peerless business ultraportable
The 2018 ThinkPad X1 Carbon remains the business laptop to beat, offering a tough chassis, an excellent keyboard and all-day battery life for all but the most demanding power users.
Elephone U Pro review: An affordable but flawed Galaxy S9-alike
The Elephone U Pro has a fantastic 6-inch screen, a large battery, voluminous and expandable storage, and good looks. But there are one or two rough edges and the main camera performance is disappointing.
Sony Xperia Ear Duo: A concept not yet complete
Sony's idea of a Bluetooth headset that allows the outside world in is good in theory, but falls over in practice.
Nuance Power PDF Advanced 3, First Take: A secure and efficient PDF editor
PDF 2.0 support, real-time collaboration and e-signatures are among the features that will streamline your PDF-based workflows.
BlackBerry KEY2 review: An old-school concept, updated
The KEY2 will appeal most to BlackBerry fans who want to continue using a keyboard-equipped handset. For others, giving up today's larger screens might be too much of an ask.
CorelDRAW 2018, First Take: Saving time for graphics professionals
New tools to speed up complex tasks that used to take a lot of fiddly work make the latest CorelDRAW a boon for productivity.
Kasmer Fitness tracker: Lots of promise, but fails to deliver
The Kasmer tracker has a full-colour screen and looks nice on my wrist. But this nice-looking fitness tracker does not have the functionality I want.
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.
