New in-car technology
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego are developing multimodel computer vision techniques that could be used for surveillance and driver safety.
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Console makers sued over game controller tech
In yet another high profile patent case, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are being sued by Texan firm Fenner Investments over alleged infringement of technology used…
Mobile phone AKA credit card
Visa and Nokia have teamed up to produce a global platform that would turn mobile phones into wallets, enabling users to buy items from stores…
Burning Crusade is almost here
With over 7.5 million players worldwide, gamers around the globe are awaiting the midnight arrival of The Burning Crusade; the next thrilling chapter in the…
Cisco sues Apple for iPhone trademark
With Apple's recent announcement of the iPhone, it seems Cisco is a little unhappy with Apple for infringing on their registered trademark.
Dell turns green for the future
Michael Dell, chairman of Dell Inc., issued a challenge this week to the entire PC industry to adopt free recycling programs for customers as he…
Microsoft adds games to Zune
Microsoft will introduce video games for its Zune music player within 18 months to match features available on Apple's dominant iPod.
iPhone finally debuts
The much-anticipated iPhone, a combination iPod and mobile phone launched today in San Francisco, will not be available in Australia for at least a year.
IPTV for Xbox 360 in ’08
Microsoft has revealed an IPTV service for the Xbox 360, with plans to launch the on-demand service by the end of this year.
Do games make you feel good?
Video games already have a notorious reputation. Surely, there must be something good about them, right?
HD-DVD or Blu-ray?
With next generation DVD war looming, LG Electronics has simplified the situation by creating a dual-format player, that plays both HD-DVD and Blu-ray, to be…
‘E For All’ expo announced
The demise of the video game expo late last year, the Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3, was big news in the industry. The subsequent announcement…
Cyber Shack TV – Check out what goes on behind the scenes…
For a full breakdown of last week's show, check out the Latest Shows section. Plus, don't forget to check out Erin's blog and see what…
Dinosaurs set to live again (sort of)
Have you always dreamed of visiting Jurassic Park? Some people in Dubai obviously have because the Restless Planet park is set to open in late…
CyberShack TV ’07: New host announced
Just a quick announcement before Xmas and NYE - CyberShack TV has a new host for 2007! Can you guess who?
BBC offers TV shows for download
Hundreds of episodes of BBC programmes will be made available on a file-sharing network for the first time, the corporation has announced.
Eyeglasses = movie screen
An Israeli optics company says it has developed a miniature video projector that turns regular eyeglasses into a personal video screen.
Wii-Internet for Xmas
The Opera website has an announcement up that the trial version of the Opera Browser for Wii will be available from the Wii Shopping channel…
Video game beats, symphony-style
PLAY! A Video Game Symphony is a Symphony world-tour featuring music from blockbuster video games and it's headed to Australia next year.
Skype tests broadband TV
The founders of Skype, an online telephone business, are testing a broadband television service for computers, the founders' spokesman said this week.
Download movies to your PSP
Sony is in talks with Amazon.com, MovieLink and CinemaNow to offer PSP users movies for digital download, with the service due to launch early next…
SEGA signs up support for Alien franchise
SEGA has enlisted seasoned PC and console developer Gearbox Software to create a first-person shooter based on the Alien film franchise.
Portable Braille translator
A new world of reading material can be opened up to blind readers with this “bridge” between printed words and Braille.
