News (46)

  • iPhone 3G: What we didn't get

    Australia will get the iPhone 3G on July 11 and it does indeed have quite a few improvements over the current iteration but notable omissions have disappointed some fans.

  • Centrelink cuts chit-chat for appointments

    Centrelink is to implement a new voice recognition application for callers wanting to arrange appointments at its offices across the country.

  • Opera launches 8.0 beta for Linux

    Voice commands and improved Web page rendering are now available to users who run Opera on a Linux system.

  • Opera hints at version 8 with latest beta

    With voice commands, shrinking Web pages and improved RSS tools, Opera is confident that the beta of its new browser has enough new features to merit a jump to version 8.0.

  • Sony cuts PlayStation price to US$150

    Sony trimmed the price of its PlayStation 2 game console on Tuesday and gave a few more details on its upcoming handheld game player.

Features and Case Studies (5)

  • Photos: Robots on parade

    A robot that plays the Violin? ZDNet Australia visited NICTA's Neville Roach Laboratory to see what all the fuss was about. We also discover what other amazing things today's robots can do.

  • Gates sees big dollars in little devices

    Microsoft chairman claims mobile phone makers have to catch up to the power of his company's software.

  • A day at the office in 2013

    Will corporate leaders broadly adopt the draconian measures in this cautionary tale? Not likely. But once RFID sensors are smart, cheap and pervasive, the potential for abuse will be significant.

  • Why it's getting easier to talk to your PC

    Many IT professionals have been muttering at their computer for years. But, according to Microsoft researchers, advances in voice-recognition technology mean PCs might start responding - and intelligently, too.

  • BMWs hit the road with Microsoft

    Cars in BMW's new line, the BMW 7 Series, are equipped with a special kind of Windows: the Microsoft kind.

Reviews (47)

  • HP iPAQ Voice Messenger

    The iPAQ Voice Messenger is at best, mediocre. There's nothing here that HTC, BlackBerry or Apple don't already do better, and unless your company already has a great HP contract, it's hard to recommend.

  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

    Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available.

  • HP iPAQ 612c Business Navigator

    HP's latest iPAQ, the 612c Business Navigator, is a solid offering with lots of features and good battery life. It's a bland-looking and giant handset, but good performance and crisp touchscreen somewhat make up for the poor keypad.

  • Nokia E71

    Mobile professionals who need a powerful but sleek messaging-centric smartphone will be well-served by the Nokia E71; just be prepared to pay a price.

  • Asus EeePC 901

    The Eee is now faster, looks nicer, and has better battery life. It's also heavier and the keyboard is still too small, but we like it. A lot.

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