Topics covered this week:

• Vodafone HSDPA 3G network launched, but many cities will have to wait for coverage
• Hutchison readies to launch HSDPA 3G
• Telstra NextG 3G readies to upgrade speed
• Queensland plan to roll out FTTH network
• Laser TV technology unveiled in Sydney
• Chile positions as major IT outsourcing centre
• The future of the  com.au domain up for public comment
• iPod wins shonky gong award
• Australia imposes 6th largest ecological footprint
• New solar powered plant announced
• Scientists find super-earth ice planets
• NZ scientists contribute to honeybee genome elucidation
• New Biotech centres for Queensland launched
• Bid to keep stem cell scientists in Australia
• Scientists developing better bananas
• Devil disease update
• Mystery hum rings true in NZ
• Vegemite not banned in US despite fears

This week we review three types of media streaming devices; the MediaGate 350 HDD, the Slimboxes from Slim Devices and the Wireless audio streaming system from Logitech.

For a comprehensive review of the MediaGate product go here to the CNet site.

We would love feedback on your experiences with these devices and others; please use the comment fields.

Topics Covered this week:

1. Why can't downunder podcasters get investment?
2. Web 2.0 fever gains downunder
3. Updates on Unwired implementing new technologies in preparation for WiMax
4. Singapore to provide free wireless island wide
5. OECD fugures show big gains in broadband deployment
6. Boost for internet speeds over copper may negate fibre
7. Robots carry out kidney surgery
8. Tassie get major award for genetics
9. Predictions for major medical advances by Aussie Scientists
10. Australia urged to join Nuclear Fusion consortium
11. Weird and wacky- the perfect device for boiling eggs without water.

Podsafe music from the Podsafe Music Network - Somewhere along the Road, by Marie Ni Crochain

Topics covered:

1. Telstra launches NEXT G (HSDPA)the new 3G network to replace CDMA but it also rains on parade......
   
2. Telstra T3 share float to be launched next week
3. Telstra upgrades its cable internet network
4. Vodafone Australia confirms its own HSDPA 3G network launch on 20th October.
5. Warning about new computer bug '2038' to rival Millennium bug
6. Tasmanian fibre to the home about to go live
7. Australian companies warned by APPLE on use of 'Pod'
8. Australian researchers receive IgNobel award
9. Australians part of team who create 3D map of universe
10. Researchers devise breath test for breast cancer
11. Genetic marker aids cancer treatment
12. Researchers back original Hobbit claims
13. Aussie PhD students need remedial english classes

Podsafe music this week from the Podsafe Music Network: Morning Light by KAZ

Show notes to be posted later. All stories found at the Antipodean Podcast Blog.

No music this week.