Using a GPS outside of your car isn't a new concept. Portable navigational devices are becoming increasingly commonplace and easier to use. Golf GPS devices are no exception. Beyond basic distance-to-hole data, many golf GPS units can now tell you a range of details, from the length of your last shot (and store the info for future reference); distance to the front, middle, and back of the green; and the position of, and distance to, hazards, from anywhere on the course. Some even make club recommendations.

Granted, at an average price of about $500, this is not one for casual players. However, with more Australian courses mapped everyday, this is definitely a Christmas gift idea for any golfing enthusiast. If you're looking to pick a brand, our money's on Sureshot.

iiNet continues to bolster its reputation as the media junkie's ISP of choice, announcing a deal to provide free broadcasts of the forthcoming Barclays Premier League season to its subscribers via a partnership with Fox Sports. As you'll recall, iiNet already offers quota-free access to the ABC's iView and to the iTunes Store.

March Madness is in full swing, so if you're keen on catching and staying on top of all the action as it happens, don't forget that you can catch the games live online this year, either through your browser from CBS or with the freeware application, Joost. Alternately, you can follow the scores and fill out your own bracket with the Google Docs NCAA tournament bracket.

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US-centric: March Madness is just a week away, and this year you've got more ways than ever to catch the action no matter where you are. First, the freeware TV-over-the-internet app Joost (remember our full tour and review of... Read More »

Stay warm when you're biking (or for any other outdoor sport) by choosing the right clothes. The Whole Lotta Nothing weblog targets this article (and some of the clothing suggestions) to bikers, but it really can be extended to... Read More »

If your kid is playing football this winter, go buy them some boots NOW!

The new 2008 edition boots haven't made it onto sports store shelves yet, which means they still have 2007 boots in stock and they're selling them cheap to make space for this year’s footy fashions, according to our favourite geek dad and sometime Lifehacker reader, Simon:

"You’ll save a lot. I bought a pair for $21 last weekend!

And I get the satisfaction of knowing my kid will start training in boots that fit and do not deform his feet, which, let’s face it, old boots would do if he started under 7’s in his under 6 boots!"