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Monday June 4, 2012

EDITOR'S NOTE

Microsoft has announced it will provide a Windows 8 Upgrade Offer for Australians who purchase a new Windows 7 PC between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013. Get all the details below.

Plus: New broadband speed record is a blistering 4.7Gbps, 23 best downloads and software updates from the past week, Apple WWDC rumour round-up.

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

		NEWS Microsoft confirms Windows 8 Upgrade Offer for Australians who buy a new Windows 7 PC By Chris Jager \| Jun 4, 2012 Purchasers of a new Windows 7 PC will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 for $14.99.

		NEWS WWDC rumour round-up By Sam Kieldsen \| Jun 4, 2012 June 11th sees Apple’s developer conference kick off – so what can we expect to see?

		NEWS Software roundup: 23 downloads to get June off to a great start By Mark Wilson \| Jun 3, 2012 The past seven days have been awash with important downloads and software updates, including Microsoft's Windows 8 Release Preview. Get the highlights here.

		NEWS Windows 8 to steal the show at Computex By Sam Kieldsen \| Jun 4, 2012 Reports claim Acer, Asus and Toshiba will pull the wraps off Metro-powered slates at Computex

		NEWS New broadband speed record is a blistering 4.7Gbps By Esat Dedezade \| Jun 3, 2012 Kabel Deustchland sets new world download speed record of 4.7Gbps.

		NEWS Firefox 13 FINAL takes to the skies, buoyed by major new features By Nick Peers \| Jun 4, 2012 Firefox 13 introduces a host of new features including revamped Home and New Tab pages. Get the download here.

		NEWS Microsoft SkyDrive gets new features By Esat Dedezade \| Jun 3, 2012 The Software giant's big storage space in the sky gets a welcome update

		NEWS Do you have the Windows 8 Release Preview yet? By Mike Williams \| Jun 3, 2012 Microsoft has revealed the latest, almost-finished Windows 8 Release Preview, which is now freely available to anyone who wants to try it out. Get it here.

		NEWS Retro Chic – Suzuki VanVan 125 (1972) By Sophie Charara \| Jun 3, 2012 If you're a bike enthusiasts, there are plenty of reasons why you should get your hands on this little slice of motorcycle history.

		NEWS 5 of the best portable Bluetooth speakers By Sophie Charara \| Jun 3, 2012 It's time to ditch the cable snakepit and move your music into the wide Bluetooth yonder with these portable party boxes.

		NEWS Rumour – iOS 6 to give iTunes Store a social revamp By Sam Kieldsen \| Jun 3, 2012 Incoming software update to overhaul music, iBookstore and App Store and add Facebook integration: report.

		NEWS Sony unveils gamer-focused Pulse Wireless Stereo headset By Sam Kieldsen \| Jun 3, 2012 “Elite Edition” PlayStation headset comes with beefier bass and 7.1 virtual surround sound.

		REVIEW Intel Core i5-3470: Ivy Bridge makes it to the mainstream By John Gillooly \| May 31, 2012 This quad core US $184 CPU is our new favourite desktop model, balancing price and performance wonderfully.

		NEWS Ultimate set-up – home office By Sam Kieldsen \| Jun 3, 2012 Working from your abode? Here’s the gear that’ll turn your home office into a veritable hub of productivity.

		REVIEW HP Envy 14 Spectre review: class at a price By Sasha Muller \| May 30, 2012 With a polished, glass-clad body and the finest display on any Ultrabook, HP's Envy 14 Spectre isn't only breathtaking, it's also quite expensive.

		PHOTO GALLERY Photos: The Samsung Galaxy S III up close at the Sydney launch May 31, 2012 Launched today in Australia, the Samsung Galaxy S III is generating a lot of buzz among smartphone enthusiasts. So what does the phone look like up close? See our photos.

		PHOTO GALLERY In Pictures: The $10,000+ first-generation iPad prototype May 29, 2012 A seller on eBay has just sold what he claims is a first-generation iPad prototype for $10,200. Here are the photos.

		PHOTO GALLERY Hands on with Acer's all-in-one Aspire May 19, 2012 Meet the PC/TV hybrid.

		FEATURE Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy S3 tested By Stuff.tv staff \| May 28, 2012 Combining great form with near-perfect function, can the Samsung Galaxy S3 usurp the mighty HTC One X to become the new king of Android?

		FEATURE Beat mobile bill shock: Global roaming By Nic Healey \| May 24, 2012 Overseas travellers can often find themselves stung badly by roaming fees - both voice and data. We look at some simple ways to avoid the worst.

		PHOTO GALLERY Sony World Photography Awards 2012: Nature, Wildlife and the Environment May 9, 2012 Need some inspiration for your new DSLR? Feast your eyes on the best Nature, Wildlife and Environment photographs from Sony's World Photography Awards 2012.

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