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Issue: 173 | April, 2012

Australia's premier computer magazine, PC & Tech Authority gives you the facts, opinions and insight to make informed PC and tech purchasing decisions.

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Apple's next tablet has finally been announced and arrives on March 16. Find out the Australian price of the new iPad, what's different and the release date here.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III has arrived, boasting a 22MP sensor, an inbuilt High Dynamic Range mode and a new EF 24-70 f/2.8 L II lens. Read on for details and the price.

We've just spent some time with this amazing transforming Workstation and were blown away by the engineering behind it.

Have you downloaded the Windows 8 Consumer Preview yet? Share your thoughts and opinions on Microsoft's new touchy-feely OS here.

If you bought the previous version of Witcher 2, you'll be able to get the Special Edition on PC as a free download. We take a look at what's new.

Disappointed by the new iPad? Wanted something more "magical" and less "resolutionary"? Cheer yourself up with these five tablets that are truly innovative.

Return your Start menu to the Windows 8 Consumer Preview with this free tool. Get the download here.

The power of a smartphone without expensive contract strings attached: these mid-range offerings should suit your pocket in more ways than one.

Don't leave your new Apple iPad homescreen naked for long, we've got just the apps to show off that Retina Display.

IBM has managed to transfer a terabyte of information a second simply by drilling a few holes in a chip.

Integrated photonics could make processors up to six times faster and far more power efficient.

Ever wondered what a Victorian-era Portal gun would look like?

Google Play is here, with discounted apps galore. Here's some new Android apps and games to show the new store in with a bang.

Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dreams shows off its new performance capture tech in this 7-minute CGI short.

The Cupertino tech giant has pipped the big G to the post ahead of its iPad 3 launch later this evening.

Saying it's heavier is really just clutching at straws, argues Adam Turner. Here's why he thinks the new iPad is a bigger improvement than iPad 2.

Android is offering a selection of premum apps for just 49 cents to celebrate the launch of the new Google Play market.

While a tiny number are enjoying NBN fibre Internet, some people still struggle to get a decent ping time.

The Australian inventor behind an eight-year patent battle with Microsoft has welcomed the software giant’s settlement with the Singapore company he founded.

DARPA's latest quadrupedal military robot has broken the speed record for legged robots. See it in action here.

5in screens aren't for everyone – so Sammy's made a 2.8in smartphone, appropriately dubbed the Galaxy Pocket.

Internode has revised its ADSL2+ pricing and introduced new options, including a 1.2TB data quota plan.

Straight from Samsung’s own marketing agency comes the news that the mobile world is about to be shaken.

Google has announced that it will replace its Android Market with a new platform called Google Play -- and it's celebrating with seven days of discounts and sales.

Nokia’s Jo Harlow has confirmed that the company's PureView camera tech will be coming to the Windows-based handsets soon.

It has been another very busy week in the world of software releases and we’ve collection together 21 of the biggest titles that you may have missed – there’s something for everyone here, no matter...

When installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview, keep in mind you won't be able to upgrade from it to the full version.

Apple may be taking advantage of Gorilla Glass 2 to put the iPhone 5 on a diet