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Friday April 27, 2012

EDITOR'S NOTE

This week, one of the most eagerly anticipated online storage services - and one of the worst kept secrets in computing - finally saw the light of day. Google Drive is finally here with 5GB of free storage. Get the download below.

In other news, Optus officially 'switched on' its 4G network in Newcastle and Hunter region, with select customers receiving free trials - read all the details below to find out if your area is covered.

We also got our hands on the first batch of Ivy Bridge processors: the mobile-focused Intel Core i7-3720QM and flagship Intel Core i7-3770K CPUs. Find out how they measure up to the previous generation in our in-depth reviews below.

Plus: Best Android and iOS apps of the week, 15 best gaming graphical greats, Windows 8 Release Preview date announced, Microbee stages a comeback.

Chris Jager,
Online journalist

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK

		PHOTO GALLERY In Pictures: Game of Thrones RPG Apr 27, 2012 George R R Martin's gritty fantasy saga is coming to PC and consoles this year. Feast your eyes on these spectacular screen shots.

		NEWS Opinion: Ivy Bridge has Intel's best graphics core yet, but the real test is still to come By John Gillooly \| Apr 27, 2012 High end Ivy Bridge CPUs have impressed us greatly, but it will be Ultrabooks that really show us just what Intel's HD 4000 graphics are capable of.

		NEWS Food tech: laser-etched sushi By Stephen Graves \| Apr 27, 2012 The Umino Seaweed Shop turns sushi into art with these laser-etched sheets of seaweed

		NEWS Apple's security "10 years behind Microsoft," says Kaspersky CEO By Stephen Graves \| Apr 27, 2012 Antivirus software boss points out Mac vulnerabilities at security conference.

		REVIEW Intel Core i7-3770K: Ivy Bridge arrives on the desktop By John Gillooly \| Apr 24, 2012 Ivy Bridge makes its long-anticipated desktop debut with this new flagship unlocked Core i7 from Intel.

		NEWS Best iPhone apps this week (26/04/12) By Esat Dedezade \| Apr 27, 2012 Set firmly in the Apple camp? Here's some of the best iOS apps to see you through this week.

		NEWS Samsung Galaxy S III quad-core processor is confirmed By Esat Dedezade \| Apr 27, 2012 The silicon brain powering Sammy's upcoming pocket powerhouse is officially revealed

		NEWS Optus 4G network arrives today in Newcastle By Chris Jager \| Apr 26, 2012 Optus has officially 'switched on' its 4G network in Newcastle and Hunter region, with select customers receiving free trials.

		NEWS Get along to the Australian Finals of Microsoft's Imagine Cup! By David Hollingworth \| Apr 27, 2012 Got a free afternoon on Tuesday next week? Then support some local big brains in their quest to win the Microsoft Imagine Cup.

		NEWS The Microbee stages a comeback By Chris Jager \| Apr 26, 2012 The humble Microbee computer is back in 'limited edition' kit form - with original Z80 chipset intact.

		NEWS Just because they could – asteroid mining By Sophie Charara \| Apr 26, 2012 James Cameron, Larry Page and the man behind the X Prize have set up Planetary Resources to scavenge for space treasure

		NEWS Future tech: emotive cars By Esat Dedezade \| Apr 26, 2012 MIT has been working on an 'emotive' car prototype - complete with swiveling eye headlights, voicebox and Kinect sensors.

		NEWS 5 of the best quirky QR codes By \| Apr 26, 2012 Those peculiar little geometric designs crop up in the oddest places – here are five of our favourites

		NEWS Google Phone of 2006 unveiled By Stephen Graves \| Apr 26, 2012 Oracle vs Google court documents reveal early renders of Google's original phone.

		NEWS Deleted files by accident? Wise Data Recovery gets them back By Mark Wilson \| Apr 26, 2012 Oops! I did it again. Restore files that have been deleted in haste with Wise Data Recovery. Get the free download here.

		NEWS Viral of the week – human face projection By Esat Dedezade \| Apr 25, 2012 Fancy a tech-induced trip? Check out what can be accomplished with nothing but some white face paint and some clever projector shenanigans

		NEWS Microsoft SkyDrive adds 7GB free storage to trounce Google and Apple By Paddy Smith \| Apr 25, 2012 No sooner does Google Docs up its free storage game than Microsoft wipes the smile off its face with a 7GB smackdown.

		NEWS Which free online cloud storage is best? By Paddy Smith \| Apr 25, 2012 The cloud storage wars are escalating as Google, Microsoft and Apple (among others) vie for your files. But which to choose?

		NEWS Best Android apps this week (25/04/12) By Sophie Charara \| Apr 25, 2012 Check out the tastiest Android sweeties dug out from the Google Play treats jar this week.

		NEWS Tech deals?: $150,000 Nikon fisheye lens By Sophie Charara \| Apr 25, 2012 This vintage Nikkor lens is the world's most extreme wide-angle lens. And it comes with an extreme price.

		NEWS 15 best gaming graphical greats By Luke Edwards \| Apr 25, 2012 We’ve compiled all the best graphics-boundary-pushing games that have widened eyes through the years.

		NEWS Google Drive finally released – 5GB for free with this Dropbox challenger By Mark Wilson \| Apr 25, 2012 One of the most eagerly anticipated online storage services – and one of the worst kept secrets in computing – has finally seen the light of day. Get the download here.

		REVIEW Intel Core i7-3720QM Review: Ivy Bridge begins the long journey to Ultrabook status By John Gillooly \| Apr 24, 2012 Intel has launched a handful of mobile Core i7 CPUs as part of the first batch of Ivy Bridge processors. These are focused on power, not battery life.

		NEWS Windows 8 Release Preview coming first week of June By Chris Jager \| Apr 24, 2012 The Windows 8 Release Preview will hit Microsoft's servers in the first week of June.

		HOW TO GUIDE System Builder: How to apply Thermal Paste By John Gillooly \| Apr 23, 2012 A good contact between CPU and heatsink is crucial yet it is something more people get wrong than anything else. Read on for a crash-course from the Labs.

		NEWS Telstra expands 4G coverage in Newcastle By Chris Jager \| Apr 24, 2012 Telstra's 4G LTE network coverage is set to double in Newcastle. Find out if your town is included.

		NEWS Japanese scientists want to turn bananas into smartphones By Chris Jager , Sophie Charara \| Apr 24, 2012 Soon you'll be able to access your gadgets via everyday objects - including fruit and pizza boxes.

		NEWS IBM unveils 'breathing' car batteries By Sophie Charara \| Apr 24, 2012 Want a car that runs on oxygen? IBM might have just the battery for your future motor.

		NEWS Samsung Galaxy S III: the most powerful mobile device yet? By Esat Dedezade \| Apr 24, 2012 The silicon brains of Samsung's much-anticipated Galaxy S III powerhouse look set to run rings around the competition.

		REVIEW Product brief: Gigabyte G1-Sniper motherboard review By John Gillooly \| Apr 23, 2012 An Intel Socket 1156 motherboard aimed squarely at gamers of the FPS persuasion.

		NEWS 5 of the best ZX Spectrum homages By Stephen Graves \| Apr 24, 2012 The ZX Spectrum is 30 this week – and here are some ways to show your love for the venerable Speccy.

		NEWS Skype launches on Windows Phone By Stephen Graves \| Apr 24, 2012 Skype has finally been officially released on the Windows Phone Marketplace.

		NEWS Vintage Tech: Looking back at the ZX Spectrum By Alex Kidman \| Apr 23, 2012 Yet another classic system turns 30 this week - the ZX Spectrum. So what was so special about Clive Sinclair's first colour computer, with its rubber keyboards and garish colour systems?

		NEWS PC & Tech Authority wins Best Magazine award By Staff Writer \| Apr 23, 2012 We are happy to report we have won the Best Magazine award at the 10th Annual Microsoft IT Journalism Awards.

		NEWS Target to scan its customers in 3D By Chris Jager \| Apr 23, 2012 Target is on a mission to make its apparel range fit better - via an in-store 3D scanning booth.

		NEWS Australia's first NBN satellite ground station gateway announced By Chris Jager \| Apr 23, 2012 Australia's first space-gateway to the NBN will be located in Merimbula on the NSW Far South Coast, NBN Co. has announced.

		NEWS 5 of the best smartphones you're not going to buy By Esat Dedezade \| Apr 22, 2012 Take a peek at some of the best smartphones that you'll probably overlook in favour of a flashier iPhone 4S or Galaxy S II.

		NEWS Software roundup: Top 21 new downloads of the week By Mark Wilson \| Apr 22, 2012 This week has seen a number of exciting releases covering every area of software imaginable. Get the downloads here.

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