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EDITOR'S NOTE |
This week, the iPhone 5 rumours hit fever pitch courtesy of a leaked shell design that points towards an all-new look for Apple's next smartphone. Read all the details in the below report.
In other news, RS Components finally launched the $40 Raspberry Pi Linux PC in Australia. The Pi will retail for "around $41" including door-to-door delivery: find out when you can get one below.
Plus, we also toured Acer's new Production Engineering Lab where all new products are tested prior to hitting the market. The facility also repairs and assembles desktops and laptops locally in Australia: check out our gallery to learn more.
Also be sure to check out the latest tech deals, apps and downloads: including a massive 70% off selected Download Crew software. |
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TOP STORIES THIS WEEK
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NEWS
iPhone 5 components leak, on sale
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Luke Edwards
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May 15, 2012
Internal layout suggests the next iPhone will have a new shape.
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NEWS
How to get the most from your laptop battery
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Luke Edwards
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May 18, 2012
While laptops have got faster, thinner, and smarter, batteries remain inadequate – here’s how to compensate
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NEWS
Fixed NBN wireless broadband coming to NSW's North Coast
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Chris Jager
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May 18, 2012
The NBN Co has announced plans for fixed wireless broadband on the North and Mid North Coast of NSW.
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PHOTO GALLERY
Sony World Photography Awards 2012: Arts, Culture, People
May 10, 2012
The best contemporary images of culture and humanity from this year's Sony World Photography Awards.
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NEWS
Raspberry Pi: the $40 PC arrives
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Nic Healey
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May 16, 2012
Distributor RS Components formally launches the Raspberry Pi in ANZ but warns of long wait times
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NEWS
25 best driving games ever
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Sam Kieldsen
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May 18, 2012
Take a drive down memory lane as we countdown the best driving video games of all time.
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PHOTO GALLERY
In Pictures: Alienware Ivy Bridge laptop launch party
May 18, 2012
Alienware unveiled three Ivy Bridge gaming laptops during a night of big-screen gaming at the cinema. Check out the photos.
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NEWS
Get 15% off phone accessories at MobiCity
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Chris Jager
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May 17, 2012
Online retail site MobiCity is offering 15-per cent off phone accessories for one day only, including headphones, HDTV adapters, car docks, batteries and more.
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NEWS
Top 5 bizarre vehicles
By
Esat Dedezade
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May 17, 2012
Forget supercars and electric bikes – embrace your inner geek with this collection of wacky transport. Watch the videos to be baffled/amazed.
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NEWS
Leica M9-P Edition Hermes hands off
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Sophie Charara
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May 17, 2012
This is what $25,000 worth of seriously limited edition Leica looks like – Mickey Mouse gloves at the ready.
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NEWS
Future tech: the $1 billion tech metropolis
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Sophie Charara
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May 15, 2012
Scientists start building this gadget-laden ghost town in New Mexico at the end of June – here's what the future looks like.
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NEWS
Chrome 19 goes stable! Latest Google browser features tab syncing
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Mark Wilson
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May 16, 2012
Google has just pumped out another stable release of its web browser as Chrome 19 sees the light of day.
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NEWS
Best iPhone apps this week (15/03/12)
By
Sophie Charara
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May 16, 2012
We've assembled the best iPhone apps from the last seven days. Get the downloads here.
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NEWS
Second Generation AMD A-Series APUs incoming
By
Chris Jager
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May 15, 2012
AMD has unveiled its 'Trinity' APU chips optimized for gaming, content creation and multimedia.
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PHOTO GALLERY
Inside Acer's Australian computer facility
May 16, 2012
See inside Acer's Australian headquarters where desktops and laptops are repaired, tested and assembled.
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NEWS
Latest WiFi standard revision boasts 600Mbps throughput speeds
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Chris Jager
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May 15, 2012
A major Wi-Fi upgrade is on the way - 802.11-2012 promises faster data transfer speeds and lower power consumption.
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NEWS
Discuss: How much would you pay for Windows 8?
By
Chris Jager
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May 15, 2012
Microsoft's next OS is just around the corner. How much are you willing to pay for it?
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NEWS
Viral of the week – 121MP earth satellite shots
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Luke Edwards
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May 15, 2012
Using a satellite 22,369 miles away, with a filter for a rusty orange colour for vegetation, creates a fascinating way of seeing Earth.
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NEWS
Hands-on with the Akai MPC Renaissance
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Sam Kieldsen
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May 18, 2012
We get to grips with the new industry standard beat-maker that’s getting the world’s biggest hip hop producers hot under the collar
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PHOTO GALLERY
In pictures: HP's new laptops
May 17, 2012
Sleekbooks, ultrabooks dominate Global Influencer Summit.
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NEWS
Acer's gamer-focused M3 Ultrabook lands in Australia
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Chris Jager
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May 14, 2012
The 15.6in Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 Ultrabook is out now.
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NEWS
Asus Transformer Pad TF300T launches in Australia for $499
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Chris Jager
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May 14, 2012
The seemingly endless array of Asus Transformer models just gained a new addition in the form of the Asus Transformer Pad TF300T.
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NEWS
Wozniak calls for an open, programmable iOS
By
James Hutchinson
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May 14, 2012
The Apple co-founder discusses the benefits of giving consumers the keys to Apple's closed architecture.
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NEWS
Sneak peek at iOS 6
By
Esat Dedezade
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May 14, 2012
Has Apple unwittingly revealed its new update?
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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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NEWS
Download deals roundup – save a fortune on your software purchases
By
Mark Wilson
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May 13, 2012
Our associates at Downloadcrew Software Store are having a May sale, with prices slashed by up to 80%. We list the best deals.
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NEWS
5 materials that could change the world
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Luke Edwards
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May 13, 2012
From cotton-thin body armour and self-healing plastics, to bendable screens and robot leaves – the future of materials looks tangibly tantalising.
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NEWS
Is the LG Eclipse 4G LTE the world's most powerful phone?
By
Luke Edwards
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May 13, 2012
This leaked LG quad-core, 13MP, 2GB powerhouse could soon become the king of smartphones
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NEWS
Best Android apps this week (12/05/12)
By
Sophie Charara
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May 13, 2012
Get Flipboard on Android before you're supposed to! Plus more worthy apps and games that have made it to Google Play
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NEWS
24 software downloads and updates from the second week of May
By
Mark Wilson
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May 13, 2012
The past seven days have been as busy as ever in the world of software and if you haven’t been able to keep your finger on the pulse, we have put together this roundup.
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NEWS
8K TV now broadcasting in Japan
By
Luke Edwards
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May 18, 2012
Just as 4K starts to appear in affordable camcorders, Japan’s NHK is perfecting 8K TV signals
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PHOTO GALLERY
In Pictures: Corning's NBN cable manufacturing facility
May 14, 2012
We step inside the NBN Co's newly launched Victorian optical fibre facility.
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MOST READ THIS WEEK
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In the June issue of PC & Tech Authority, we will show you how to turbocharge your tablet, reveal the pick of the hundreds of new features in the Windows 8 consumer preview, show you how to build your own supercomputer, and put every current dedicated graphics card through our most extensive benchmarks test yet! All in the June issue of PC & Tech Authority, on sale now.
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