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Want to reach out and touch the internet? If the answer's yes, here's what you need to know.]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-unveils-twin-touchscreen-windows-7-laptop.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-unveils-twin-touchscreen-windows-7-laptop.htm

The way of the future, or a machine that will fold into the wake of the iPad? You decide.]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nokia-previews-first-smartphone-based-on-open-source-symbian-os.htm http://apcmag.com//nokia-previews-first-smartphone-based-on-open-source-symbian-os.htm

Nokia’s touchscreen N8 marks the first in a new series of devices built around the new open-source Symbian 3 platform.]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsungs-new-bada-os-wave-smartphone-and-app-store-due-mid-year.htm http://apcmag.com//samsungs-new-bada-os-wave-smartphone-and-app-store-due-mid-year.htm

Australia will catch the Samsung Wave, powered by the manufacturer’s own Bada OS and accompanied by Samsung’s app store, in the middle of this year.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:46:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dungeons-dragons-surfaces.htm http://apcmag.com//dungeons-dragons-surfaces.htm

Porn may be out, but another great geek pastime gets the Surface treatment: Dungeons & Dragons.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//no-porn-allowed-on-21000-microsoft-surface.htm http://apcmag.com//no-porn-allowed-on-21000-microsoft-surface.htm

Microsoft's new coffee table-sized iPod Touch (now available in Australia) promises "touch at a completely new level", but not of the nasty sort, apparently.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:09:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-surface-goes-on-sale-in-australia-next-week.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-surface-goes-on-sale-in-australia-next-week.htm

Microsoft will start selling its Surface tabletop multi-touch system in Australia next week after a formal launch. But will Aussies warm to it?]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:15:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//massive-dell-studio-17-notebook-gets-multitouch.htm http://apcmag.com//massive-dell-studio-17-notebook-gets-multitouch.htm

Dell pours multitouch lovin' on Studio 17 notebook.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//troll-touch-adds-touch-screen-capability-to-new-imacs.htm http://apcmag.com//troll-touch-adds-touch-screen-capability-to-new-imacs.htm

Troll Touch lets iMac and MacBook fans get touchy-feely with their Apple gear.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-announces-first-wave-of-windows-7-touchscreen-pcs.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-announces-first-wave-of-windows-7-touchscreen-pcs.htm

Beginning its roll-out of Windows 7 systems, Acer is betting on the ‘multi-touch’ UI as a key selling point for desktops and laptops alike.]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:40:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-tablet-rumored-to-ship-in-november.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-tablet-rumored-to-ship-in-november.htm

An Apple tablet is to be announced in September, says unnamed analyst.]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-touch-demo-shows-no-soul.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-touch-demo-shows-no-soul.htm

A recent video of Windows 7 in action on a touch notebook shows a desperate lack of innovation from Microsoft -- is there any hope?]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ocular-unveils-capacitive-touch-screen-tech-for-netbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//ocular-unveils-capacitive-touch-screen-tech-for-netbooks.htm

The first glass capacitive touch screens for netbooks will make PC touchscreens as good as the iPhone.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone-30-may-have-video-chat.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-30-may-have-video-chat.htm

A new Apple patent filing suggests the next iPhone may have iPhone-to-computer video chat.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-sharp-netbook-is-as-strange-as-a-five-legged-cow.htm http://apcmag.com//new-sharp-netbook-is-as-strange-as-a-five-legged-cow.htm

New Sharp netbook offers a track pad with a twist.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-preps-touchscreen-thinkpads-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-preps-touchscreen-thinkpads-for-windows-7.htm

New ThinkPads will support Windows 7 multi-touch gestures and allow users to add their own customised gestures to the OS.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:39:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//for-those-about-to-touch.htm http://apcmag.com//for-those-about-to-touch.htm

While the mouse isn't an endangered species, yet - It looks like touch is could be the future of user interaction, if the Windows engineers get their way. ]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_demos_amazing_3d_multitouch_tech.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_demos_amazing_3d_multitouch_tech.htm

Microsoft Surface was just the beginning, it seems. Microsoft has demoed an amazing, 3D multitouch technology which allows interaction to happen "beyond the screen". ]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:15:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_releases_1999_touchscreen_desktop_pc.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_releases_1999_touchscreen_desktop_pc.htm

Can’t wait for Windows 7? HP’s new flagship iMac-like desktop features a 22in touchscreen display.]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows_7_gets_touchyfeely.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_7_gets_touchyfeely.htm

Bill Gates reveals new touchscreen UI planned for Windows 7.]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 18:20:48 +1000