http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//quantum-of-solids.htm http://apcmag.com//quantum-of-solids.htm

Quantum computing has the potential to change everything. It's just a matter of taming qubits. We investigate the latest scientific advancements into the field of the unknown.]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wi-fi-patent-has-turned-csiro-money-mad.htm http://apcmag.com//wi-fi-patent-has-turned-csiro-money-mad.htm

opinion | There's a good case to be made that Australia's peak science body is turning into a patent troll.]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:55:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-storage-breakthrough-promises-huge-performance-improvements.htm http://apcmag.com//new-storage-breakthrough-promises-huge-performance-improvements.htm

"HRD" promises to deliver 160,000 IOPS and 500MB/sec read speeds, eating flash memory for breakfast.]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//reserchers-develop-cooling-technolgoy-for-notebooks-using-ions.htm http://apcmag.com//reserchers-develop-cooling-technolgoy-for-notebooks-using-ions.htm

New ion-based notebook cooling technology promises 30% more cooling with 50% less power consumption. Can you say win/win?]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mit-developing-virus-powered-batteries.htm http://apcmag.com//mit-developing-virus-powered-batteries.htm

Scientists at MIT have engineered a virus which is potentially capable of forming a battery which is three times more powerful than all batteries available today. ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//beauty_machine_can_make_you_sexier.htm http://apcmag.com//beauty_machine_can_make_you_sexier.htm

Ever wished you looked a bit more like Brad Pitt or Scarlet Johansson? New software is the answer. PLUS: what Kevin Rudd & Julia Gillard look like run through the machine]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:58:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cant_read_your_own_handwriting.htm http://apcmag.com//cant_read_your_own_handwriting.htm

Would you trust this man with your credit card signature?]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:55:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aussie_photonics_breakthrough_promises_massive_jump_in_internet_speed.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie_photonics_breakthrough_promises_massive_jump_in_internet_speed.htm

A team of Australian research scientists has made a radical breakthrough that could radically increase the speed of the backbone optical networks at the core of the internet. ]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000