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//ces-retrospective-2012-will-be-awash-with-ultrabooks.htm http://apcmag.com//ces-retrospective-2012-will-be-awash-with-ultrabooks.htm

One of the most talked-about technologies on the ground at CES 2012 was the Ultrabook. We look at what users can expect from the category in the near future.]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:33:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//onlive-desktop-puts-windows-7-on-your-ipad-for-free-but-when-is-it-coming-to-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//onlive-desktop-puts-windows-7-on-your-ipad-for-free-but-when-is-it-coming-to-australia.htm

Launching on the US App Store last week, OnLive Desktop streams a fully fledged virtualised instance of Windows 7 (with Microsoft Office) directly to your iPad.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:59:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-of-ces-2012-part-2-the-best-of-the-rest-from-this-years-ces.htm http://apcmag.com//best-of-ces-2012-part-2-the-best-of-the-rest-from-this-years-ces.htm

In our second roundup of the most exciting new gear on show at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, we check out some unlikely tech surprises set to make waves in 2012.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:20:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-of-ces-2012-our-pick-of-the-most-exciting-gadgets-tech-headed-your-way-this-year.htm http://apcmag.com//best-of-ces-2012-our-pick-of-the-most-exciting-gadgets-tech-headed-your-way-this-year.htm

We take a look at the most promising and exciting new products and concepts shown off at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:39:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ultrabook-consolidates-in-2012-intel-pushes-natural-interaction-alternative-form-factors-and-promises-75-new-models-at-ces.htm http://apcmag.com//ultrabook-consolidates-in-2012-intel-pushes-natural-interaction-alternative-form-factors-and-promises-75-new-models-at-ces.htm

If the Ultrabook is to hit 40% of the notebook segment by year's end it'll need some buzz, so Intel has come out swinging at CES, showcasing touch, voice and gesture innovations.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-dual-screen-tablet-spied-at-ces.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-dual-screen-tablet-spied-at-ces.htm

MSI's dual screen tablet offers more colour than a Kindle and less rumours than an Apple iSlate.]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-a-huge-opportunity-for-adult-developers.htm http://apcmag.com//android-a-huge-opportunity-for-adult-developers.htm

CES 2010: Web porn companies urged to consider Google's phone OS for future growth.]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sex-robot-offers-social-networking.htm http://apcmag.com//sex-robot-offers-social-networking.htm

CES 2010: The $9,000 True Companion, aka "Roxxxy", includes a range of artificial intelligence features.]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//high-tech-sex-still-selling-strongly.htm http://apcmag.com//high-tech-sex-still-selling-strongly.htm

CES 2010: Gadget design continues to influence sex toys, and sales are booming even in tough times.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:17:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-turns-around-for-greenpeace.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-turns-around-for-greenpeace.htm

CES 2010: what a difference a year makes; last year, Apple was being excoriated by Greenpeace for its poor environmental credentials.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:27:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-uses-itunes-and-soccer-for-performance-benchmarking.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-uses-itunes-and-soccer-for-performance-benchmarking.htm

CES 2010: Who needs a formal benchmark when Apple's software is available?]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:24:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-lady-gaga-is-designing-your-next-gadget.htm http://apcmag.com//why-lady-gaga-is-designing-your-next-gadget.htm

CES 2010: The pop megastar has struck deals with Monster Cable and Polaroid.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ballmer-cant-resist-another-developers-cry.htm http://apcmag.com//ballmer-cant-resist-another-developers-cry.htm

CES 2010: High point of keynote is learning Microsoft CEO can't lay out slides in a hurry.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-3d-tv-hit-the-mainstream-in-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//will-3d-tv-hit-the-mainstream-in-2010.htm

CES 2010: We all love a good 3D flick, but watching them at home is still tricky despite promised new models.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-gets-in-on-the-tablet-pc-action.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-gets-in-on-the-tablet-pc-action.htm

CES 2010 | At CES in Las Vegas today, Steve Ballmer is throwing a curveball at the rest of the industry by unveiling HP's new form factor PC.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:47:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-admits-defeat-on-memory-stick.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-admits-defeat-on-memory-stick.htm

CES 2010: The company will begin supporting and selling SD cards as an alternative. ]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:46:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-dash-bloggie-taylor-swift.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-dash-bloggie-taylor-swift.htm

CES 2010: Sony's product lineup includes some cool but strangely-named products. ]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lg-pushes-skype-on-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//lg-pushes-skype-on-tv.htm

CES 2010: LG talks Internet TVs and 3D Blu-ray. ]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:26:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-cell-tv-promises-real-time-3d.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-cell-tv-promises-real-time-3d.htm

CES 2010: Tosh's new TV set will convert 2D broadcasts to 3D. ]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:26:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//monster-cable-still-monstrously-overpriced.htm http://apcmag.com//monster-cable-still-monstrously-overpriced.htm

CES 2010: "Always lead, never follow" certainly applies to the price tags on these cables and headphones. ]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:25:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//no-easy-sell-for-apples-tablet.htm http://apcmag.com//no-easy-sell-for-apples-tablet.htm

CES 2010: Apple's impending tablet will face a tough and fragmented market, industry figures suggest.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:41:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internet-enabled-tvs-we-dont-want-em.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-enabled-tvs-we-dont-want-em.htm

CES 2010: Aussies might complain at the lack of Net-enabled TVs here, but people who have them can't be bothered using them.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:34:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-finds-new-use-for-screensavers.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-finds-new-use-for-screensavers.htm

CES 2010: Forget burn-in, screensavers are the new search technology. ]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:41:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-hard-drive-prices-might-actually-go-up.htm http://apcmag.com//why-hard-drive-prices-might-actually-go-up.htm

CES 2010: Storage has traditionally got larger and cheaper, but this year could see that change.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:41:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-anything-be-hot-at-ces-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//will-anything-be-hot-at-ces-2010.htm

There's no rival Apple event, but will the depressed climate take the edge off the world's biggest tech gathering? ]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-new-home-server-designs-for-atom.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-new-home-server-designs-for-atom.htm

January could see a new wave of compact mini-servers marrying second-gen Atom chips to Windows Home Server systems.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ces-2010-makes-more-room-for-apple.htm http://apcmag.com//ces-2010-makes-more-room-for-apple.htm

The Las Vegas techfest boosts its Mac-only space from 4,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet for its January 2010 show.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//palm-pre-to-grab-attention-of-once-apple-fanboys.htm http://apcmag.com//palm-pre-to-grab-attention-of-once-apple-fanboys.htm

The release of the Palm Pre will be timed exactly to catch iPhone customers coming off contract.]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top-10-best-and-the-worst-of-ces-2009.htm http://apcmag.com//top-10-best-and-the-worst-of-ces-2009.htm

Now that CES 2009 has been and gone and the world's media has cast its vote, what stands out as the good and bad of tech coming this year?]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_refuses_to_submit_to_greenpeace_testing.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_refuses_to_submit_to_greenpeace_testing.htm

Apple likes to boast about the green credentials of its most recent MacBook machines, but when it came to being assessed by Greenpeace, the Cupertino crowd chickened out.]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:09:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//former_apple_exec_unveils_wireless_ipod_sex_toy.htm http://apcmag.com//former_apple_exec_unveils_wireless_ipod_sex_toy.htm

Proving that there’s no gadget concept so simple that it can’t be improved, the inventors of the most prominent iPod vibrator are getting ready to launch a new wireless model.]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:04:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why_agora_beat_other_android_phones_to_market.htm http://apcmag.com//why_agora_beat_other_android_phones_to_market.htm

INTERVIEW | Agora phone mastermind Ruslan Kogan explains to APC why Android phones are still tricky to develop. PLUS: FIRST VIDEO OF A KOGAN AGORA!]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:12:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skype_heading_to_iphone_android_blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//skype_heading_to_iphone_android_blackberry.htm

The new Mac and Android versions announced this week are just the tip of the iceberg: Skype has a lot more on its schedule for the year.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:38:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_ditches_macworld_in_favour_of_ces_2010.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_ditches_macworld_in_favour_of_ces_2010.htm

Days after Apple's last appearance at Macworld, reports say the company will headline at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show – perhaps with Steve Jobs presenting the keynote...]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new_vaio_p_netbook_is_ohso_sony_slim_stylish_and_costs_a_shtload.htm http://apcmag.com//new_vaio_p_netbook_is_ohso_sony_slim_stylish_and_costs_a_shtload.htm

UPDATED: Sony slugs Aussie buyers of its purse-sized $2,300 netbook by dropping the inbuilt 3G and GPS, yet still charging hundreds more than the Sony US model that's got the lot!]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows_7_public_beta_is_all_yours_says_ballmer.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_7_public_beta_is_all_yours_says_ballmer.htm

Like a proud parent seeing his kid off into the big wide world, Steve Ballmer has handed over the keys to the Windows 7 beta to the world. (Or will in a few days).]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:15:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rock_band_beats_itunes_to_selling_the_beatles_online.htm http://apcmag.com//rock_band_beats_itunes_to_selling_the_beatles_online.htm

It may not be inextricably linked to every iPod in the world, but the Rock Band console game has beaten Apple to the punch in selling Beatles music online.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:54:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//monster_unveils_1800_cable__very_expensive_unfortunately.htm http://apcmag.com//monster_unveils_1800_cable__very_expensive_unfortunately.htm

Monster Cable's event at CES had hype and hoopla, but nothing could conceal the fact that Monster exists to fleece the wallets of rich suckers.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:02:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//we_made_a_mistake_with_netbooks_last_year__ces.htm http://apcmag.com//we_made_a_mistake_with_netbooks_last_year__ces.htm

The convenors of the giant Consumer Electronics expo in Las Vegas say 2009 is -- without doubt -- the year of the netbook. ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:18:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//five_key_ces_2009_predictions.htm http://apcmag.com//five_key_ces_2009_predictions.htm

The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off this Wednesday, and APC is on the ground in Las Vegas. Here are five predictions so far...]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:01:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony_preps_slim_stylish_netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//sony_preps_slim_stylish_netbook.htm

Sony’s coming fashionably late to the netbook party with what looks to be a super-widescreen model known as the Vaio Pocket.]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:01:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//former_apple_exec_creates_ipod_vibrator.htm http://apcmag.com//former_apple_exec_creates_ipod_vibrator.htm

There's an unexpected connection between Apple's slick design and the vibrator manufacturing industry... and it's not just iPod compatibility.]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:36:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//like_tivo_for_ipod_broadclip_pounces_on_your_favourite_internet_music.htm http://apcmag.com//like_tivo_for_ipod_broadclip_pounces_on_your_favourite_internet_music.htm

Broadclips's scheduling tool to automatically record radio broadcasts and download them to your iPod. Truly cool idea or a potential legal minefield? Do you even care?]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:05:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_put_youtube_on_your_tube.htm http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_put_youtube_on_your_tube.htm

At CES 2006, everyone was trying to frantically integrate with Skype. In 2007, there's a different dream partner: YouTube.]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:18:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gates_announces_windows_home_server.htm http://apcmag.com//gates_announces_windows_home_server.htm

Microsoft's new Windows Home Server platform may be designed for hardware manufacturers, but the software giant is considering letting geeks install and customise the basic operating system. Microsoft is struggling with one aspect though: connecting to Macs.]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 06:32:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluetooth_beckons_ipod_car_enthusiasts.htm http://apcmag.com//bluetooth_beckons_ipod_car_enthusiasts.htm

No matter what Apple's official plans for the next iPod may be, a number of manufacturers are showing intriguing new devices at CES that add features like Bluetooth networking, with a special emphasis on in-car use.]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:48:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//diamondencrusted_lcd_display_takes_the_floor_at_ces_225_megadiamonds.htm http://apcmag.com//diamondencrusted_lcd_display_takes_the_floor_at_ces_225_megadiamonds.htm

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, so will Philips' new 2,250 diamond-encrusted display make the spousal purchasing decision easier?Plus:top three indignities that flat panel technologies have been subjected to in Las Vegas.]]> Sun, 07 Jan 2007 22:54:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//zune_ecosystem_an_ecological_disaster.htm http://apcmag.com//zune_ecosystem_an_ecological_disaster.htm

While there are plenty of vendors trying to suck some dollars out of iPod consumers with accessories and add-ons galore, evidence of a similar ecosystem for Microsoft's Zune is somewhat thin on the ground. Which companies are brave enough to even try?]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:24:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live_from_las_vegas_can_ces_deliver.htm http://apcmag.com//live_from_las_vegas_can_ces_deliver.htm

It may still be the biggest gadget-fest in the world, but some dangerous planning assumptions and a cheeky challenge from Apple are challenging its relevance to technology enthusiasts as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Here's a pre-show roundup of rumours and cock-ups.]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2007 07:30:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cars_get_connected_incar_broadband.htm http://apcmag.com//cars_get_connected_incar_broadband.htm

WiFi in the car is coming, with the early announcement of in-car 3G routers before the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show.]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:10:43 +1000