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BlackBerry 10.1 update now available in Australia

BlackBerry has released the first major update to its BlackBerry 10 operating system for smartphones, less than two months after the company first unveiled it in Australia back in March.

Gigabyte Aivia Osmium mechanical gaming keyboard

As Gigabyte demonstrated with the Aivia Krypton gaming mouse, it is keen to get a foothold in the gaming space with its premium range of peripherals. Acting as a companion to the mouse, Gigabyte’s Aivia Osmium is a mechanical keyboard aimed at gaming.

Canon EOS 100D camera

Canon has always been an easy choice for entry-level digital SLR cameras, combining low prices with good feature-sets and impressive image quality in its basic EOS range. Nikon has recently taken the crown with its D3200, though -- Canon’s response has been to diversify and offer three entry-level interchangeable lens cameras.

Roundup: Windows 8 touchscreen computers

Here, on one handy page, are all the reviews we've done so far on Windows 8 computers that have touchscreens. It includes tablets as well laptops, hybrids and even desktop PCs.

New iPhone: Sapphire crystal fingerprint scanner 'to be embedded in home button'

There have been plenty of rumours circulating that Apple is planning to incorporate fingerprint readers into the new iPhone, and now confirmation that this is the case appears to have come from PayPal.

Google I/O no-shows: Three products curiously absent from the keynote

For all the cool things that Google introduced at this year's I/O keynote, several of the items that the tech press definitely, absolutely, positively thought would be included in the presentation were curiously absent.

Toshiba KIRA Ultrabook review

There's a lot of excitement around the high-end KIRA laptop from Toshiba, primarily because it comes with the best screen ever to be put into an Ultrabook. Not only does it have excellent colour, high brightness, and wide viewing angles, it also has a massive 2560x1440-pixel resolution. Photographers and designers take note: it is a marvellous screen.

Fitbit Flex wireless activity tracker

The Fitbit Flex is an activity and sleep tracking wristband. It's certainly not perfect but the Flex's simple design strikes a nice balance between looks and functionality and serves as a good motivational tool to keep active.

Microsoft Surface Pro to hit Aussie stores on May 30

In a blog post yesterday, Microsoft confirmed the availability of the Surface Pro in Australia. The long-awaited Windows 8 tablet will be ready for purchase locally from Thursday 30 May, either from the Microsoft Store or from retailers Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi.

Google's new Play Music All Access service isn't available in Australia

Google has launched a new subscription music service that allows users unlimited access to millions of songs, but it isn't available in Australia.

In pictures: Samsung's NX300 camera

Samsung's new NX300 camera was launched in Australia yesterday. It's a 'compact system camera', with interchangeable lenses like a digital SLR, and a picture sensor that's just as big as most high-end cameras.

Android takes 75 per cent of the smartphone market

Google Android smartphones are dominating the market, according to the latest figures from Gartner. The numbers show that during the first quarter of 2013 Android smartphones accounted for 74.4 percent of global sales.

Google supercharges Android gaming with Cloud saves, matchmaking

Attention Android gamers: Now, what happens in Vice City on your phone doesn't have to stay in Vice City on your phone - or even on Android.

BlackBerry Q5 smartphone (preview)

BlackBerry smartphones were long synonymous with physical keyboards and it appears the company isn't about the give up on them just yet. The Q5 is an entry-level BlackBerry smartphone targeted at "emerging markets". In other words it's a cheap BlackBerry with a physical, QWERTY keyboard.

Nokia Lumia 925 Windows Phone (preview)

Nokia's new Lumia 925 Windows Phone is seemingly a direct response to criticism of the flagship Lumia 920. It has many of the same features of its predecessor, but is thinner, lighter and uses an aluminum frame.

Nokia's Lumia 925 will use aluminium frame as antenna, go on sale in June

Nokia's new Lumia 925 phone has an aluminium frame that functions as an antenna, and is lighter and thinner than the Lumia 920, but otherwise offers similar performance to its predecessor.

Nokia teases new Lumia smartphone with video trailer

Nokia has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming Lumia smartphone, which is expected to be the Lumia 925.

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix convertible Ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad Helix is one of the best examples of a Windows 8 tablet that can also be used capably as a Windows 8 laptop. The tablet is excellent in its own right, but when you add the keyboard dock, the Helix feels close to being a regular laptop -- no mean feat for a product with separate screen and keyboard modules.

Sony Xperia ZR Android phone (preview)

If you're annoyed by the trend of "bigger is better" when it comes to flagship smartphones, the Sony Xperia ZR should be right up your alley. It's a smaller version of the flagship Xperia Z but it offers much of the same features and functions.

Meet FLASS: one Aussie’s DIY Google Glass headset

Google Glass is one of the more innovative computing devices we’ve seen in the last few years. As the name implies, the concept takes the frame of a pair of eyeglasses and adds a tiny display in the upper-right corner of the right eye, with an onboard Google Android-powered computer. One Aussie has made his own.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Android tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 boasts an 8in screen and includes a Wacom-powered 'S Pen' stylus which can be genuinely useful. However, its expensive price tag and a design that's starting to show its age are letdowns.

Nexus 4 may be nearing the end of its short, tough life

Two mobile phone retailers in the UK stoked speculation this week that the Nexus 4 Android handset produced for Google by LG Electronics may be in its waning days.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z landing in June

Sony has announced that its water and dust resistant Xperia Tablet Z will be available in Australia from next month in both Wi-Fi and 4G variants.

Product snapshot: Olympus PEN E-P5 camera

The Olympus PEN E-P5 Micro Four Thirds camera follows on from the successful PEN models before it, such as the E-PL5, by supplying new features, slight body modifications and, best of all, some performance enhancements.

Gigabyte Aivia Krypton gaming mouse

The mouse is one of the most important tools when it comes to PC gaming, so it is surprising when people spend thousands of dollars upgrading their rig only to use a generic mouse. Gigabyte, brand familiar to all gamers, has released the Aivia Krypton, a mouse that's specifically designed for serious gamers.

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