ausTech news - Episode 53: QUAKE WARS BETA

Episode 53: QUAKE WARS BETA

Although light again on tech news, the mighty Quake Wars beta has come out. And we have some keys for the people that missed out!

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Shownotes:

RIAA Sues Bush's daughters for... 1.8Million
digg.com for the win - source that was latter false


Nvidia announces Tesla brand
beyond3d.com - source and pretty pictures

New GTA 4 Trailer coming soon
gamesradar.com - source

Manhunt 2 banned in UK
gamesradar.com - and further information here

Quake Wars beta open
gamespy.com - full rundown of the map
I also talk further about my experience playing this game, and what its like. Is it a Battlefield 2 killer? Who knows, its a beta :P

Like to find out for yourself? Listen to the podcast and see if you can get yourself one of the two et:qw beta keys to scoop up.


China Introduces Game Fatigue System
games.internode.on.net - story

Aussie books for the lose
ttheage.com.au - a good read. HA. I get it.

Video of the week:

Japanese Tetris
Yes, its as funny and crazy as you think it is.
glumbert for the streaming link

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Episode 53 coming tonight

Just so you know, I'm about to record the next episode...

I think you can guess what will be the main topic... (psst, quake wars!) So, It is going to be a good one!

See you then.

ausTech news - Episode 52: WWDC FIZZER

Episode 52: WWDC Fizzer

On this show I take the time to have a chat with CharlieBrown, ad fan of the show that has a lot of neat information to share, as well as the usual tech news this week that you've come to expect.

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Shownotes:

eBay May Lose 'Buy it Now' Button in Patent Case
slashdot.org - source

WWDC fizzer
engadget - live notes from the show

Image Hidden In Windows Vista DVD Hologram
blognewschannel.com - pictures!

Half life 2 episode 2 release date
shacknews.com - source

Tip of the Week:
Captioning software - a neat way to add a funny
speech bubble or caption to your photo, its a lot of laughs
bighugelabs!

Video of the week:

Top 7 rocking intros
A collection of rare game intros with a neat soundtrack, I like the ghost in the shell intro!
Go watch on gamesradar

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Congratulations to Tim as well, winner this time of the Zest key for finding a bunch of sounds!

Episode 52: coming June 12th

Episode 52: coming June 12th

Well, it's been a fairly quiet week (besides the apple announcements), so instead of rushing this out in the early morning, I'll finish editing and put it up after work on the 12th. See you all then!

ausTech news - Episode 51: BOOKS OF MAC

Episode 51: BOOKS OF MAC

After a long weekend for us Aussies, lets kick back and see what's been going on...

We also cover some listener feedback and the usual!


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Shownotes:

Word 2007 documents rejected by leading science journals
ITwire.com.au - source

Sony wants to sue Microsoft over fake Turbomemory feature
zdnet.com.au - source

Company of Heroes with a Direct X 10 patch
legitreviews.com - indepth review

New Macbook Pro Laptops
apple.com.au - source

AMD's new numbering system
tgdaily.com - Full story

Motherboard smaller than a business card
theenquirer.net - source

Asus EEE - a sub $500 laptop
gizmodo.com - source

Tip of the Week:
Multiple Client Instant Messenger Showdown
Thanks to extremetech

Video of the week:

Updated Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer
An updated (and extended) version of the original. Much more beefy!
Go watch on joystiq

Our email address is austechnews@gmail.com . However feel free to leave a voice mail for feedback and comments on the show as well. Thanks for supporting the show and listening to it!

Don't forget the competition is up and going now, for the Zest Keys.. Basically, if you are interested in getting a key to play a game online, nows your chance!

Have a gander on the net, make your own, any way you want... but find either a new (must have permission or be free to use) piece of music to use in the intro, or a new sound to replace the gong! Then fire off an e-mail to the above address. Easy really!

episode 51 coming soon

Episode 51 - Coming June 11th

With it currently being a long weekend over here, It means that ausTech news will be a day late!

Still, look forward to the usual tech and gaming goss - with teh new macbook pro's out among other things, there is plenty to catch up with!

See you then.

ausTech news - Episode 50: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Episode 50: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

On our 50th episode, I look back a bit inbetween the hectic news to see what the shows been like the last year. Geez, We've been around for over a year!

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Shownotes:

Malfunctioning fax machine prints out bomb clipart, forces evacuation of area
engadget.com - lollerskates

Unreal Tournament 3 release date
digg.com - about time!

Half life 2 Deathmatch and Lost coast available for free for ATI users
steamgames.com - official notice

Windows XP will have a Service pack 3!
microsoft.com - read between the lines...

Halo 2 update to fix nudity?
computerworld.com - article

Microsoft announces "surface" software
techcrunch.com - story

Wii mic?
money.cnn - woot.

New Supreme commander patch is out!
supcomtalk - source

Better search technology - right in Melbourne!
brisbanetimes.com - go us!

1986 Mac Plus versus 2007 AMD Dualcore
hubpages.com - see who wins!


Competition:
You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out..... The store that I was talking about, was Zest though:
http://www.zest.co.th/www/main/index.php
Have a look at the most wanted list about halfway down the page!


Tip(s)! of the week

Modify your X-fi to sound like a audiophiles card!
This tip requires some soldering, but you'll get a much more meatier soundcard as a bonus.
ocworkbench.com

Wii Saber
Use your mac to make your Wii-mote sound like a lightsaber!
isnoop.net

Videos of the week:

Mortal Kombat Vs Streetfighter

A great, high action, sprite based with some damn great effects and music
newgrounds.com


Metal Gear Awesome

Words fail me, this guy is a legend, let the Metal Gear lols begin!
youtube.com


Crab Battle
The mighty crab battle, a parody of a slightly dim witted snake versus... a crab.
youtube.com

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Episode 50 to come out tommorrow!

Episode 50 is almost there!

Just a short note saying that Its too late for me to upload it tonight, I'll finish editing and put it up tommorrow - sorry about that!

So hold on to your jockstraps (??) and be there.