ausTech news - Episode 62: BIOSHOCK

Episode 62: BIOSHOCK

This week we talk about Bioshock's release - the good and bad things that have come with it, as well as talking about the logitech G9 Mouse. With the first reviews out there, what do they think of it?

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Shownotes:

Teen nearly kills himself trying to fix his xbox 360
tgdaily.com - information

Gadgets blamed for teens lack of sleep
engadget.com - source

Bioshocks "rootkit"
slashdot.org - source

Bioshock review
arstechnica.com - great review here

Microsoft Thinks new users are pirates
dvorak.org - rofl

First review of the G9 Logitech mouse found
techgage.com - for the win! review

IBM server owned
engadget.com - short and sweet story

Video of the week:

Crysis Nanosuit trailer
Glossy ad showing what looks to be all ingame footage to the popular Crysis game - a good first video, showing off all the cool things you can do with that powerful suit thing you get...
Go watch on gametrailers

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seeeecreett: "in bed, I only roll 20's"

ausTech news - Episode 61: SKYPE GO BOOM

Episode 61: SKYPE GO BOOM!

This week we talk about the system-wide outtage of skype.
With the reliance of skype being so great, what does it being down mean for its future?

I also talk about the future of Cooling CPU's, as well as The blu ray and hd-dvd war still going strong (and probably to their own loss!)

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Housekeeping:
At the beginning of the show, I talk about how Mechwarrior 2's music soundtrack was awesome. Well, you can listen too!
Check out this link to see an ingame section featuring the music
and then I have a link to the intro movie for a bit of a trip down memory lane for those who played it way back in 1997.

Shownotes:


Arm wrestling in machines in japan - they break your arm!
brietbart.com - weird name, but its the source

Toshiba announces 320gb Laptop harddrive
engadget.com - source

Playstation 2 to get wiimote ripoff
megagames.com - source

Cooling CPU chip breakthrough
megagames.com - source

Skypes big outage
tgdaily.com - Full story
ITwire has a interesting article too.

The Next gen dvd format war continues
techdirt.com - source

Tip of the week:

Spamhilator
A simple piece of software that checks the email you are getting isn't spam. If it isn't, then bam! less worry for you, and more real emails to focus on.
More info and free download at its website

Video of the week:

Teamfortress 2: Soldier
A bit of a follow up to "heavy weapons guy" - this one is even funnier!
Streaming and hi def download links here

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Secret link:

Blind women hits hole in one
Metal gear solid getting frisky

Next episode coming out tommorrow!

Next episode is coming out 23rd of august!

I hear that holograms are coming.... Thats about all im saying :P

ausTech news - Episode 60: NOKIA BOOBOO

Episode 60: Nokia booboo

First Sony done it, now Nokia have joined the ranks! Listen in and find all about their mess up.

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Shownotes:

Aussie lingo causes scare
smh.com - source

Nokia recalls 46 Million batteries
dvorak.org - Short snippet

Heavenly Sword has 10gig of Sound Data Alone
ps3fanboy.com - source

Bioshock gone gold
gamershell.com - source

Bittorrent becomes closed source
digg.com - source

Olympic committee chooses XP over Vista
slashdot.org - source

Xbox 360 price drop
itwire.com - information

Video of the week:

Gangsta Star wars
20 Million views, as popular as the numa numa man
Atomfilms is where it's at

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Episode 60 coming latter today!

Episode 60 is coming around the corner!

It's been recorded and ready to go out the door - but unfortunately its getting so late here that if I don't get to sleep, I'll be in the bad side of the books tommorrow. So, Coming first thing tommorrow, is the episode!

In this one I point out Nokias battery recalls, and huge sound files in games. Tune in!

ausTech news - Episode 59: EYE ON MAC

Episode 59: Eye on Mac

Apple had a product announcement, and I thought I'd wait around and get the juicy bits from it so I can pass it on! As well as that, Logitech are about to bring out some new hardware, for the win!

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Shownotes:

Nintendo wii about to catch up with the 360!
vgchartz.com - source and stats

Apples new stuff
engadget.com - summary of news stories

Logitechs G9 and G15 update
engadget.com - original story
Image of the new G15 Keyboard

Web Based Quake Zero announced
kotaku.com - source

During this episode, I also talk about the Asus EEE laptop, a laptop I can't wait to get when it comes out locally - so be sure to stay tuned for the latest info about it.

Tip of the week:

G15 Information Applet
A lcd screen add-on for your G15 Logitech keyboard. If you've played around with a few already and wanted something really meaty try this - it literally scans through webpages you look at, and displays the important stuff so you can go away and play games while still staying up to date!
ploki.info - with thanks for their applet

Video of the week:

iD announces RAGE
iD Software have been working on their next engine for a long time, and it shows in this neat looking trailer for the future game.
Not youtube, but gametrailers.com for once!

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Secret one: His shoes popped off!
Secret two: the little helicopter I was talking about

Next episode coming out after the Apple unveiling

Just letting you all know that the next episode could have come up today...

But it didn't.

Why not?

Well, Apple have decided to launch their new Mac range at 3am Australian (well, brisbane..) time, so I figured it would be more useful to postpone it for a day!

So, have a good one, and see you on the other side of tommorrow - with some juicy bites of apple and other tech information ready for you!

ausTech news - Episode 58: AUSSIE GAME INDUSTRY BOOM

Episode 58: Aussie game industry boom

Although its been a quiet week, I find time to talk about wireless media players, as well as the positive state that the games industry is in Australia - heres to a great future!

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Shownotes:

Change googles background to black, to save worlds energy
blackle.com - oook

uTorrent is now the official bittorrent client
torrentfreak.com - source

BlackBerry owes this guy a girlfriend
networkworld.com - source

Aussie Game Industry now worth 1 Billion Dollars
itwire.com.au - source

WoW reaches 9 Million users
Link to gamearena thread - where is the proper story! Regardless, thats 9 Million poor souls..

During this show, I also talk about Wireless Media players, the three models I mention are the Zensonic z500, the Mediagate 350HD, and the Apple TV.

Tip of the week:

Seperate your Work time from your leisure time!
Lifehack usually come up with the goods on practical stuff, and this is no exception.
http://www.lifehack.org/

Video of the week:

WTFJuice
After watching this Viral video, I have decided that I would like to become a tree... you'll see.
Lets just hope you like chicken.
Go watch on youtube
And there is a second part..

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ausTech news - Episode 57: INTEL PRICE DROP

Episode 57: INTEL PRICE DROP

My health got in the way of getting this episode here on time - but hey a day late is better than nothing!

I talk in brief about intels price drops that occured, Crazy laptop prices, as well as wiikeys.


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Shownotes:

Gang kidnaps gamer to get his password!
gizmodo.com - Info

DDR 3 is ready but not quite
extremetech.com - source

Hotmail fails to deliver up to 81 percent of all attachment emails
hubpages.com - rather dodgy source

Vista delayed
tgdaily.com - Full story

Nintendo going like hotcakes
pspupdates.qj.net - Full story

Hitachi Deathstar 1 Terrabyte
atomicmpc.com - Full story

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:
Pure Pwnage Episode 14
Big release this week, another Pure Pwnage episode. Streaming link is available, as well as a recommended full size download (220ish meg)

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secret link....

Next episode coming out tommorrow (24th)!

New episode coming out tommorrow, just like the title says!

Unfortunately I have to go have a bit of a check up at hospital, nothing too serious, but it means I might be a bit rushed - but its still all ready to go! See you then, get pumped.

ausTech news - Episode 56: XBOX TANKED

Episode 56: XBOX TANKED

Well, E3 Came and went, Lets go through what
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Shownotes:

Tank rampage in melbourne
cnn.com - source

Microsoft admits all xbox 360's are defective!
cnn.com.au - source

E3 Wrapup
tgdaily.com
I also talk a fair bit about all of the conferences, and any new stuff - like the Wii-fit!

iPhone's hidden fees..
directorblue.blogspot.com - read and laugh

Geek squad is stealing your porn
dvorak.org - oh noes!

World in Conflict beta:
worldinconflict.com - grab your key here

Videos of the week:

E3 Coverage
Too many videos to cover, so lets just go by the names: Halo 3, Star Wars Unleashed, Medal of Honour: Airbourne , and a lot more are watchable and downloadable if you go to gametrailers.com
I recommend that you use the above link and download Metal Gear Solid 4's stuff!

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Next episode coming out tommorrow (17th)!

Next episode coming out tommorrow!
Sorry for the delay again, but there will be all the E3 coverage and the rest thats been happening - stay tuned!

ausTech news - Episode 55: RED RINGS OF DOOM

Episode 55: Red Rings of Doom

Microsoft have erred on the side of caution, making warranties for all Xbox 360's to cover 3 years now!

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Shownotes:

Kieren Perken's magic touch
itwire.com.au - have a laugh

Wii only 1.28 million behind 360
pspupdates.qj.net - full story

Optus is to start counting uploads too!
whirlpool.net.au - the skinny

Guitar Lessons Removed From YouTube in Copyright Dispute
guitarmix.com.au - source

Soul Calibur Legends Wii Screenshots
gameinfowire.com - source

8gig Flash version of Nokia n95 coming soon(ish)
pocketpicks.co.uk

Sony lightens ps2 by a third
engadget.com - source

Xbox 360 warranty backlash
digitaldaily.allthingsd.com

This years E3 - all about the games
digitaldaily.allthingsd.com

Hell of a name gets boy banned from Australian school
yahoo.com

Video of the week:

Supreme commander: Forged alliance first look
I'm a bit biased, but with the trailer for the semi expansion out, I had to show it.
HD trailer ( above 60meg)
Go watch on youtube

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Apologies for the slight delay!

Hey all, Sorry for the delay of the podcast today - I finished work far too late, and by the time I had finished everything, there was no time to record and finish it all in time!

If its any consolation, we (H*EA*T) won against Hells first infantry today, here is a group shot from it

So see you tommorrow!

episode 55: coming soon

Just attempted a further overclock of my system - it hasn't blown up, so it looks promising! look forward to the next episode on july 9th!

ausTech news - Episode 54: iPhone SchmiPhone

Episode 54: iPhone schmiPhone

In the midst of the iPhone rocking the world, I make sense with everything else going on in the gaming and tech world.

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Shownotes:

Steve jobs gives an iPhone away to every employee
engadget.com - source

America to decide on taxing virtual items
gamespot.com - source

Wii outsells ps3 6 to 1
tgdaily.com - moneeh

Supreme Commander expansion announced
itwire.com.au - source

"Laughing bullets" considered by Pentagon
engadget.com - source

Tip of the Week:
Well we have two websites this week, both serve the same purpose - cool stuff that changes daily that you can buy.

zazz.com.au and catchoftheday.com.au
I've been checking them madly. Things like hifis that play divx files for $60, Wireless headphones for $20.... lots of things that just beg for you to go gimme.

Video of the week:

GTA IV: looking for that Special someone
Although only a minute long again, this shows a lot more meat to it. All ingame, to a kicking music track. I recommend you download it rather than stream..
Go watch on youtube
Downloadable versions

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Congrats to Tim for getting a ET:QW key - theres still one there if you can bring the funny!

episode 54: just around the bend

We would like to apologise for the delay in making this podcast - unfortunately a hilarious session of "just one more picture!" on hotornot.com delayed getting it out - but don't worry! the podcast is coming out 3rd July still. So hold on to your hats!

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!