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Entertainment

RSVP Now For Byteside’s Final Show And Xmas Special

5:00PM Nick Broughall | If you haven’t yet managed to get down to experience the Byteside live show, time is running out – the final show is scheduled for November 24, although Ben and Shay are hosting a special Christmas show on December 8. More »
Business

Sydney Apple Store Has A Real Pane In The Glass

12:54PM Nick Broughall | There’s a fascinating article on ITNews today about the Sydney Apple Store needing to replace one of its glass panes. Apparently it’s already cost Cupertino $1 million to fix, and they’re not quite done yet… More »
Music

Sydney Band Uses Augmented Reality For Video Clip

10:10AM Nick Broughall | My favourite thing at the moment is augmented reality, so I’m completely in love with the video clip project for Sydney band Lost Valentinos song Nightmoves. More »
GPS

Whereis Launching 3D City Models For GPS Mapping

10:14AM Nick Broughall | You know what’s been missing from GPS mapping? Highly detailed 3D renders of the buildings you’re driving past when you’re driving through the city. Well, that or unicorn riding fairies. Whereis have just announced that they’re going to be showing off the 3D models of Sydney and Melbourne in upcoming devices that use their maps. More »
Random Stuff

Waking Up On Mars: Australia’s Bizarre Dust Storm

11:00AM Danny Allen | I woke up Wednesday, to a scene from Total Recall. Sydney had been blanketed by an apocalyptic glowing red dust storm. Red from iron-oxide: rust. And if I couldn’t breathe, my tech gear wouldn’t like this either… More »
Music

Sydney Apple Store Hosting Aussie Rock Legends All Next Month

12:20PM Nick Broughall | Oh man. If you’re a fan of classic Aussie rock, live in Sydney and have a slight love affair with all things Apple, then next month is going to be like getting a “happy ending” every time you sneeze. While you’re in a pepper factory. More »
Entertainment

Sydney Apple Store Hosting ‘Meet The Filmaker’ Event Tomorrow

10:08AM Nick Broughall | If you’re a budding young filmmaker and you happen to be in Sydney tomorrow night, Apple is holding an event at its Sydney store for you to meet the cast and director of upcoming Aussie flick Cedar Boys. More »
Phones

Optus’ Sydney iPhone Tent Smells Like Lemons

11:22AM Nick Broughall | Sydneysiders who happen to wander by the Museum of Contemporary Art at Circular Quay this week may spot a rather large inflatable tent with Optus and iPhone branding all over it. It’s Optus’ way of spreading the new 3GS Gospel with a heap of guest speakers. More »
Announcements

Notes: Who Wants To Have A Beer With The Giz AU Crew?

11:15AM Nick Broughall | I shockingly realised the other day that Giz AU has been going strong for almost two years now, and we’re yet to have our first reader meetup. Well, that’s all going to change! More »
Software

NSW Premier Forcing Cityrail To Talk To App Developers

1:33PM Nick Broughall | As a quick follow up to last week’s story on Cityrail threatening legal action over third party iPhone applications that apparently used Copyright timetable information: The NSW Premier has asked the Transport Minister David Campbell to intervene on behalf of the developers, asking RailCorp to meet with the developers to come to an arrangement. More »