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For people who love technology, APC is unique: it's the world's longest-published monthly tech magazine. Launched in May 1980, we were there when Apple's Macintosh and IBM's PC were born, and have been at the forefront of tech ever since. With a combination of insights, testing and tutorials APC lets you stay up-to-date with tech as it changes the world.

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TECHNOTES • Everything you need to know from the month in tech

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron team up to block memory hoarding • Prices might rise faster, but it could help encourage increased supply long term.

Tariffs, shortages, and AI are combining to create what may be the worst year in PC history. • 2026 is shaping up to be a real challenge for PC makers. Mark Williams continues the coverage.

Australia’s social media ban for children is having global consequences • Tech companies are using policies to protect children as a trojan horse for deeper surveillance.

iPad multitasking for the win • Apple needs to put more effort into explaining how it all works.

Curtains for tech’s big show? • The bright tech lights of CES in Vegas are losing their shine for Jon Honeyball.

GADGETS • Unnecessary but desirable things

THE 2026 TECHRADAR AUSTRALIAN PC AWARDS • We reveal the gear that got shortlisted as the best in every category!

THE WILD, WEIRD WAYS WE’RE USING AI • From drive-throughs to travel planning, generative AI is being tested for a range of uses. Many of them are clearly bonkers, reveals Nicole Kobie.

REVIEWS • Expert reviews and recommendations to help you buy with confidence

Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike • Rapid trigger in a gaming mouse, and it’s beautiful.

Corsair Sabre V2 Pro Wireless MG & CF • Plastic schmastic, we want our mice in carbon fibre or magnesium alloy, thanks.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D • The very best gaming CPU on the market – but is it worth buying?

RedMagic 11 Pro • Want a phone that stands out from the rest and includes somewhat radical cooling for an ultimate gaming experience?

Dell Pro Premium Conferencing Soundbar SB725 • Clever audio trickery makes office voice calls more private.

NuPhy Node 75 • Well made and designed for an excellent price.

Insta360 Link 2 Pro • Brilliant tracking and image quality makes this our new favourite webcam.

PDFgear 2.1.13 • Unlimited downloading of almost any online video.

Affinity by Canva • A complete creative studio for zero cost.

BEST OF 2026 54 HOTTEST PRODUCTS FROM CES • We reveal the best laptops, PCs and more from the world’s biggest tech show, including releases from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo.

GET YOUR BEST EVER Wi-Fi • You don’t need to upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 to boost your wireless-internet speed and coverage. Robert Irvine explains how to optimise your current home network.

CHATGPT VS THE REST • We put eight leading AI platforms through their paces for writing, coding, advice-giving and business analysis

The A-List • The best products on the market, as picked by our editors.

Market Watch • Mark Williams spotlights representative PCs in the market today.

BLUEPRINTS • Build the best PC for your budget

Switch from Windows 10 to Zorin OS • Nik Rawlinson shows how easy it is to jump ship.

Agentic OS • Microsoft’s new buzzword for Windows hasn’t gone down well.

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