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It has been awhile since we last posted, so we have new tech news from Microsoft. As you may be aware of by now Microsoft has recently announced the new Surface Book 2 that is improved over the Surface Book. It has starts off at $AU2 199 and the entry model has 8 GB of RAM with an iCore 5 and 256GB of storage. It has a new USB- C NIVIDIA 1060 Graphics Card Runs on Windows 10 Pro It is available to Pre-Order now on Microsoft's website and other retailers such as JB Hi FI. It is due to be released on Thursday this week. For more information on the new Surface Book 2 see Microsoft Australia's Website  . Image from hothardware.com  Let us know what you think of the new Surface Book 2 in the comment section below.

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Google this week announced new products in a bid to take on Apple. The new products include: the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL Google Home Mini Wireless earbuds called Google Pixel Buds A new Daydream VR headset Highlights were the Google Pixel 2  It features: The best camera on a smartphone 12. 2 MP and 8MP front Camera Google Assistant built in  Water resistant Up to 7 hours battery life Android Oreo ( the latest Android Operating system version 8.0.0) Comes different colours Just Black, Kinda Blue, and Clearly white , while the Pixel XL comes in just Black & white and Just Black Priced from $1076 Available in Australia soon (A release date has not yet been announced) Available from retailers such as JB Hi Fi and Telstra and the Google Store Has no headphone jack like Apples' iPhone 7 and iPhone 8   Google Pixel 2 (Image from Forbes.com) Google Home Mini is a smaller a version of Google Home and is available now from the Google Store for...

As you maybe aware of by now, on Tuesday, Apple has announced a range of new products at their annual iPhone event from their new Apple Campus in California. There was much anticipation  as it is 10th anniversary of the iPhone and here is some of the details of the products. The Phone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are updates to the existing iPhone range, that feature: Wireless charging  A all glass design Available in two screen sizes 4.7 and 5.5 inch   iOS 11  Has 64GB and 256GB storage models Available to pre-order tomorrow from 5.01pm from Optus, Telstra and the Apple store and starts at $1079 for the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus from $1,129 and is available on 22 September. image from CNET.com (iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus with wireless charging) The iPhone X a premium version of the iPhone to commemorate the iPhone's 10th anniversary. The expensive iPhone made. It features: Almost full front screen with no home button  Wireless charging S...

As you may be aware by now, Samsung has recently announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. After last year's Note 7 debacle Samsung has to come up with something amazing and they have the new phone features some amazing tech under the hood and best of all it is the safest phone yet in the Note series. It has: A 6.3 inch AMOLED Infinity display much like the S8, but larger and is the largest ever in the Note series New S Pen features Dual cameras that have 2x optical zoom 12 megapixels dual pixel sensor 8MP Front camera  64GB Storage (expandable up to 256GB with a Micro SD card) The Note 8 is available in midnight black and in maple Gold and you can pre-order it now from Samsung or any provider such as Telstra, Optus or Vodafone and get a bonus wireless charger. It is available outright at $1499 and will be available on 21st September. Visit Samsung Australia's Website  for more information on the Galaxy Note 8. Image from www.androidcentral.com ...

Panasonic has a new 4K Ultra OLED  TV available on the market. The EZ950 series and it comes in two sizes 55'' and 65''inch. It features:  4K Ultra HDR support Freeview Plus  Smart TV apps  Electronic TV Guide ( standard feature) Built-in Speakers with surround sound The 55 inch model is $4199 and 65 inch is $6599. The new flagship series Z1000 comes in November and is available in 65 inch and 75 inch models. For more information on the new OLED TVs , see this  Sydney Morning Hearld  article. The Panasonic EZ950 Series (Image from panasonic.com/au) The New EZ1000 Master Series (Image from news.panasonic.com/au)

As you may have heard by now, Microsoft revealed their new Xbox One X, marketed as the most powerful​ console in the world. It was revealed ahead of the annual E3 Expo in Los Angeles. The new Xbox has support for full 4k gaming. It is also more power than the PS4 pro as it has 12 GB RAM and is the smallest Xbox made. It also features a 4K UHD Blu Ray Player for movies.  Image from theverge.com It is available on November 6 at $649. For more information on the new Xbox One X see  Microsoft's Xbox Website .