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You've heard of recycling clothes and upcycling homewares, but how about uptrading your technology? Our colleagues over at Gizmodo are lucky enough to be teaming up with Sony Australia and Intel Australia to giveaway almost $6000 worth of stylish new tech, and all you have to do to enter is grab an old piece of technology and explain why you need an UpTrade to a VAIO Duo 11!

Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and 4GB of memory, the VAIO Duo 11 features a unique 'Surf Slider' design for smooth transitions between tablet and laptop modes, which means you can alternate between touch operation for slate mode and regular PC operation for keyboard mode. It's a sleek and stylish tablet and Ultrabook rolled into one. Best of both worlds? You bet.

Want a chance to win one of four VAIO Duo 11 hybrids from Sony, valued at $1,499 each? All you have to do is skip on over to Gizmodo, gather any old piece of technology you have that dates back before the year 2000 — computers, cameras, heck, even an old hairdryer will do — write "I want to UpTrade this/these for the #VAIODuo 11 from Sony" in any way on your product, send in a photo, and voilà! You've successfully put your entry out to the UpTrading Gods. Simple!

Over the past few months, Jack Vidgen has gone from 14-year-old Sydney schoolboy to the country’s newest singing sensation, thanks to his show-stopping performances on Australia’s Got Talent. The winner of the series will be announced next Tuesday after the public vote has been tallied up, but according to the Daily Telegraph Jack is likely to have music success whether he wins or not. They’ve reported that he’ll be guaranteed a record deal with Sony Music, while Channel Seven told TV Tonight that Sony will be releasing his original song “Yes I Am” next Wednesday. It once again proves that winning doesn’t mean much when exposure is all you need to continue your dream once your time on a show is up — just ask MasterChef’s Hayden Quinn!

PopSugar has teamed up with Sony Computer Entertainment Australia to offer one lucky reader the chance to win the ultimate PSP® Essentials prize pack worth $600! You could own a brand new PSPgo, the ultimate handheld companion for the girl-on-the-go who desperately needs her celeb fix 24/7. With the PSPgo you can listen to your favourite music, chat with friends, store all your party pics AND surf the Internet using a wireless connection! You’ll also receive a $150 PlayStation Network voucher to download movies, music and games, including the latest PSP Essentials range which includes Sims 2™ and Petz: My Puppy Family™. So what are you wating for? To win summer's hottest accesory, all you have to do is tell us what you would download first if you won a PlayStation Network voucher! Sound off in comments below!

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No, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart won’t show up at your house for dinner, BUT Sony is giving you an amazing chance to become a showbiz insider. Four Aussies will be handpicked to step into the world of Sony for the ultimate "money can't buy experiences." If movies are your thing, you could find yourself on a flight to Los Angeles to experience Hollywood, Sunset Blvd and Sony Studios. You’ll also attend a movie premiere where you can mix and mingle with producers and directors. If the music biz is more your style, you can hang out at a video shoot, attend six music events, meet Sony talent and host your very own channel on bandit.fm. There are also gaming and technology gigs, so everyone has a chance to be part of the Sony inner circle. Just click here for all the deets on how to make your dreams come true!

This Is It - a chance for us to finally have closure regarding the King of Pop's death. RIP, Jacko.

Sony Foundation's Wharf4Ward - a great event featuring yummy food, fabulous entertainment and fundraising to help teens and young adults with cancer.

Topshop in Australia - Incu's Paddington store in Sydney is feauring pieces from Topshop, including items designed by Kate Moss.

Sarah Murdoch makes a statement about aging gracefully and poses sans airbrushing on the cover of Australian Women's Weekly. Bravo!

Ivanka Trump's wedding - ahh, we're suckers for a society wedding. Paris Hilton could learn a few things from the elegant Ivanka.