Netflix’s momentous new step
NETFLIX has just made a surprise announcement that will change lives around the world – and give it millions of subscribers.
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‘It’s quite literally a panel on glass’
LG has unveiled a new television thinner than four credit cards at the world’s largest technology expo in Las Vegas. See the pics.
What your TV will look like in the future
FIRST we got rid of the big, old tube TV sets. Then we made the flatscreen even flatter. But where your humble TV is heading next will blow your mind.
What TV will look like in 2016
TV HAS had a terrible year, with audiences splintering and viewing habits going out the window. So what can we expect on the box in 2016?
Benedict Cumberbatch is ‘obsessed’ with his hair
JUST when we all got used to Benedict Cumberbatch’s curly mop as Sherlock Holmes, the show creators have gone and switched it up.
Netflix rolls out huge change
NETFLIX is implementing a change to the streaming service that delivers its content. And it’s good news for its customers.
‘Commutertainment’ on the rise
WHAT is the guy next to you on the train to work doing on his phone? Chances are he’s not just checking Facebook and Twitter, new research shows.
Five awesome features of Apple TV
WITH the latest model of Apple TV hitting the shelves today, we have compiled a list of its best features.
Been ripped off, Aussie Netflix has
THE new Star Wars film will be coming to Netflix, but before you start celebrating, we have some bad news. Australia’s been ripped off.
Get a home theatre on a budget
HOME theatre trends are clear: we want simple, wireless units that are big on screen size and low on cost. Here are five ways to do it.
This is the future of television
ALL your streaming services will be combined into the one place with a device that’s expected to shake up the TV space forever.
Big trends in simple home theatre
Home theatre trends for 2015 are clear: we all want simple, wireless units that are big on screen size and low on cost.
UFC’s ‘Netflix’ helping Aussie fighters
THE UFC has brokered a content deal with Australia’s largest MMA company and young Aussie fighters are the big winners.
Samsung accused of cheating on tests
SAMSUNG has been pulled into a scandal after it has been alleged the company have been cheating on product inspections.
‘I ran forward and elbowed him’
FIVE children tell the story of how they saved their mother’s life after fighting back against an intruder who shot her.
What it’s like playing a loser
HE is best known for playing beaten down lawyer Ted Buckland in Scrubs, but Sam Lloyd admits playing a sad character has its downfalls.
The crucial fact Netflix knows about you
NETFLIX knows way more about all of us than we’d care to realise. This particular piece of information is very telling.
Best TV is definitely not free
THE best things in life are free, right? Not when it comes to good TV. So here’s what you should be paying to watch.
Apple TV puts Nintendo on notice
DON’T be fooled by its size. Apple has games consoles, streaming services, and broadcasters in its sights with its small but mighty Apple TV device.
Sharp’s new TV will cost $186,000
IT offers a better screen resolution than most cinemas. But, does that justify the hefty price tag of Sharp’s newest television?
Change Netflix refuses to make
THERE is one thing we all want Netflix to do but unfortunately the king of streaming services has made it clear it won’t ever budge.
First review: Hands on with Apple TV
FOR years, Apple TV has stayed much the same, but its new makeover incorporates voice activated commands, a better remote … and games. Is Nintendo paying attention?
Apple TV ready to change the game
APPLE is finally gearing up to invade your living room. Apple TV will no longer be viewed as a once-sleepy set-top box.
Top Gear trio ‘not worth’ $351 million
A NETFLIX boss has criticised the amount Amazon paid for 36 episodes of a new motoring show starring James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond.
Apple’s got a huge new plan
NETFLIX needs to watch out. The biggest company in the world is said to be getting ready to give everything it has to beat it.
An Apple product is about to double in price
SET to be updated next month, one of Apple’s highest selling devices is about to get a lot more expensive.
This is the future of TV
FORGET high-quality dramas. Forget sitcoms. These TV staples will no longer be front and centre as free-to-air stations stare down an uncertain future.
Hit TV show pulled over ‘graphic scene’
A CRITICALLY acclaimed new television show has had its finale pulled off the air over a “graphic scene” with some very unfortunate timing.
Netflix’s most ambitious show to date
IT’S the new show that should be next on your binge-watching list: an uncompromising portrait of a notorious real-life gangster dubbed “The King of Cocaine”.
Eight easy hacks for your Netflix
LOVING Netflix? Well, we have decided to collate eight of the best tips and tricks to make your streaming experience even better.
Don’t call these guys ‘bikies’
THEY sport tough looking tattoos and roar in on motorbikes but the only people these bikers are trying to scare are the people who hurt kids.
It’s about time: Big change coming to TV
WE’VE been waiting a long time for this. The government is set to change laws to allow the major TV networks to improve their broadcasts.
Everything you need to know about tech in 2015
IT’S been a huge year so far for technology, and that can get confusing. Here’s all the things that you need to worry about in technology in 2015.
Netflix rival’s bold Asian move
IT’S the streaming service that’s failed to post a profit in its 12-year history. Now, the Aussie rival to Netflix, Stan and Presto is looking overseas.
Netflix introduces an incredible work perk
JUST in case you didn’t already love Netflix enough, the global streaming giant has just introduced a stunning new policy.
The best TV money can buy
AUSTRALIAN television technology just got a new leader. Ultra high-definition OLED TVs have finally arrived and the verdict is in.
TV as you know it is finished
THE networks were put on notice last week, because a revolution is coming, and it will change the way we watch TV.
Streaming wars game-changer
AN AUSSIE company is launching a new TV service that is set to change how Australians watch television forever.
The one TV to smash them all
WHEN it comes to buying the best of the best in televisions, there’s only one option. And this is it.
Seven adds ‘fourth channel’ online
GET ready to add another videostreaming option to your viewing menu — Yahoo will today launch a new channel online for exclusive, first-run comedies.
Netflix’s stupid email warning to men
NETFLIX has offered up a list of films and TV shows blokes can watch with their wives and girlfriends on the day when no professional sports are on TV.
Do you really want Google on your TV?
The first Google Android-powered smart TV has arrived in Australia, but is it any good? From voice search to big-screen Crossy Road, we investigate.
The ultimate State of Origin home setup
CAN’T make it tonight’s State of Origin Game three? No worries. You can have an even better experience at home with these tips.
‘The TV technology of the future’
AUSTRALIA will become the fourth country in the world to get advanced 4K OLED television technology this week, and it will be cheaper than less advanced models.
This is the future of TV
IN THE market for a new TV? Luckily for you, the future of television technology is launching Australia this week.
Whats so good about a $10k TV?
WHAT can you expect from a $10,000 television? Samsung promises nanocrystal technology in its SUHD models which we put to the test.
Who’s winning streaming wars?
THE results are in. The streaming wars are under way, but is it Netflix, Presto or Stan with the most subscribers?
The one man Netflix should fear
HE’S the billionaire chief of Chinese web giant Alibaba and he’s on a mission to redefine home entertainment with a new streaming service. Be afraid, Netflix.
Streaming battle comes to smart TVs
PRESTO is taking the TV streaming battle into the lounge room, launching an app for some smart TVs and promising more to come.
Is this the next big Netflix hit?
BLOCK off your weekend. The next big budget original Netflix series is about to drop, starring Daryl Hannah, and made by the team behind The Matrix.
Buying a TV? Remember to upscale
WITH 4K content in short supply, LG promises its latest televisions can make more of broadcast shows. We put a 65-inch monster to the test.
Are ads coming to Netflix?
EXCITED for ad free viewing with Netflix? Well that could soon be about to change, with users reporting that Netflix is testing out ads.
Aussie upstart’s plan to dethrone Netflix
HE’S amassed a staggering fortune. And this week he launches a brave new venture that might just beat Netflix at its own game.
The coolest gadget you can buy right now
WITH so many products on the market, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. But, this device is set to change the way you view home entertainment.
The big change coming to Netflix
GROUPS of users across the world are experiencing what could be Netflix’s first big change since launching in Australia.
Televisions just got a whole lot sexier
REMEMBER how thin your plasma felt when it was compared to your old box of a TV from the 90s? Prepare for that feeling again.
Netflix’s new rival isn’t who you’d think
NOT content with just dominating the music streaming market, Spotify is about to take on Netflix and the video streaming world.
Netflix comes to your TV remote
THE pain of switching between traditional TV and video subscription services just got easier with the addition of a Netflix button on remote controls.
Mad Max: Fury Road is brilliant
MAD Max: Fury Road comes out on Thursday and it may just be the best action film you will see all year. Here’s our review.
Who’s winning the streaming wars?
NEW data has revealed who is winning the streaming wars in Australia. Is it Netflix, Presto or Stan?
What to watch on streaming services
NOW that the dust has settled, TV shows have launched and deals have been made, what can you watch on streaming services Netflix, Presto and Stan this weekend?
First look at Netflix’s next big thing
THE official trailer for Netflix’s next big series, Sense8, has dropped — and it is every sci-fi junkie’s dream.
Netflix tax: Prepare to pay more
THE golden era of dirt cheap internet shopping, streaming and downloading appears to be over. Here’s how you’ll be slugged.
Porn clip all men have permission to watch
GUYS, go nuts! Because buried inside the adult movie ‘Game of Balls’ is a message that is definitely worth spreading.
Read this before you see The Avengers
IF YOU’RE heading off to see the year’s biggest movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, there’s something you need to know first.
Scientology’s insane recruitment strategy
THIS is the bizarre tool Scientology is using to convert more followers to its cause. You should buckle up, because it’s kind of crazy.
Why Aussies pay less for Netflix
NETFLIX is slightly cheaper in Australia than the rest of the world. Why? Our downloading habits might have something to do with it.
Buses are the new lounge rooms
A NEW survey reveals just how many of us are tuning in to our favourite TV shows on our daily commute, using phones and tablets.
TV makers back new screen technology
Televisions are tipped to take a ‘quantum’ leap forward in 2015, with plenty of screens using nanotechnology to deliver brighter, whiter pictures.
Netflix has just one big regret
NETFLIX signed some important deals for its launch in Australia, and now it’s regretting them big time. This is what it’s miffed about.
Big bright future for the small screen
BIGGER and brighter TVs are coming to Australian lounge rooms this month, but consumers will have to pick a side in a fierce television technology war.
No movie red carpet where you’re the villain
THE personal details of Australian online file-sharers can now be obtained by Hollywood studios, exposing mums and dads to possible penalties in the thousands of dollars.
What happened to Laura K?
BEFORE Laura Kitchens was murdered last month she was a normal 23-year-old Londoner. Now she’s the subject of crime mystery with a stunning twist.
Why Better Call Saul was a success
BETTER Call Saul co-creator talks about the shows success, streaming services, criminal minds and vegemite.
TVs to get better, choice harder
New televisions will be clearer than ever this year but the choice of which model may be anything but as consumers face hard choices in stores.
The Bluths are coming back
ARRESTED Development executive producer confirmed the cult television series will be going back into production.
What are Ricky Gervais and Netflix up to?
THE latest original production being rolled out by Netflix will be a new feature movie written and directed by British comedian Ricky Gervais.
Full House reunion could come to Netflix
STREAMING service Netflix are rumoured to be working hard to bring the Full House cast back for a 13-episode reunion.
Presto secures The Walking Dead
STREAMING service Presto has scored a content coup, securing the rights to full seasons of smash US zombie hit The Walking Dead.
What’s the best TV for you?
FORGET all the talk from your local salesman trying to get a bonus. This is what you need to know when looking to buy a new TV.
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