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.
TV & Radio
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.
Sorry Australia, you’ll have to wait
DEMAND for LG’s top-of-the-range TVs has been so strong overseas that Australians have been warned they will have to wait longer for the fancy new sets.
Aussie movie lovers stay on couch
AUSTRALIANS are increasingly ditching the price of movie tickets and watching their movies on multiple devices at home.
Why the new Terminator will be a success
HE said he would be back. Arnold Schwarzenegger has opened up about why the fifth instalment in the Terminator franchise will be a hit.
Adolf Hitler’s secret drug abuse
CRYSTAL meth, tranquillisers, morphine and bull semen are just some of the 70 drugs Hitler abused while in power.
Telstra’s gift spreads data love
IF you’re a Telstra customer, you’re about to get the gift of free data. But there is more than good will behind the gesture.
How Netflix will end piracy
NETFLIX has officially launched in Australia. This is how the company that started in a garage is going to change our TV market forever.
Super Troopers 2: The time is meow
IF you have been hanging out for the sequel to the 2001 indie movie called Super Troopers, we have some good news … kind of.
TV gets cheaper the more runs scored
WANT a 4K TV for nothing? You better hope Aussie opener Aaron Finch smashes a ton in the World Cup tomorrow.
Why Scientology hates this man
THE Church of Scientology has taken to the internet to refute damning accusations made by this man in his HBO documentary examining the religion.
Should you sign up to Netflix?
NETFLIX has officially launched in Australia. But how does it compare to Presto and Stan? Should you sign up?
The next big name in comedy
YOU probably know her face, even if you don’t know her name. But Ellie Kemper’s name will be on everyone’s lips very soon. Find out why.
Entire Netflix catalogue leaked
HAVE you being dying to know what content will be available on the Aussie Netflix? The entire catalogue of both TV shows and movies has been leaked.
Change is coming: How Foxtel will fight Netflix
IT’S one of the most highly anticipated products to launch in Australia in recent memory, and is set to shake up the entire TV industry.
Foxtel puts a price on its TV future
Pay-TV giant Foxtel will start taking orders for its advanced iQ3 set-top box from today, revealing its price just hours before Netflix’s Australian launch.
A new Apple TV is coming soon
WITH the way consumers are watching TV changing, Apple is about to release a new Apple TV to own your living room.
Foxtel lobs grenade into TV war
THE TV war rages on with pay-TV provider Foxtel planning to launch its next-generation television recorder just one day before Netflix arrives.
The new TV show you have to watch next
IF YOU’RE a fan of laughing, then this is for you. Funny queen Tina Fey is back with Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and it’s a brilliant follow-up to 30 Rock.
The Real Housewives will liberate N Korea
MEET the North Korean defector who wants to start a revolution in the hermit kingdom by flooding them with episodes of The Real Housewives.
Netflix sets Aussie launch date
NETFLIX has finally announced when it will open up shop in Australia. But there is one big question it still will not answer.
Netflix Australian details official
NETFLIX has officially announced the date and details of its launch in Australia. There are noticeable missing items, though.
Better Call Saul the hero of TV in 2015
SPOILER ALERT: You can keep Game of Thrones, I have found my landmark show of 2015. Episode three was aired last night and it was the best episode yet.
Your TV could be spying on you
SAMSUNG is warning customers not to discuss sensitive information in front of its TVs as spoken word gets captured and sent to third parties.
TV war on Breaking Bad spin-off
AN Australian video-on-demand service is going to war with another competitor to offer cut-price access to a new Breaking Bad spin-off. But there’s a catch.
Orwell right: Don’t talk by your TV
SMART TVs let you command them by voice recognition. Samsung, echoing George Orwell’s 1984, tells owners why not to reveal any personal info.
Foxtel enlists broadband to beat rivals
‘WOULD you like broadband with that?’ Pay-TV giant Foxtel adds new services to its TV offering as the competition for streaming subscribers hots up.
More Aussies playing tablet tennis
SPORTS-mad Aussies are streaming more Australian Open matches than ever this year, with some using the technology to watch the action on more than one court at a time.
Two in five fall asleep on gadgets
A STUDY into Australian families’ use of technology shows children are using devices even as they fall asleep, and take their gadgets to the dinner table.
First review of Breaking Bad prequel
REVIEW: Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul had a lot to live up to. Luckily, it delivered the goods in the first two episodes. Read the review.
Why Netflix doesn’t block Aussies
NETFLIX’S CEO has revealed why they allow up to 200,000 Aussies to access the service through a secret back door.
Secret to picking right streaming service
STREAMING services like Presto, Netflix and Stan will deliver a new era of TV this year. But to succeed, they’ll need to predict what you want to see..
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