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Sony 'mastered in 4K' Blu-rays a mixed blessing

The "mastered in 4K" name is sure to confuse many buyers this year, but Sony's special new Blu-rays are an impressive boost in quality over your average Blu-ray release.

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Quickflix to deliver HBO shows close to broadcast

Australian online video service Quickflix has announced that it will soon have digital sales rights for HBO programs, offering both download and streaming of shows within hours of US broadcast.

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Australian music-streaming services compared

Confused about all of the music-streaming services on offer? Here's the low-down on each one that's available in Australia.

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Game of Thrones director not worried by piracy

Game of Thrones director David Petrarca has said that the hit show hasn't been hurt by piracy at all; in fact, it may have helped.

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Dr Dre sues Yamaha over headphones

Beats Electronics is suing Yamaha over alleged patent infringement. Beats claims that Yamaha has copied the design of its Beats by Dr Dre headphone range.

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The coolest and craziest of CES 2013

While we get to see some brilliant new tech at CES every year, by far the most fun part is when it veers way left of centre. Here are some of the coolest and craziest gadgets that we saw at CES 2013.

Latest News

True Blood season six lands on Quickflix

The local video-streaming service will have the vampire-themed HBO show just hours after it airs in the US.

Netflix lines up 300 hours of DreamWorks TV

US video-streaming service Netflix will create multiple original series based on DreamWorks franchises like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda.

LG launches Laser Display in Australia

The Laser Display is a combination short-throw Full HD projector and specially designed 100-inch screen that will set you back AU$8999.

Asus launches ultra-compact VivoPC

This Windows 8 home theatre PC stands just 56mm tall and has 802.11ac support. 1

Sonos 4.1 update improves Spotify, playlist support

Sonos has announced an update to its software that promises improved playlist support and better Spotify integration.

Xbox One supports 4K and 3D

Microsoft has confirmed that the new console does indeed support Ultra HD for both video and gaming. 2

Copyright lawyers threaten 'porn pirates' with exposure

Anti-piracy lawyers are telling suspected pornography pirates that they'll be contacting neighbours and family to "investigate" the downloads. 1

What is Ultraviolet?

The digital movie service is now live in Australia, but what actually is Ultraviolet and how do you use it? 3

Netflix hurting BitTorrent traffic?

Video-streaming service Netflix has claimed that BitTorrent traffic drops when it opens in new territories. 5

US ambassador engages critics after Game of Thrones piracy plea

US Ambassador Bleich has said that piracy is no more a compliment than someone "hitting on your partner", and asked that we, like Lannisters, "always pay our debts". 4

Sony 'mastered in 4K' Blu-rays a mixed blessing

The "mastered in 4K" name is sure to confuse many buyers this year, but Sony's special new Blu-rays are an impressive boost in quality over your average Blu-ray release. 5

Quickflix reveals new plans

Streaming and DVD rental service Quickflix has simplified its subscriptions offerings to just three plans, each with "unlimited streaming". 1

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Review | Radios and Receivers

Denon CEOL RCD-N8

The Denon CEOL is a well thought out compact stereo, providing good quality from a wide range of sources, including your network and the internet. 1
Review | Home Cinema

JBL OnBeat Micro

Offering surprisingly decent sound for its small size, the JBL OnBeat Micro makes for a good little desktop or bedside speaker and charging station for iPhone 5 owners.
Review | Home Cinema

Sonos Playbar

The Sonos Playbar is cleverly designed and does great fake surround, but it's better suited to current Sonos customers than newcomers. 2
Preview | Home Cinema

Topfield TBF-100HD

Topfield has produced a no-frills HD tuner that has a PVR function for USB drives and an impressive $69 price tag. 2
Review | Home Cinema

Sennheiser Momentum headphones

The Sennheiser Momentum headphones may not have enough bass to satisfy every taste, but they are in every other way the best sounding, full-size audiophile headphones we've heard in a long time. 2
Preview | Games

Tritton Warhead 7.1 wireless gaming headset

Tritton's wireless, surround sound gaming headset is the first to incorporate wireless Xbox chat.