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London Olympics viewing, listening guide

The starting grid of the 2012 London Olympics is within sight, so it's time to begin planning one's viewing, eating and sleeping schedule, and CNET Australia's here to help.

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Foxtel on Xbox, available to all

Foxtel has announced that its Xbox 360 service is now live all across Australia — no exceptions.

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Foxtel and Austar integrate, Austar viewers gain Olympics channels

Foxtel has begun integrating regional pay-TV operator Austar, with viewers on both platforms gaining new channels and better packages from 1 July 2012.

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What will Google do with Motorola?

Now that Google's acquisition of Motorola is a sealed deal, CNET is looking at the options for Google's new hardware business.

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BBC plans to broadcast every Olympics event live

If you live in the UK and love the Olympics, then the BBC has excellent news for you. The national broadcaster will stream or broadcast every event live.

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Bad reception: a TV antenna FAQ

You may have the newest, shiniest television on your street, but it will be all for nought, if you can't receive free-to-air digital TV.

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New Boxee TV: cloud PVR and broadcast TV

Boxee has unveiled a new device in the US, combining HDTV channels, PVR recording and media-streaming apps.

Optus TV adds 18 channels to Fetch service

Optus has added 18 new channels to its Fetch TV offering as an optional extra to customers for AU$10 per month.

ACCC puts an end to 'Wi-Fi Ready' marketing claims

The ACCC has declared companies will no longer be allowed to call devices "Wi-Fi Ready" if they require an extra purchase to add the wireless features.

London Olympics viewing, listening guide

The starting grid of the 2012 London Olympics is within sight, so it's time to begin planning one's viewing, eating and sleeping schedule, and CNET Australia's here to help. 11

Foxtel on Xbox, available to all

Foxtel has announced that its Xbox 360 service is now live all across Australia — no exceptions. 1

Foxtel and Austar integrate, Austar viewers gain Olympics channels

Foxtel has begun integrating regional pay-TV operator Austar, with viewers on both platforms gaining new channels and better packages from 1 July 2012.

What will Google do with Motorola?

Now that Google's acquisition of Motorola is a sealed deal, CNET is looking at the options for Google's new hardware business. 1

BBC plans to broadcast every Olympics event live

If you live in the UK and love the Olympics, then the BBC has excellent news for you. The national broadcaster will stream or broadcast every event live.

Bad reception: a TV antenna FAQ

You may have the newest, shiniest television on your street, but it will be all for nought, if you can't receive free-to-air digital TV. 3

Foxtel launches catch-up TV service for its iQ box

Foxtel has launched an internet catch-up TV service, accessible from its iQ PVR.

Optus to seek TV Now High Court appeal

Optus intends to ask the High Court to hear an appeal of the judgment that decided its TV-recording app TV Now breaches the copyright of Australia's biggest sporting codes.

Australian iTunes store now offers TV series in HD

Here's something we noticed today whilst browsing the Australian iTunes store: we Antipodeans can now opt for TV series in HD.

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Preview | DVD/PVR

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.
Preview | Home Cinema

LG HR929T

LG's HR929T offers twin HD tuners and a 1TB hard drive, along with 3D Blu-ray playback and LG's own Smart TV services. 1
Review | Home Cinema

Foxtel iQHD

A first-class HD set-top box, this is the quintessential path to getting full value out of a Foxtel subscription. 1
Review | Home Cinema

Topfield TRF-2460 Masterpiece HD Plus

The TRF-2460 does what it's set out to do well and the Ice TV feature is handy, but the almost identically specified TRF-7170 undercuts it on price by a handy margin. 1
Review | Home Cinema

Telstra T-Box

Telstra's T-Box is a great storefront for BigPond Movies, but it is seriously lacking as a PVR and as the central component in a home theatre. 1
Review | Home Cinema

Topfield TRF-7170

The TRF-7170 is a fully featured 1TB twin tuner PVR that does its job — just don't expect any servings of panache. 1