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Is this the best new movie website in Australia?

A new movie website shows a breakdown of what films are showing in Australia, and where you can go see them at a cinema near you.

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Hollywood studios issue takedowns for the Pirate Bay documentary

Several Hollywood studios have issued takedown notices for TPB AFK, the Pirate Bay documentary that was legally released online for free.

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Disney making Star Wars Rebels, a new animated show

The show will air in 2014, first as a one-hour special and then as a regular series. It's set chronologically between the third prequel film and the original Star Wars movie.

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New app-only film delivers horror to mobile

An episodic horror film experience has been built specifically for iOS, from Mulholland Drive and The Ring producer Neal Edelstein.

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Richard Armitage: interview

CNET Australia caught up with The Hobbit's Richard Armitage to talk CGI, Tolkien, fat suits — and sustainable energy.

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Pacific Rim brings the fight to Australia

The latest Pacific Rim banner poster fights a raging, giant-monster battle over Sydney's Harbour Bridge.

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Is this the best new movie website in Australia?

A new movie website shows a breakdown of what films are showing in Australia, and where you can go see them at a cinema near you. 3

Hollywood studios issue takedowns for the Pirate Bay documentary

Several Hollywood studios have issued takedown notices for TPB AFK, the Pirate Bay documentary that was legally released online for free.

Disney making Star Wars Rebels, a new animated show

The show will air in 2014, first as a one-hour special and then as a regular series. It's set chronologically between the third prequel film and the original Star Wars movie.

New app-only film delivers horror to mobile

An episodic horror film experience has been built specifically for iOS, from Mulholland Drive and The Ring producer Neal Edelstein.

Google beats Apple to music-streaming service

Google has made its first move into a space already occupied by the likes of Pandora, Spotify and, possibly, Apple.

Google close to launching music-streaming service

Google has now signed on the three major labels as it gears up to unveil a Spotify rival.

Why no iTunes for Windows 8 shouldn't surprise you

Microsoft has said that Apple is showing no signs of wanting to bring its popular jukebox software to Windows 8, but this was obvious. 4

What is Ultraviolet?

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

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

Richard Armitage: interview

CNET Australia caught up with The Hobbit's Richard Armitage to talk CGI, Tolkien, fat suits — and sustainable energy.

Pacific Rim brings the fight to Australia Crave

The latest Pacific Rim banner poster fights a raging, giant-monster battle over Sydney's Harbour Bridge.

What iTunes needs next

Apple's venerable iTunes Store has been around for 10 years, but here's what it needs to make it through another 10.

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Review | Accessories

Plantronics BackBeat Go

The BackBeat Go headphone set is fine for use as a hands-free accessory, but we can't recommend it for music playback over cheaper, wired alternatives. 2
Review | Mobile Phones

Philips Fidelio 7700

The Fidelio 7700 is a lightweight, highly portable speaker dock for your iPad, but it's expensive for the sound you get in return.
Review | Mobile Phones

iLuv Audio Cube

The Audio Cube delivers a serious sound for a unit of its size, and it looks great while sounding so good. No landscape docking option makes it a dud for film buffs, though.
Review | Mobile Phones

Jabra Sport-Corded

We wish Jabra had delivered top-notch audio, but we imagine the package as a whole will appeal to those with an active lifestyle. 1
Review | Home Cinema

J&L iWall IMS27 2.1 Channel Music Center

The iWall is both big and bold, with big sound and a bold and heavy physical design. 6
Review | Mobile Phones

Plantronics BackBeat 903

Gym junkies will love the 903 for music playback during workouts, although its use as a hands-free device for phones is challenged by the position of the mic.