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Google bringing Android to your TV

Google TV is teaming up with Intel and Sony to bring mobile-like apps to your television.

No Avatar 3D Blu-ray this year

Avatar is seen as the movie that will spearhead the uptake of 3D television, but hopes that it will come out in November have been dashed and it may not come out until 2012.

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Reviews

HDI Dune BD Prime 3.0

The HDI Dune BD Prime 3.0 is an excellent video streamer and CD player, but unfortunately it doesn't quite pass muster as a Blu-ray player.
Samsung BD-C6900

Samsung's got a range of new 3D TVs on offer, but there's not much point in getting one without its companion 3D Blu-ray player.
Toshiba Regza 47ZV600A

The Toshiba Regza 47ZV600E is a capable LCD TV which delivers in the audio-visual department, all at a fairly inexpensive asking price.
Heavy Rain

This deeply moving adventure adapts to your every action and is not to be missed.
Toshiba Regza 46RV600A

The Toshiba 46RV600A is a 46-inch LCD television that features a 3000:1 native contrast and a full-HD picture.
BioShock 2

BioShock 2 is a beautiful and disturbing return to Rapture.
LG 47SL90QD

Boasting excellent image quality and deep blacks, the LG 47SL90QD is a very good LED-based television — it’s just a pity about its shallow viewing angle and lack of audio grunt.
Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-ray Player

Toshiba's BDX2000 Blu-ray player is a little light on features, but offers great picture and audio quality at an affordable price.

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Features

3D TV FAQ

CNET experts answer 20 common questions about 3D display technology for TVs, Blu-ray players, PlayStation 3 and other home theatre equipment.
TV industry turns blind eye to non-3D viewers

A small but significant proportion of TV buyers can't see the 3D effects on a 2D screen. How is the industry addressing them?
Best home cinema devices of 2009

From Blu-ray players to home media streamers, CNET Australia looks at the best home cinema gadgets of the year.
Best racing games for those who need speed

Are you a demon behind the wheel who thinks too fast is never fast enough? Save yourself a speeding ticket by getting in the driver's seat with one of these racing titles.

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News

PlayStation Move priced, games announced

Sony's glowing neon ball on a stick has finally been given a name, an approximate price and a loose release schedule.
Doctor Who debuts on ABC's iView

In a first for ABC TV, the new series of Doctor Who will launch on the broadcaster's iView online video service.
Atdec mount hangs your TV like a picture

Samsung debuted its newest wall-mounting system at CES 2009, which enabled you to hang your TV "like a picture".
Microsoft shows how PCs, phones, Xbox 360s play well together

A recent demo of a single game being played on a PC, a phone and an Xbox 360 shows how Microsoft's three-screen philosophy will work in practice.

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DIYs and How-to

How to get the best deal on a new TV

If you're looking to buy a new television, there are a lot of things to consider. Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone, as CNET Australia is here to help.
Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
Blu-ray Profile 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 explained

How come there are so many different versions of Blu-ray, and what's the difference anyway? We look at the three different types and the features they offer.
How to connect your HDTV

In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

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Downloads

Gex demo

Tour cheesy TV with a trash-talking reptile.
Beavis and Butt-head: Bunghole In One demo

See miniature golf in a whole new way.
RetroScan Photoshop Plug-in

Simulate appearance of your video displays.
Movie and TV Collection #1 Sounds

Configure your Palm to use TV and movie theme songs as alarms.