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Samsung to bundle Foxtel HD+ with TVs

Samsung is set to announce a bundling promotion of a free Foxtel iQ2 box with its new TVs in order to compete with Sony's new PS3 and Bravia deal.

27/06/2008 02:42 PM

NHK smashes the 4K image barrier

NHK smashes the 4K image barrier

Japanese broadcaster NHK has developed display technologies capable of displaying 32-megapixels of information, or 16 times more detail than high-definition consumer panels.

20/06/2008 03:27 PM

Whaddyareckon?: Home theatre vs movie theatre

Whaddyareckon?: Home theatre vs movie theatre  Video

Trips to the cinema: laughably old-fashioned or still a good night out? We put the home against the multiplex in this week's episode.

30/05/2008 05:34 PM

Panasonic range focuses on 1080p and plasma

Panasonic range focuses on 1080p and plasma  Video

Panasonic has unveiled its 2008 range of televisions and home theatre in Sydney with HD recorders and plasmas high on its priority list.

29/05/2008 01:13 PM

Super Hi-Vision the next HD standard

Super Hi-Vision the next HD standard

Plans are already afoot for the next version of HD — it's called Super Hi-Vision and it features four times the resolution of 1080p.

22/05/2008 04:48 PM

Green no longer just a fad in consumer tech

Investors and tech industry leaders say being green is now critical to their bottom line.

21/05/2008 04:46 PM

James Cameron: 3D heading beyond movies

James Cameron: 3D heading beyond movies

The filmmaker tells digital advertisers that the kind of 3D experiences just making their way into movies will also reshape television and gaming.

21/05/2008 03:54 PM

New TV services to be shelved

The federal government has shelved the launch of several new TV channels — including mobile services — amid concerns policy and technical flaws would make them unviable.

21/05/2008 10:20 AM

Foxtel iQ2 pricing exposed, long waits expected

Foxtel iQ2 pricing exposed, long waits expected

Foxtel has unwittingly unveiled its HD pricing today after inviting customers on its e-mail list to order its iQ2 set-top box, with callers experiencing long delays.

19/05/2008 03:25 PM

What's next for Apple? We think it's the remote

After looking at what Apple has done in the past, there are some clues going forward. A good place to look is some of its older products, both software and hardware.

13/05/2008 05:12 PM

Report questions Sony's next-gen TV claims

Does OLED technology live up to its performance claims?

12/05/2008 05:11 PM

PS3 bundling could lead to delays

PS3 bundling could lead to delays

Since the PlayStation 3 was released 12 months ago it has been a popular item for promotional bundles, but customers shouldn't pay for one expecting instant gratification.

02/05/2008 01:15 PM

Freeview versus TiVo is just a smoke-screen

If you were confused about digital TV then there's a new word to think about — Freeview — but is this supposed rivalry with TiVo a diversion from the real issue?

07/04/2008 03:09 PM

Australia behind at catch-up TV

Australia behind at catch-up TV

CNET.com.au contributor Bill Dawes joins a select group of Australian broadband users picked to take part in a trial of the ABC's new Playback TV service.

03/04/2008 05:45 PM

BBC and Missy kick goals for 3D TV

BBC and Missy kick goals for 3D TV

With punters now donning special glasses to watch 3D music videos and rugby matches as well as animated movies, is there new momentum behind this old technology?

14/03/2008 05:30 PM

Pioneer to outsource plasma, sell LCDs

Pioneer will stop making plasma display panels in an effort to turn around its money-losing business, the Japanese electronics maker has said.

10/03/2008 03:44 PM

IPTV off the radar in Oz

Although Internet video seems to be going mainstream in the US, the idea of tuning in to IPTV content without needing to connect to a next gen console or home theatre PC is not catching on with Australian vendors, let alone consumers.

07/03/2008 02:17 PM

Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer Electronics is to cease all production of plasma panels and instead source panels from competitor Matsushita, according to Reuters.

05/03/2008 04:14 PM

Seven finally joins Foxtel line-up

After years of resistance, the Seven Network today became the last Australian channel to allow its digital signal to be retransmitted on Foxtel.

14/02/2008 01:10 PM

Hitachi to pull out of consumer market

Hitachi to pull out of consumer market

Hitachi Australia has announced it is pulling out of the consumer market in Australia in a letter distributed to retailers on Friday night.

21/01/2008 10:44 AM

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