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.
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.
Apple's iTunes Store in the US now allows users to rent movies rather than purchase them, but there's still no word when a similar service might be available Down Under.
The ability to connect practically all electronic devices to the Internet will unleash a burst of innovation and business opportunities that will rival the impact on personal computers, Intel CEO Paul Otellini has revealed.
The Internet still isn't the delivery vehicle for TV shows and movies, and that doesn't bode well for a box that Steve Jobs has called a "hobby."
Sony believes that the weak spot in Apple's iTunes fortress could be in video downloads. Considering that its iTunes rival, Connect, failed so spectacularly, what are its chances of succeeding this time?
Next month, Apple TV owners will have the option of watching all that user-generated video has to offer on their big-screen TVs.
Sony today unveiled the Bravia Internet Video Link, a small accessory designed to deliver online video to compatible Bravia flat-screen HDTVs.
By 2007, the lamps in rear projection HDTVs could be replaced by lasers.
No more nagging about playing video games after bedtime. Hopscotch wants to keep kids from being glued to gadgets.
Will TDVision's technology help 3D video finally take off?
Just because the television is flat doesn't mean the content has to be.
Modern hotel TV systems let guests view their bill, access the Net and order premium channels. But they aren't secure, one hacker claims.
According to Microsoft, an Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) did not exist when it launched its Windows Media Center in Australia, and does not exist now. But a local Australian company says it's had one for one and a half years already.
Toshiba is planning to launch televisions with a new display technology that it says produces better picture quality and consumes less power than current plasma sets.
Do I really need 54 buttons?
Earlier this year, Intel delayed its chip for large-screen televisions. Now the Santa Clara, Calif.-based company is killing it.
A keychain gadget allows people to turn off most televisions, whose flashing images and background drone inventor Mitch Altman compares to second-hand smoke.
Intel won't be getting into television this year after all.
You've just purchased a expensive new TV--but you have to spend hundreds more to get it professionally calibrated. Is it worth the money?
Conceptronic Grab 'n' Go Multimedia Player
The Grab 'n' Go Multimedia Player makes a decent play at the budget-end of the playback market — but its limitations are obvious.
If you're looking for a sturdy, workhorse remote and don't want to pay through the nose then the Logitech Harmony One is an excellent choice.
Bang & Olufsen puts its unique design mark on a universal remote and (for a fee) does all the programming for you.
Netgear EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD
Netgear's EVA8000 is a streaming media player designed to plug into your high-definition television, allowing you to enjoy your videos and listen to music stored on your network from the comfort of your lounge.
Lindy 3 Port HDMI Switch with Remote
The Lindy 3 Port HDMI Switch with Remote is an inexpensive and recommended upgrade for anyone looking to add extra sources to their home theatre.
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