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Behind the scenes at MythBusters

Get a cheeky peek into the strange, hilarious world of MythBusters as we join the crew to conduct a shark-related experiment.

10/03/2008 01:52 PM

D-Box: movies in motion

D-Box is a new technology that synchronises your theatre seating with the onscreen video and sound to literally make you move with the action.

08/06/2007 12:06 PM

HDMI 1.3 - is it worth waiting for?

HDMI 1.3 is touted as a major enhancement of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) specification. John Falcone looks at what it offers, and whether you should hold off purchases until AV gear with this HDMI update is more widely available.

19/12/2006 12:57 PM

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HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.
How Seven blew the internet Olympics

If there ever was an opportunity for a broadcaster to showcase the potential of internet video, this was it, and Seven has blown it. Perhaps its executives should have rung their mates at NBC in the US and gotten some pointers on online coverage.
Oi!: Getting a complex(ion) over high definition

Even make-up has entered the age of high definition.
Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.
ABC's Web TV a hit

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has claimed an instant success with its new internet television platform iView, with 58,000 people visiting the site in its first 24 hours of operation.
Digital TV in Australia

The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.
Whaddyareckon?: The End

Crank up Green Day's Time of Your Life and keep the aloe vera tissues close to hand, because it's time for the final instalment of Whaddyareckon?
Electronics heavyweights unite to develop wireless HD video

Sony, Samsung and other consumer electronics heavyweights are uniting to support a technology that could send high definition video signals wirelessly from a single set-top box to screens around the home.
Whaddyareckon?: Where have all the Trekkies gone?

With the 11th Star Trek film currently in post-production, we try and track down some Trekkies.

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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.
Logitech Harmony One

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.
Beo5

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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What is HDMI?

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.
Logitech Harmony One

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.
Apple TV

A lack of playable formats and limited functionality really stunts the appeal of the otherwise elegant Apple TV. Read our Australian review.
NetComm Banksia Digital HD USB TV Tuner

The Banksia USB HDTV tuner is a high quality, space-saving way to reap the benefits of a high-definition television and PVR system for under AU$200.
Logitech Harmony 1000i

The swanky Logitech Harmony 1000i can be programmed by the average consumer, which saves the cost of hiring a home installer to do it.

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Logitech Harmony One

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.
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.
Logitech Harmony 785

This sleek universal remote has great functionality and a PC application that makes it easy to customise your settings.

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HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.
Pioneer 'Kuro' LCD sneak peek

It's been a big year for Pioneer. First it announced that it would be ceasing production on its own plasma panels and then we found out it would be producing an LCD TV, which on the face of it sounds like heresy.