Netflix infidelity puts relationships to the test

Adam Turner 9:13 AM   Have you ever been unfaithful in the lounge room, or caught your partner faking it after a plot twist?

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Will Android apps on Google's Chromebooks be a winning combination?

Google's Chromebooks aim to win us away from traditional desktop computers with the addition of Android apps.

Adam Turner   The promise of tapping into Android's Google Play mobile app store on stripped-down Chrome OS notebook aims to win more Aussies away from "real" computers.

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Microsoft declares war on dumb passwords

People need to put a little more thought into choosing a password.

Adam Turner   Microsoft is creating a dynamic list of stupid passwords that you're forbidden to use with your online accounts, in an effort to protect people from their own laziness.

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Is this HTC's last hurrah?

HTC's new model is good, but is it good enough?

Peter Wells 11:45 PM   HTC is struggling to stand out.

Microsoft uses malware tactics to foist Windows 10 on more PCs

Like it or not, Microsoft is determined to force Windows 10 onto old computers using underhanded tactics.

Adam Turner   You need to stop closing that Windows 10 pop-up to avoid upgrading, as Microsoft is doing its best to sneak the latest version of Windows onto your computer.

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Geek Pilgrimage: Computer History Museum, Mountain View

The Commodore PET – one of the first PCs aimed at retail shoppers – on show at the Computer History Museum in Mountain ...

Adam Turner   If you're visiting the home of Google in Silicon Valley it's worth taking a quick history lesson to see where it all began.

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Google I/O: Hands on Project Tango augmented reality

Google's Project Tango augmented reality brings the world into your home.

Adam Turner   Rather than imagine how that new couch will look in your lounge room, Google's augmented reality smartphone lets you drop virtual objects into the real world.

Telstra's global roaming travel tax continues to sting

Before leaving the country it's important to check whether your telco intends to take you for a ride with hefty global ...

Adam Turner   Forget the overpriced food and exorbitant parking, Telstra is the one who really screws you at the airport.

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Hands on: Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player

Samsung's Ultra HD Blu-ray player is the first in Australian stores as movies start to appear on the shelves.

Adam Turner   High Dynamic Range continues to prove its importance as Samsung's UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray disc player lands on Australian shelves.

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Samsung dumps 3D TV as viewers look elsewhere

3D movies made a big splash, but they're a fad that comes and goes.

Adam Turner   Few viewers are likely to shed a tear as Samsung quietly abandons 3D features in its latest televisions.

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Seven's fragmented HD revival divides a nation of viewers

Jake Stringer of the Bulldogs celebrates one of his four goals.

Adam Turner   Melburnians will see more of their favourite shows in high definition than Sydneysiders as Seven's commitment to broadcast the AFL in high-def forces it to divide its efforts across the country.

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Hands on: Amazon Kindle Oasis ebook reader

This size of a CD case, Amazon's new Kindle Oasis is thinner and lighter than ever.

Adam Turner   Amazon's stalwart ebook reader has undergone a major overhaul, but it's hard to get past the lightweight Kindle's hefty price tag.

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Netflix update helps fight mobile data bill shock

Netflix is making it easier to keep up with your favourite shows while you're on the move.

Adam Turner   Watching House of Cards on the train is a quick way to burn through your 4G monthly data allowance, so Netflix has introduced a way to apply the brakes.

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Will Optus' English Premier League pricing put sports fans offside?

Should Australian sports fans be excited about Optus' new English Premier League deals?

Adam Turner    Optus has smashed Foxtel's football monopoly, but how will the fragmentation of broadcast rights play out for Australian sports fans?

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Hands on: Panasonic DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray player

Panasonic's Ultra HD Blu-ray player finally lets you make the most of those top-shelf Ultra HD televisions.

Adam Turner   Australia's first Ultra HD Blu-ray player delivers the goods but you'll want a top-shelf television and a great movie to really do it justice.

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Telstra delivers 4G mobile speed boost to budget Aussie telcos

More Australians will have access to faster mobile broadband speeds after Telstra granted more wholesaler partners ...

Adam Turner   Customers of Woolworths, AldiMobile and several other budget Aussie telcos can now enjoy faster mobile broadband after Telstra fast-tracked their access to its 4G network.

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Panasonic unveils Australia's first Ultra HD Blu-ray player

Australians can finally put their Ultra HD televisions to good use, with Ultra HD Blu-ray players and discs on the way.

Adam Turner   Four-times sharper than Blu-ray, the next generation of 4K Blu-ray movie discs is finally coming to Australia – but we're still waiting on the price tag.

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Game of Thrones piracy shows Aussies aren't afraid of copyright police

Back from the dead ... In one of the most anticipated television comebacks since Elvis in 1968, Jon Snow has been ...

Adam Turner   Local pirates clearly aren't trying too hard to cover their tracks, with a hefty slice of Game of Thrones season premiere downloads traced back to Australia.

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Opera browser's free built-in VPN vulnerable to major security flaw

Opera's VPN is handy for dodging online roadblocks, but it can still rat you out.

Adam Turner   Opera has added a free one-click VPN to help keep your data and online habits safe from prying eyes, but it's not foolproof.

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Netflix doubles down on HDR video in 2016

Netflix is preparing to go all-in on High Dynamic Range this year.

Adam Turner   Streaming giant Netflix is adding more than 150 hours of High Dynamic Range content this year, looking beyond raw resolution to offer more vivid colours and extra detail in the shadows.

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