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Be careful of this Netflix app
CYBER-security experts have issued a red alert after discovering knock-off Netflix software which contains a piece of malware called SpyNote.
The ridiculous future of your TV
THERE are two new technologies coming to your living room that will make your television viewing experience more lifelike than you ever imagined.
Marvel’s trippy new series is a wild headrush
LEGION’S embrace of interiority and the cerebral along with its considerable visual flourishes takes us on a wild ride like nothing else on TV.
What’s coming to Netflix, Stan and Foxtel
IF you binge-watched a little too hard over the holidays and need something new, Netflix, Stan and Foxtel have fresh content coming out this February.
Was Donald Trump ... actually right?
THE new US President has been mercilessly mocked for claiming his inauguration was seen by a record number of people. But was he right all along?
Difference between OLED and ULED TVs
BUYING a new television can be confusing, with a plethora of options on the market. Here is the one question you really need the answer to.
Netflix has a powerful new rival
NETFLIX’S reign as the king of streaming services might soon come to an end, with a powerful competitor throwing its hat in the ring.
Why this $17,500 TV is an absolute steal
IT’S understandable that you might think a $17,500 price tag is far from a bargain, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Let us explain.
Insane new gadgets you’ll want
FROM sleek TVs and incredible computers, to not-creepy robots, these are the gadgets you’ll want in your home immediately.
How is Netflix still doing this in 2017?
NETFLIX built a streaming empire by forging the future of home entertainment, but they just can’t let go of this relic from its past.
Now TVs are getting ridiculous
THE race to make TVs as thin as possible has resulted in a product that’s barely even recognisable as a television.
Sherlock creators address ‘final season’ rumours
FANS have waited years for season four but could this new batch of Sherlock episodes be the final ones?
What’s coming to Netflix and Stan
THE new year will bring fresh content for your streaming services. Here is everything coming to Netflix and Stan in January.
Bizarre new Netflix trend
NETFLIX has ushered in a new era of binge watching but this strange new trend is taking it to ridiculous levels.
Has your Netflix been hacked?
SOMEONE might have purchased your Netflix login details on the dark web and is binge-watching all of your content for free. Here’s how to check.
10 hacks to improve your Netflix
WITH these little tweaks and third party software, you can personalise your Netflix binge-watching experience like never before.
What’s coming to your Netflix
TO help you binge-watch the Christmas holidays away, here is a list of films and television shows still to come on Netflix, Foxtel and Stan this month.
Should you bother with Amazon TV?
AMAZON Prime Video is finally in Australia. But before you sign up for another streaming service, here’s what you need to know.
Tinder’s super creepy new feature
TINDER has a disturbing new feature that works by involving your direct family in your online dating life. It’s every bit as suss as it sounds.
What to binge-watch over the break
THERE is nothing on TV this time of the year to while away all that spare time. Try these 10 must-watch TV shows.
Australia’s newest streaming service
SNACKABLE TV is taking the internet by a storm. The service is also the new home of presenter Danny Clayton almost a year on from the axing of Channel V.
Chat to your favourite UFC stars for $3
WITH a brutal first-round knockout, Stipe Miocic became one of the most feared and famous men on the planet. You can go face-to-face with him.
Netflix launches another big change
HAVING already added offline downloads, Netflix has announced another change to its streaming service, which will change how subscribers make decisions.
Netflix explain mediocre movie library
DISAPPOINTED by the lack of good movies in your Netflix library? According to the company’s head of content, it’s kind of your fault.
YouTube to lose its biggest star
YOUTUBE’S biggest star PewDiePie might have 49 million loyal subscribers and 13 billion video views, but this won’t stop him from leaving the service in protest.
The twelve ads of Christmas
Youtube’s most-watched Christmas adverts of 2016, plus a few of our festive favourites.
This could change the cinema
IMAGINE being able to watch a movie from the comfort of your house, only two weeks after it had been released in cinemas. It could soon be a reality.
Crude, funny and not for squeamish
WE’VE waited six months for it and now Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s hilarious and violent TV series is finally available to stream.
The best secrets hidden in pop culture
HAVE you ever thought there might be something more to a movie, game or album than you first thought. Well, it could be an Easter egg.
How to exploit Netflix’s game changer
HAVE you ever wanted to download content from Netflix to watch later, without chewing up all your data? Now you can. Here’s how it works.
Proof the war on piracy is pointless
IN 12 months, there have been a billion take-down requests for pirated content. It’s open warfare - but as this new service proves, it is ultimately futile.
The weird surge in VHS recorder sales
THE final VHS recorders came off the production line this year but one country is desperate to snap them all up.
Hysteria over Australian Netflix series
LONG criticised for not investing in Australian shows, Netflix has finally put some money into a local series. But not everyone is happy.
Netflix’s colossal $170 million gamble
WITH a regal price tag of $170 million, Netflix’s new show The Crown might be the most expensive piece of television ever produced. Does it deliver?
Apple’s plan to change how we watch TV
Tim Cook said he was very excited about the unified experience that offers one place to enjoy your favourite shows and movies across all your devices.
How you can watch Sherlock season four
TIME really does fly. Before you know it, a new season of Sherlock is almost upon us. Here’s how you can watch it the same day as the UK.
Netflix just got a whole lot stronger
NETFLIX’S profits have surged and its share price has jumped, but there is one key area where the company has had to back off.
Seriously good new TV shows
THE Americans have just debuted a whole slate of great TV shows. Here are 10 new TV shows to add to your watchlist.
The future of the TV tech battle
SONY’S latest flagship TV, which introduces a new type of screen, asks serious questions about the future of TV technology.
Optus’ colossal gamble backfires
OPTUS paid big bucks to swoop in and get the rights to the EPL. It was supposed to be a coup. It appears to have backfired.
New Netflix show called ‘racist’
A NEW original series from Netflix has sparked a heated debate online regarding the diversity seen in the highly-acclaimed series.
The mid-range television you should buy
THIS mid-range television outshines its price tag by offering astounding picture quality, alongside a number of other impressive features.
Latest casualty in the war with Netflix
FOXTEL has made a major move in the streaming wars against Netflix and its other rivals, and it means Presto will soon be no more.
What Aussie TV will be like in 2020
VIRTUAL reality that puts you inside the show, personalised news bulletins, bonus content and more local programs — this is the future of television in Australia.
Did Luke Cage meet its great expectations?
ONE of the more anticipated series in 2016, Luke Cage has much heavy lifting to do given the great expectations heaved upon its shoulders.
Is Netflix about to make a huge mistake?
THERE is one genre Netflix has avoided for a long time, now it’s diving in with 20 new original shows. It’s going to be a big gamble, but will it pay off?
Will Netflix’s next big gamble pay off?
ARE you a fan of Stranger Things, Daredevil, House of Cards and other Netflix Originals? We certainly hope you answered yes to that question.
Aussies no longer behind on Netflix
WE MAY not have the exact same Netflix library as the rest of the world but at least we’re catching up in one area.
Netflix exec’s smackdown for Aussies
THE US Netflix library has 349 shows that are unavailable in Australia, but a company executive reckons we should all stop whining about it.
Is Netflix suffering a backlash?
TRADITIONAL media is getting increasingly worried about its ability to keep up with the streaming giant and a “backlash” is brewing.
Netflix axes one of its own TV shows
NETFLIX has made a move it rarely does — it has cancelled one of its original programs. The upcoming third season of Bloodline will be the last.
Netflix’s big snub to foreign customers
NETFLIX customers are willing to pay more for a better content library, but don’t expect it to happen any time soon.
Netflix’s big snub to foreign customers
NETFLIX customers are willing to pay more for a better content library, but don’t expect it to happen any time soon.
Foxtel takes on streaming giants
DESPITE the streaming services boom subscription TV is continuing to grow with Foxtel’s numbers on the rise.
Netflix’s unlikely streaming competitor
STREAMING giants Netflix, Stan and Presto will have a new competitor come December, with an old rival revamping its own packages.
YouTube’s lounge room plan
STREAMING giant YouTube has just increased its efforts to be the next great competitor to rival Netflix, Stan and Presto with one big change.
North Korea’s Netflix wannabe
IN A state TV broadcast, North Korean officials said they are launching a Netflix-style video on demand service for their people.
Review: Samsung’s quantum dot TV
WHAT is quantum dot technology and how has it allowed Samsung to create such amazing display in its latest TV series?
The best thing about TV right now
PEOPLE keep saying it’s the golden age of television. But it’s not just the quality of the shows that’s making TV great. There’s another trend we can be thankful for.
Luke Cage trailer finally drops
AFTER that epic teaser a few weeks ago, you know you’ve been hanging out for the first proper Luke Cage trailer. Behold.
Buzzy miniseries to finally hit Netflix
IT DOMINATED the cultural zeitgeist in the US for months. But if you missed it on TV, you’ll finally be able to catch it on streaming.
We need to talk about Stranger Things
FROM the heavy synth soundtrack to the kids bikes to Winona Ryder and Matthew Modine, Stranger Things is unapologetically nostalgic.
Last known VCR maker stops production
AFTER poor sales and lack of parts, the world’s last VCR manufacturer has announced it will be calling it a day at the end of the month. RIP old friend.
Queensland’s big plan for Netflix
SINCE launching in Australia last year, Netflix has continued to grow in popularity. Now, the sunshine state is pushing for something to change the game.
Netflix has released a cool new feature
NETFLIX has released a new feature aimed at making the service more shareable, but will it boost customer retention?
Live long and prosper ... on Netflix
TREKKIES, rejoice. Your streaming schedule is about to get hectic. Every episode of Star Trek ever made is about to be available on streaming. And there’s good news about the new series.
Fetch TV launch two set-top boxes
THE closest Australia has to a Foxtel competitor, Fetch TV, has launched two new set-top boxes to stake its claim. Do they measure up?
Mr Robot is back and it’ll totally screw with you
MR ROBOT season two is finally back and it’s as much of a mindwarp as you’d expect.
World reacts to new Netflix logo
NETFLIX has updated its logo and internet has been thrust into meltdown with social media users debating the new look.
Mr Robot conspiracy theories
NOT long to go until the return of one of the most trippy TV shows on air. This is what you need to know before season two of Mr Robot starts.
What Game of Thrones finally got right
GAME of Thrones copped a lot of flak for this but in season six, the writers finally got it right. And it’s so much better for it.
Eight juicy Game of Thrones revelations
SPOILER ALERT. Game of Thrones’ sixth season finally blew past the plot in George R.R. Martin’s books. That means it was full of important revelations.
GOT finale plagued by illegal downloads
THE season finale of Game of Thrones has been already been torrented an absurd amount of times by illegal downloaders across the globe.
Please make this happen, Netflix
CUSTOMERS of Netflix have been asking for this feature for a long time and now it appears the company might be listening.
Netflix crackdown backfires in Oz
CRACKING down on Australians with American Netflix accounts appears to be backfiring, as subscribers head elsewhere.
Jerry Maguire director’s ambitious show
CAMERON Crowe brought us Almost Famous and Jerry Maguire. Now’s he turning his hands to TV with a music-themed series.
Netflix crackdown backfires in Oz
CRACKING down on Australians with American Netflix accounts appears to be backfiring on the company, as subscribers head elsewhere.
What Netflix can teach us about politics
IF you’re struggling to get into politics ahead of the July 2 election, Netflix could be the thing to get you interested.
What to expect in OITNB’s new season
ORANGE is the New Black is back tonight (finally). This is why you should binge it all this weekend.
Dark side of full-time streaming
IF YOU were paid to watch Netflix, you would think you’d be pretty happy right? It turns out professional binge-watching isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
The $1b tool keeping you transfixed
FOR A long time Netflix has been perfecting its recommendation tool, and they’re pretty impressed with it.
How Netflix chooses its TV shows
HOW does Netflix chooses the TV shows it makes? Cindy Holland, the woman behind its original programs, reveals what it takes.
TV shows we devour and ones we savour
SOME shows we hammer through in a weekend. Others we save over a longer period. Netflix has worked out exactly which ones.
Foxtel dishes out a dose of reality
Just three months after its launch, Hayu is teaming with Foxtel to give some of its subscribers a dose of reality TV.
PlayStation’s first TV show is here
WE’VE waited over a year for PlayStation’s first original TV show to hit Australia. Was it worth the wait?
For everyone who hates The Bachelor
IF YOU’VE ever exasperatingly wondered why people are obsessed with dating shows like The Bachelor and First Date, then this is the show for you.
Netflix and Disney ink exclusive deal
NETFLIX US is one step closer to world domination, well, when it comes to online streaming at least.
Review: Panasonic 4K Blu-ray player
FIRST came 4K TVs, now 4K content is catching up, and it’s arriving on discs. We put the first wave of 4K Blu-ray Disc players to the test.
TVs getting too big for our homes
FORGET the 40-inch TV, that’s only good enough for a bedroom. Top model screens are now almost as big as doors and average screen sizes have doubled.
Customers fight back against Netflix
A GROWING number of Netflix customers have hit out at the company’s CEO saying “we shouldn’t have to choose between Netflix and privacy”.
Sobering figure of the Netflix revolution
THE huge number of hours of TV commercials Netflix subscribers avoid puts the on-demand revolution in sobering perspective.
Things are looking grim for OITNB women
THE latest trailer for Orange Is The New Black just dropped and things are looking less than cheery for our favourite characters.
High resolution comes early for 4K buyers
AUSTRALIANS who bought 4K TVs will get high-definition content earlier than expected after Samsung did a hush-hush launch of its new Blu-ray Disc Player.
Aussie parents slam Telstra
AN Australian mother is rounding up fellow parents to take on a mighty target: the country’s biggest telco, Telstra.
Netflix reveals dirty little secret
DID you know Netflix has developed a carefully orchestrated method to ensure you are binge watching content on its service?
The TV drama facing Australians
AUSTRALIANS are splashing cash on big-screen 4K TVs in record numbers, but 4K content is hard to access and 4K Blu-ray Discs are months away.
Best TV shows to stream right now
IF THE idea of having to choose between House Rules, The Voice and MasterChef leaves you feeling cold, then check out these streaming gems instead.
Netflix claims first victim
EMBATTLED media company Quickflix has appointed voluntary administrators after it failed to clinch a deal with rival Stan.
Netflix’s $7.8 billion gamble
NETFLIX subscribers will rejoice with news of Netflix’s latest commitment, but it has some investors worried for the company.
Man’s insane TV binge marathon
EVER watched episode after episode of TV and lost track of time? This man took it to a whole new level with dire results.
