An inside look at Samsung's approach to product design
At a gathering of designers from Samsung's Korea headquarters, the company made it clear that it will continue to push toward being a lifestyle brand, and one that emphasizes connecting consumers with...
View ArticleThe TVs of CES 2013
For the entirety of the second week in January, the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show was the place to be in the world of tech. Amongst big-screen smartphones and Windows 8 PCs, tech giants like Samsung,...
View ArticleSharp releases Australia's largest TV - again
Sharp has announced the release date and price for its largest ever LCD TV, the 90-inch LC-90LE740X.
View ArticleTCL L55V7300F3DE 3D LED TV
We haven’t seen a great deal of publicity locally from TCL in the past, but in the past few months the company has made an effort to show that it wants to be a big part of Australia’s TV market.
View ArticleApple seeks next-gen Apple TV manager to 'help bring Apple experience to the...
A new listing on Apple's Jobs site has added evidence to speculation that the company is planning to launch a more advanced version of its Apple TV set-top box.
View ArticleFoxtel Go now on iPhone and iPod touch
Foxtel’s Go app, originally made for the iPad, has had a makeover -- it’s now also available for the iPhone and iPod touch. Foxtel announced the new app as part of its 2013 programming launch in an...
View ArticleProduct snapshot: Samsung S9 Ultra HD TV
At CES 2013, Samsung blew away attendees with a whole suite of new TVs. Its 2013 TV line-up includes LED, LCD, plasma, and OLED variants, and we’re sure that just like in previous years Samsung will...
View ArticleLG’s next Smart TVs will run webOS
LG’s next generation of Smart TVs will run webOS, the mobile operating system developed by Palm and HP.
View ArticleDon’t expect Ultra HD movies in Australia any time soon
Sony’s recent announcement of the PlayStation 4 left fans feeling conflicted. One aspect that was left largely unmentioned was the PS4’s tie-in with Sony’s $25K Ultra HD BRAVIA TV.
View ArticleMore Aussies have Internet-ready TVs than tablets
Nielsen’s annual Australian Connected Consumers report reveals that a third of Australian households have a TV that can access the Internet -- slightly more than the number of homes with access to an...
View ArticleWhy $1300 is exactly how much you should pay for a TV
If you’re planning on buying a TV any time between now and June, there is one four-figure number you should be putting away in your piggy bank: $1300.
View ArticlePanasonic bets big on Smart-talking TVs for 2013
In the brightening light of renewed competition from established Smart TV heavyweights Samsung and LG, Panasonic has unveiled its 2013 range of VIERA LED-LCD and plasma TVs. The range is made up of a...
View ArticleBIG W recalls neck-snapping “crush hazard” TV
The ACCC and BIG W have issued a national recall for a 50-inch plasma TV made by Vivo. The Vivo PTV50HD plasma’s stand “may break unexpectedly”, dropping the TV panel forwards. Any BIG W customer that...
View ArticlePolice on the lookout for stolen Soniq TVs
Police are urging TV buyers to be wary of deals “too good to be true”, with 250 Soniq TVs still missing after a burglary in Sydney’s south-west a fortnight ago.
View ArticleSBS 2 re-launches with entire series streaming online
SBS has re-launched its SBS 2 digital TV multi-channel, alongside a unique service that will stream entire original series online as soon as the first episode is broadcast on TV.
View ArticleSnapshot: Samsung S9 Ultra HD TV
At CES 2013, Samsung blew away attendees with a whole suite of new TVs. Its 2013 TV line-up includes LED, LCD, plasma, and OLED variants, and we’re sure that just like in previous years Samsung will...
View ArticleGet rid of old tech gear this April
If you have an emotional attachment to your tech gear, then that's fine. But if you have tech gear that you want to throw out, be environmentally responsible and use a proper recycling service....
View ArticleQuickflix to stream Game of Thrones hours after US broadcast
Australian video-on-demand service Quickflix will offer episodes of Game of Thrones for online streaming hours after they are broadcast in the US, after a deal was sealed with the show’s creator HBO.
View ArticleSamsung’s 2013 Smart TVs: everything you need to know
Samsung has launched its 2013 line-up of LED and plasma TVs with massive fanfare, pushing new features that make its TVs easier to use, and more responsive to the content being watched on them.
View ArticleSamsung wants you to buy a Galaxy S4, then a Samsung TV
Samsung has jam-packed the Galaxy S4 with fancy features, but there’s one that stands out in making the new handset attractive to anyone who’s looking to buy a new phone and a TV in the near future.
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