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Article | 25/04/2013 B&W's Z2 is an impressive AirPlay speaker and iPhone dock

Bowers & Wilkins's $400 Z2 is the apparent successor to the company's Zeppelin Mini, but instead of a 30-pin dock connector, the Z2 features a Lightni...

Article | 23/04/2013 What is UltraViolet?

After May 1, if you're out shopping and you buy a DVD or Blu-ray, there's a good chance it will come with a bonus -- a free copy of your new movie or ...

Article | 23/04/2013 How to redeem movies with UltraViolet

What is UltraViolet? It's the new, free movie streaming and download service that will be bundled with new-release movies and TV shows sold on DVD and...

Article | 4/03/2013 Don’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 S...

Article | 8/11/2012 In pictures: Foxtel Go for iPad

Foxtel has released the Foxtel Go app for Apple iPads, letting existing Foxtel subscribers access up to 21 channels of live TV and an archive of catch...

Article | 6/11/2012 In pictures: unboxing the Oppo BDP-103

Oppo's BDP-103 is the update to the extremely well-regarded BDP-93. This is one of the best Blu-ray players that money can buy.

Article | 8/10/2012 Samsung DA-E750 wireless audio dock

Samsung’s DA-E750 is a wireless audio dock that has taken inspiration from the past -- it’s got a glossy wooden finish, and two glowing valve amp tube...

Article | 24/07/2012 An untapped market: Aussies are crying out for video on demand

At the start of this month, US online video giant Netflix announced a milestone: its users had streamed over a billion hours of TV shows and movies in...

Article | 19/06/2012 Why we shouldn’t discount those Apple TV SDK rumours just yet

Just because the rumour of an Apple TV SDK didn’t come to fruition last week doesn’t mean it will never happen.

Article | 10/05/2012 In Pictures: Pure Contour 100Di digital radio

The Pure Contour 100Di is a digital radio that can also dock an iPhone or iPad. Take a closer look at how it's designed and what features it has.

Article | 10/05/2012 In Pictures: Apple TV (2012)

We've tested the new Apple TV and we liked it. Here's a closer look at how it's designed, and what it looks like.

Article | 23/03/2012 In pictures: Samsung Forum 2012 (TV and Home Entertainment)

Good Gear Guide traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to take a look at the 2012 Samsung Forum, where all the company's latest and greatest products were on d...

Article | 28/07/2011 The best 3D Blu-ray movies

If you're buying a 3D TV, you may as well have some good 3D movies to show on it. We've watched quite a few 3D movies since the format's debut last ye...

Article | 20/06/2011 Kindle vs Nook: how Amazon's e-book reader can win the battle

The latest Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader is getting a lot of positive buzz, and for good reason. It's thin and light, has a touchscreen interface that...

Article | 14/03/2011 Hands on with Samsung's Smart TV

At a recent event in Singapore we got the chance to sit down with the Samsung Smart TV service that's going to be a major part of Samsung's 2011 plasm...

Article | 9/02/2011 In pictures: Nintendo 3DS Australian launch

At a launch party in Sydney last night, Nintendo announced the release date and price of its upcoming 3DS handheld console. The $349.95 device will be...

Article | 20/01/2011 What eReader should I buy? NookColor vs. Kindle 3

If you pride yourself on being a bit of a bookworm, you need to buy an e-reader – end of story. While basic E-Ink models continue to enter the marketp...

Article | 11/01/2011 2011's Hottest Tech: CES and Beyond

From CES in January to next holiday season, 2011 promises some phenomenal new gear.

Article | 10/01/2011 In Pictures: Biggest Fails of CES 2011

We got sick of seeing me-too tablets and hearing overblown claims about 4G networks. And the T-Pain microphone? Just painful.

Article | 5/01/2011 Microsoft should ditch 'Windows' brand for TV set-top

Rumor has it that Microsoft will launch a barebones version of Windows for TV set-top boxes at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.