If a report in The Australian is correct, Telstra is preparing to launch a streaming games service in Australia in 2012. According to the report, accessing the service will require a Telstra T-Box, which currently has the ability to receive and record digital TV, stream movies and offers a cut-down Foxtel subscription service, via the …

Apple has quietly slipped an update to Aussie Apple TV users that now allows them to purchase, download and watch TV show episodes straight from their little black box. Although we’ve yet to receive official word from Apple Australia about this, multiple sources, including Mac Prices Australia, have confirmed the over-the-weekend addition of this long-awaited feature for Apple TV users …

Owners of a Sony internet-connected TV can now enjoy the subscription-based Mubi movie streaming service in addition to the current selection of catch-up TV and programming. A monthly subscription to Mubi, which consists mainly of classic and independent movies, costs AU$9.95 per month or, alternatively, you can pay AU$3.95 per film. If you have access to a Mubi account via …

Optus has just launched an accompanying Apple iOS app for its MeTV with Fetch PVR and internet media streamer. MeTV subscribers can use the new smartphone and tablet app to view TV guide information, as well as remotely set their MeTV box to record programs. The app also allows users to watch movie trailers, which are unmetered for Optus mobile …

Foxtel has made a change to its channel assignments to make it easier for high-definition (HD) subscribers to access those AU$10 per month high-def stations. From 1 December, Foxtel HD subscribers should note that HD channels have moved from their previous number range of 200 to 250 across to where the corresponding standard-definition (SD) channels used to live. Meanwhile, the …

If you rescan your TV or set-top box in December you might discover a new service riding out across your airwaves: TV4. Before you get all hot and heavy at the prospect of wall-to-wall music videos, “scripted reality” shows or, heaven forbid, quality drama and documentaries, keep in mind that TV4 is a datacasting service. As such, the law states …

Sony has just switched on Quickflix’s movie-streaming service for the company’s internet-enabled TVs, Blu-ray players and home theatre systems. The service is priced at AU$14.99 per month, and allows customers to watch an unlimited number of movies from Quickflix’s catalogue of available movies. If you already participate in Quickflix’s DVD rental scheme, movie streaming can be added for a reduced …

Foxtel has added to its suite of channels with a number of new and updated radio stations, as well as an additional free-to-air station for satellite customers. From today (1 November 2011), Foxtel is adding four new replacement channels for its digital music service: So Fresh, Divas, Kids Zone and Fasterlouder. A number of other channels have also been rebranded …

If you’ve upgraded your PlayStation 3’s firmware to version 3.7 and beyond, you may notice that the Plus7 and ABC iView catch-up TV services have gone missing. How do you get them back? Restoring catch-up TV There are number of fixes to this problem (listed below) and all but the final one worked for us. Try each of the following …

Sony has issued a consumer alert for three of its 40-inch Bravia LCD TVs, as a component inside the televisions can potentially overheat, ignite and melt the upper rear portion of the TV case. If you own either a KDL-40X3100, KDL-40XBR or KDL-40W3100 contact Sony’s customer care line on 1300 137 669 to arrange for a free inspection, and possible …