The new Foxtel iQ3 set-top box and remote. Foxtel As streaming services hit fever pitch in Australia, Foxtel has announced a major overhaul and redesign of its iQ set-top box system with the release of iQ3. The new set-top box offers an update on both hardware and software that ditches all things linear. Not only …
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22 March
Netflix announces Australian launch pricing
Joan E. Solsman/CNET Following a high-profile pricing and content library leak on the Reddit forum over the weekend, Netflix has officially detailed the pricing on its three different subscription tiers. In Australia, customers will pay AU$8.99 for standard definition streaming to a single screen; AU$11.99 for high definition to two screens; and AU$14.99 for up to 4K quality across four …
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22 March
Ingenious giant phone case makes one
Kyle Staebell Although initially subject to some mockery when first introduced, the larger-sized phone — 5.5 inches and above — is now par for the course. For better or for worse, big screens are here to stay. They do have their benefits — they wouldn’t have caught on if they didn’t — but they also bring their own issues. It’s …
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21 March
Hear here: Isn’t it about time you had your hearing tested?
This audiogram shows what excellent hearing looks like, up to 20,000 hertz! Dr. Julie Glick I recently visited audiologist Dr. Julie Glick’s Manhattan office to get the low-down on how hearing tests work. Dr. Glick has 18 years of experience working with musicians, music industry professionals, audiophiles and anyone who wants to have their hearing checked. She, like your local …
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21 March
With the One M9, HTC tries to build a ‘timeless piece of design’
Here’s the M9 alongside its predecessor, the M8. Can you tell them apart? (Spoiler: the M9 is on the left.) Andrew Hoyle/CNET BARCELONA — HTC’s Peter Chou wants his One family of smartphones to be the Range Rovers of the mobile world. That’s not to say Chou — who on Friday stepped down as HTC’s chief executive to take over …
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21 March
The driver’s license of the future is coming to your smartphone
The road ahead may soon lead to a digital driver’s license on your mobile phone. The printed plastic driver’s license has been a standard for decades, acting not just as proof that you can drive but as an ID to verify your age and identity. Getting issued a license is a rite of passage for many a teenager. The license …
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21 March
The dirty little secret about bookshelf speakers
Dynaudio Focus 160 speakers Dynaudio You might think now that most of us don’t have books, that would free up a lot of space on our shelves for all kinds of stuff, including bookshelf speakers! That’s why I first have to reveal a dirty little secret about bookshelf speakers: they don’t sound best on bookshelves! Most competently designed bookshelf speakers …
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21 March
Android rolls out ‘on
A reported on-body detection feature will lock your phone when you set it down, so thieves who swipe it can’t access your data as easily. Nicole Cozma/CNET Google is rolling out a new automatic “smart lock” function that uses your mobile device’s accelerometer to determine when you set the gadget down, to possibly protect your data better if your device …
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20 March
Get Glary Utilities Pro for Windows for free
Glarysoft How is Windows treating you these days? Good? No issues? If your computer seems to be running smoothly, then move along, nothing to see here. If, on the other hand, it has grown sluggish, obstinate or maybe just a little weird, it might be time for a tune-up. Specifically, it might be time to deploy a system-optimization utility. Like …
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20 March
Lenovo’s CEO may have accidentally revealed next Moto 360 smartwatch
These watch components could help make up the next-gen Moto 360. Screenshot by Scott Webster/CNET The first look at Motorola’s successor to the Moto 360 smartwatch may have accidentally leaked online. And, rather than coming from an anonymous tipster, the goods might have come directly from the top. Related Links Customize your Moto 360 smartwatch with Moto Maker, now live …
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