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DLNA stands for the fairly non-descript 'Digital Living Network Alliance' but it's a subset of UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:42:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-of-ces-2012-our-pick-of-the-most-exciting-gadgets-tech-headed-your-way-this-year.htm http://apcmag.com//best-of-ces-2012-our-pick-of-the-most-exciting-gadgets-tech-headed-your-way-this-year.htm

We take a look at the most promising and exciting new products and concepts shown off at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:39:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-set-to-go-hands-off-with-kinect-for-windows-launching-feb-1-for-us249.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-set-to-go-hands-off-with-kinect-for-windows-launching-feb-1-for-us249.htm

Steve Ballmer's performance at Microsoft's final CES opening keynote this year may have been roundly criticised by the media, but Kinect for PCs stands to make huge waves.]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:19:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-real-future-of-tv-how-iptv-works.htm http://apcmag.com//the-real-future-of-tv-how-iptv-works.htm

Australia's burgeoning IPTV options are set to change the landscape of TV as we know it. We explore the future of digital broadcasting.]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lets-get-physical-explaining-how-kinect-for-xbox-works.htm http://apcmag.com//lets-get-physical-explaining-how-kinect-for-xbox-works.htm

In one gesture-recognised step, Microsoft’s Kinect has virtually made the Wii obsolete. David Braue explains the tech behind Kinect and reveals where enthusiasts are taking it.]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:34:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3d-and-hd-on-the-way-this-year-for-foxtel-on-xbox-360.htm http://apcmag.com//3d-and-hd-on-the-way-this-year-for-foxtel-on-xbox-360.htm

Plus: Kinect will likely provide voice and gesture control support, so if you can't find the remote, it's not such a biggie anymore.]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:38:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//foxtel-comes-to-xbox-360-no-cablesatellite-needed.htm http://apcmag.com//foxtel-comes-to-xbox-360-no-cablesatellite-needed.htm

Microsoft and Foxtel today revealed that the cable TV platform would be offered as a streaming and video on demand service directly through Microsoft's Xbox 360 console.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 21:12:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tv-deal-time-again.htm http://apcmag.com//tv-deal-time-again.htm

Free BluRay players, digital cameras, PVRs... it must be the silly season again, where TV makers are competing savagely for your Christmas dollar.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//yale-student-sues-us-airways-for-1000000-over-lost-xbox-360.htm http://apcmag.com//yale-student-sues-us-airways-for-1000000-over-lost-xbox-360.htm

The passengers aboard the flight which landed in the Hudson River were compensated $5,000 each for their damages, one individual feels his Xbox is worth more.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:52:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rock_band_beats_itunes_to_selling_the_beatles_online.htm http://apcmag.com//rock_band_beats_itunes_to_selling_the_beatles_online.htm

It may not be inextricably linked to every iPod in the world, but the Rock Band console game has beaten Apple to the punch in selling Beatles music online.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:54:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_part_1_silent_xbox_360_on_the_way.htm http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_part_1_silent_xbox_360_on_the_way.htm

E3 | Microsoft has unveiled a new look Xbox360 GUI, but this was drowned out by the silence of a solution to the 360's audio woes.]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000