http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//coming-soon-ultra-tvs-promise-cinema-resolution.htm http://apcmag.com//coming-soon-ultra-tvs-promise-cinema-resolution.htm

You may think your brand-new Full HD TV looks good, but the future looks way, way better. It’s called 4K, looks like 35mm cinema, and is five times the resolution of 1,920 x 1,080.]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-free-to-air-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-free-to-air-tv.htm

VHS may be obsolete, but the desire to have a copy of your favourite TV show is still alive and kicking — especially now there are so many ways to play that video content back.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +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//how-to-watch-tv-on-your-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-watch-tv-on-your-ipad.htm

That 52in LCD TV on your living room wall is nice, but it's stuck in one spot. If you want to watch TV on your iPad from virtually anywhere, how do you do it?]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:14:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-it-works-d-links-boxee-box-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//how-it-works-d-links-boxee-box-explained.htm

More internet content is coming to TV sets - and now with inbuilt social media integration - courtesy of the Boxee. David Braue takes us through the platform. ]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:40:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pure-widescreen-for-the-cinema-buff-philips-cinema-219-review.htm http://apcmag.com//pure-widescreen-for-the-cinema-buff-philips-cinema-219-review.htm

Is it possible to be wider than widescreen? It would appear so. Philips' new ultra-wide TV resets the ratio to display movies the way they were intended.]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:09:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//boxee-box-cheats-on-tegra-runs-off-with-atom.htm http://apcmag.com//boxee-box-cheats-on-tegra-runs-off-with-atom.htm

The long awaited (and awesome looking) Boxee Box has been seeing another piece of silicon on the side for some time now, leaving NVIDIA Tegra in the corner crying.]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:05:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-ipod-ios-can-stream-video-to-your-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//new-ipod-ios-can-stream-video-to-your-tv.htm

Apple's new 4.2 iOS will be able to stream both music AND video to your TV -- if you pick up one of Apple's new $129 Apple TVs.]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-coming-to-the-ipad-iphone-android.htm http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-coming-to-the-ipad-iphone-android.htm

ABC iView is coming to the iPad, iPhone and other smartphones soon, the ABC has revealed. ]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:16:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//on-test-sonys-200-abc-iview-player.htm http://apcmag.com//on-test-sonys-200-abc-iview-player.htm

Wish you could watch ABC's iView on your TV? Sony's new BluRay player is a super cheap way to do that.]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:07:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hd-movie-downloads-now-on-lg-bluray-players-tvs.htm http://apcmag.com//hd-movie-downloads-now-on-lg-bluray-players-tvs.htm

Finally, LG and Telstra have come up with a good reason for people to buy BluRay players -- and it has nothing to do with BluRay discs!]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:58:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//xboxs-kinetic-technology-making-its-way-to-pcs-and-tvs.htm http://apcmag.com//xboxs-kinetic-technology-making-its-way-to-pcs-and-tvs.htm

Those who haven't had fun with a Wii yet, thinking them too kiddie, won't have to fork out for a new Xbox as the motion sensing technology will soon be on your desktop or TV]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-watch-hulu-bbc-iplayer-and-more-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-watch-hulu-bbc-iplayer-and-more-in-australia.htm

Frustrated by limits on who can watch what online? Here's how to use proxies, VPNs and assorted anonymisers to keep your surfing identity secret and work around limitations.]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:48:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australia-to-get-its-own-hulu-style-vod-service.htm http://apcmag.com//australia-to-get-its-own-hulu-style-vod-service.htm

Australians may soon have access to streaming TV shows Hulu-style through a new start-up from a couple of former industry heavyweights.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:15:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinets-iptv-is-three-times-the-cost-of-telstras.htm http://apcmag.com//iinets-iptv-is-three-times-the-cost-of-telstras.htm

In an industry where Telstra is almost always the most expensive, this certainly is a surprise.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:58:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinet-iptv-available-this-month.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-iptv-available-this-month.htm

iiNet's pay TV service over broadband is going on sale this month, offering some real competition for Foxtel -- as long as you're not a sports fan.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:56:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//video-watch-telstras-t-box-in-action.htm http://apcmag.com//video-watch-telstras-t-box-in-action.htm

VIDEO | Telstra's T-Box seems more akin to something Apple would have produced -- it's really quite impressive.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:13:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstras-linux-based-t-box-to-launch-mid-june.htm http://apcmag.com//telstras-linux-based-t-box-to-launch-mid-june.htm

Telstra today revealed it would launch its Linux-based T-Box set-top box from mid-June for $299, with a sledload of free and pay content, plus new broadband plans.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:05:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-accomplished-can-apple-reinvent-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-accomplished-can-apple-reinvent-tv.htm

Apple is reportedly turning its sights to renewing its languishing Apple TV with a slimline, cloud-based media device – that could easily double as a lounge-room games console.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in-depth-abcs-ipad-app.htm http://apcmag.com//in-depth-abcs-ipad-app.htm

SCREENSHOTS | The ABC gave us an in-depth look at their soon-to-be released iPad app. ]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 20:58:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dont-buy-a-3dtv-buy-an-iptv-instead.htm http://apcmag.com//dont-buy-a-3dtv-buy-an-iptv-instead.htm

OPINION | If you buy a 3DTV, expect to be begging at the table for scraps of 3D content. Spend your money on something more worthwhile instead.]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 10:02:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//no-google-tv-for-australia-before-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//no-google-tv-for-australia-before-2011.htm

Google has made a big splash with its Google TV platform for blending TV viewing and Internet browsing, but it will be 2011 at the earliest before any Australians can access it. ]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 05:21:23 +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//will-3DTV-claw-its-way-into-our-lounge-rooms.htm http://apcmag.com//will-3DTV-claw-its-way-into-our-lounge-rooms.htm

Broadcasters are clawing at each other to offer the first 3D TV content – but could their eagerness relegate 3DTV to the dustbin of history (again)?]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 14:05:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//historic-first-3dtv-broadcasts-and-you-missed-it.htm http://apcmag.com//historic-first-3dtv-broadcasts-and-you-missed-it.htm

Are you one of the glittering early adopters of 3DTV? Last night you could have been enjoying free-to-air 3DTV broadcasts, if anyone had actually told you.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 09:25:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//airline-to-use-ipads-for-in-flight-entertainment.htm http://apcmag.com//airline-to-use-ipads-for-in-flight-entertainment.htm

Passengers will use Apple’s slate to watch first-run movies, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and magazines, and maybe even gamble in an in-flight casino...]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-warns-on-health-risks-for-watching-3d-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-warns-on-health-risks-for-watching-3d-tv.htm

Samsung warns against watching its new 3D TV sets if you’ve had a drink or two, are prone to strokes or epileptic seizures, are pregnant, unfit or just plain tired... ]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:21:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-fix-your-tv-reception-using-iphone-google-earth.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-fix-your-tv-reception-using-iphone-google-earth.htm

No need to call out Mr Antenna for that glitchy picture -- just whip out your iPhone, and follow our simple steps to align your antenna correctly.]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:20:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hd.htm http://apcmag.com//hd.htm

There are many Top 10 lists for videos on the web, but hardly any for HD videos. APC has trawled YouTube and the Web and put one together!]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//existing-australian-tivos-wont-get-new-series-4-features.htm http://apcmag.com//existing-australian-tivos-wont-get-new-series-4-features.htm

Australian TiVo licencee, Hybrid TV, says it has no plans to bring the slick new Tivo Series 4 to Australia -- or to allow existing Series 3 owners to upgrade their software.]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:33:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//appeal-wont-stop-illegal-downloads-iinet.htm http://apcmag.com//appeal-wont-stop-illegal-downloads-iinet.htm

iiNet this afternoon rejected a renewed legal challenge by a coalition of film and TV studios as "disappointing and frustrating", adding it would not stop piracy.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:27:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//afacts-futile-battle-against-iinet-is-like-the-plot-line-of-the-wire.htm http://apcmag.com//afacts-futile-battle-against-iinet-is-like-the-plot-line-of-the-wire.htm

It came to me the other night, when I was watching The Wire, that the drug trade it focuses on are very similar to that of the online copyright infringement struggle.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:11:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-3d-tvs-to-hit-australia-in-july.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-3d-tvs-to-hit-australia-in-july.htm

Sony's push for 3D television technology will coincide with "the whole ecosystem" around the new 3D platform being ready. ]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:53:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinet-on-the-brink-of-launching-iptv-service.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-on-the-brink-of-launching-iptv-service.htm

It's due to launch commercially next month, and a group of home-users are already trialling iiNet's IPTV service.]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:27:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-closely-examine-iinet-verdict.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-closely-examine-iinet-verdict.htm

Pro-censorship Communications Minister Stephen Conroy says he will examine what the failure of the AFACT lawsuit against iiNet means for the industry. ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:40:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//give-us-your-movies-iinet-says-to-studios.htm http://apcmag.com//give-us-your-movies-iinet-says-to-studios.htm

Rather than lashing out at the movie studios for wasting a year of iiNet's time, managing director Michael Malone has offered a peace deal.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:51:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo-gives-away-movie-download-to-celebrate-australia-day.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-gives-away-movie-download-to-celebrate-australia-day.htm

To get people into the habit of using its new CASPA content-on demand service, Tivo and Hopscotch Films are giving away the gritty teen sexuality/romance movie "Somersault".]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:39:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//miniscule-pc-delivers-1080p-video-and-71-channel-sound.htm http://apcmag.com//miniscule-pc-delivers-1080p-video-and-71-channel-sound.htm

It’s the size of a few decks of cards, but inside there’s an entire full-functional PC capable of playing 1080p video and home-theatre sound.]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:37:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netgear-push2tv-streams-pc-to-tv-wirelessly.htm http://apcmag.com//netgear-push2tv-streams-pc-to-tv-wirelessly.htm

CES 2010: Netgear has outed a new device that connects your PC screen to your TV wirelessly -- and without an annoying dongle on your computer.]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-3d-tv-hit-the-mainstream-in-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//will-3d-tv-hit-the-mainstream-in-2010.htm

CES 2010: We all love a good 3D flick, but watching them at home is still tricky despite promised new models.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internet-enabled-tvs-we-dont-want-em.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-enabled-tvs-we-dont-want-em.htm

CES 2010: Aussies might complain at the lack of Net-enabled TVs here, but people who have them can't be bothered using them.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:34:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//virtual-pvr-service-for-pcs-and-smartphones-launches.htm http://apcmag.com//virtual-pvr-service-for-pcs-and-smartphones-launches.htm

Don’t want to be shackled to your TV set? Australian company MyTVR will record TV programs on their server and push the content down to your PC, iPhone, Nokia or Android device.]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:45:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm http://apcmag.com//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm

Chalk up one for the open-source geeks: Boxee, the legalised cousin of XBMC, is set to appear in an awesome looking D-Link home theatre device.]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:14:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//caspa-tivos-weapon-of-choice-for-video-on-demand.htm http://apcmag.com//caspa-tivos-weapon-of-choice-for-video-on-demand.htm

OPINION | The release of "CASPA" TiVo downloads mark an important turning point in how Australians access to TV and movies at home.]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:23:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-tv-on-demand-coming-to-playstation3.htm http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-tv-on-demand-coming-to-playstation3.htm

PlayStation3 owners will soon be able to view ABC TV on demand via their TV, in a joint announcement from ABC and Sony.]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:49:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now-theres-an-app-store-for-your-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//now-theres-an-app-store-for-your-tv.htm

US telco Verizon opens up the ‘Widget Bazaar’ app store for its fibre-optic TV service, adding dollops of Web goodness to the biggest screen in the house.]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:56:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bristol-crams-a-netbook-up-a-tvs-wazoo.htm http://apcmag.com//bristol-crams-a-netbook-up-a-tvs-wazoo.htm

Bristol TV sports a netbook inside and HD 1080p resolution.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//watch-tv-on-your-dell-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//watch-tv-on-your-dell-netbook.htm

Dell's Mini 10 now ships with an optional USB TV tuner to watch high definition content on the go.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 13:11:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//budget-2009-good-for-tech.htm http://apcmag.com//budget-2009-good-for-tech.htm

The Federal Government budget 2009 cuts in some areas that hurt, but tech has won out for once. ]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 21:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo-launches-movies-on-demand-service.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-launches-movies-on-demand-service.htm

But first they'll demand some of your cold, hard cash upfront.]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 21:37:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//television-set-top-boxes-to-get-flash.htm http://apcmag.com//television-set-top-boxes-to-get-flash.htm

Adobe says by the end of 2009, we'll all be using Flash apps right on our TVs. ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//icetv-wins-court-battle-with-channel-9.htm http://apcmag.com//icetv-wins-court-battle-with-channel-9.htm

The electronic program guide provider IceTV has successfully defended itself in the lawsuit taken against it by Channel 9 for copyright infringement.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pirate-bay-found-guilty-receives-jail-time.htm http://apcmag.com//pirate-bay-found-guilty-receives-jail-time.htm

A court in Stockholm has found the four founders of The Pirate Bay BitTorrent site guilty of providing access to copyright works over BitTorrent.]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo-giving-australia-the-proverbial-slap-across-the-face-in-regards-to-pricing.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-giving-australia-the-proverbial-slap-across-the-face-in-regards-to-pricing.htm

Users are outraged over the high price of a TiVo upgrade -- that users get free in the USA.]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:18:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//twitter-gets-a-television-show-sort-of.htm http://apcmag.com//twitter-gets-a-television-show-sort-of.htm

Like satirical humor? Like watching mainstream culture being bashed? You'll love Twitter's new TV show!]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//simon-klose-please-pirate-my-documentary-i-beg-you.htm http://apcmag.com//simon-klose-please-pirate-my-documentary-i-beg-you.htm

Simon Klose, Swedish filmmaker, is a rare breed. He wants his film pirated.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//chinese-crackers-break-itunes-algorithm-delivering-high-qanitity-content-for-next-to-nothing.htm http://apcmag.com//chinese-crackers-break-itunes-algorithm-delivering-high-qanitity-content-for-next-to-nothing.htm

As if creating knock-offs of handbags, sunglasses, shoes and clothing isn’t enough, Chinese hackers have now created a brand new industry: fake iTunes gift card sales.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pirate-bay-goes-on-trial-20-things-you-need-to-know.htm http://apcmag.com//pirate-bay-goes-on-trial-20-things-you-need-to-know.htm

The world's largest BitTorrent tracker, on trial for piracy in Sweden, is providing live updates via Twitter. Here are 20 key facts you need to know, in 140 characters or less.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:12:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//underbelly-2-episodes-hit-the-net.htm http://apcmag.com//underbelly-2-episodes-hit-the-net.htm

Channel 9 is making Underbelly 2 available for download on the web straight after each episode airs.]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:14:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//singapore_airlines_gets_ipod__iphone_support.htm http://apcmag.com//singapore_airlines_gets_ipod__iphone_support.htm

Yeehaw -- finally! Singapore Airlines has installed full iPod and iPhone music and video connectivity in all classes on its newest plane.]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:11:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lcd_bigwigs_busted_for_price_fixing.htm http://apcmag.com//lcd_bigwigs_busted_for_price_fixing.htm

No wonder big LCD screens cost so much: multiple execs have confessed to a "global LCD-price-fixing conspiracy" and now face the prospect of watching crappy CRT TVs in prison.]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:07:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//obama_to_have_hightech_inauguration_ceremony.htm http://apcmag.com//obama_to_have_hightech_inauguration_ceremony.htm

No expense is being spared to bring President Obama's inauguration to the world using virtually every popular technology available. ]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:36:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why_agora_beat_other_android_phones_to_market.htm http://apcmag.com//why_agora_beat_other_android_phones_to_market.htm

INTERVIEW | Agora phone mastermind Ruslan Kogan explains to APC why Android phones are still tricky to develop. PLUS: FIRST VIDEO OF A KOGAN AGORA!]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:12:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinet_piracy_case_starts_in_federal_court.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet_piracy_case_starts_in_federal_court.htm

iiNet says it will vigorously defend itself against AFACT's claims that it authorised piracy among its users, but the case looks set to be a long battle.]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:21:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//freebies_retailers_desperate_to_move_lcd_tvs.htm http://apcmag.com//freebies_retailers_desperate_to_move_lcd_tvs.htm

And would you like a free notebook, Wii, second TV or holiday with your HDTV, sir?]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:35:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo_2009_pizza_pay_per_view_and_picasa_but_not_pvr.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo_2009_pizza_pay_per_view_and_picasa_but_not_pvr.htm

Streaming radio, Pizza for couch potatoes and 1TB of storage coming in early 2009. But don't call it a PVR, or they'll get really angry.]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:31:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in_australia_movie_watches_you__with_night_vision_camera.htm http://apcmag.com//in_australia_movie_watches_you__with_night_vision_camera.htm

Hey you in the back row snogging -- security guards in cinemas will now be watching you with night vision cameras.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:00:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//afact_v_iinet_the_case_that_could_shut_down_the_internet.htm http://apcmag.com//afact_v_iinet_the_case_that_could_shut_down_the_internet.htm

We've asked prominent legal experts for their opinion on iiNet's chances of successfully defending itself in the user piracy lawsuit.]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:52:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//defiant_iinet_to_launch_tivokiller_broadband_pvr.htm http://apcmag.com//defiant_iinet_to_launch_tivokiller_broadband_pvr.htm

Despite facing a massive lawsuit from movie and TV production studios, iiNet says it will launch an IPTV service with a difference. ]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:16:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why_iinet_will_probably_lose_the_piracy_lawsuit.htm http://apcmag.com//why_iinet_will_probably_lose_the_piracy_lawsuit.htm

A look at the Copyright Act suggests the movie and TV industry have an unfortunately strong case against iiNet. PLUS: Read the court documents yourself.]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:41:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows_7_surprise_divx_built_in.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_7_surprise_divx_built_in.htm

No more trawling the web for the latest media codecs. Windows 7 comes ready to play all your favourite "downloaded" videos.]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:51:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tvs_just_keep_on_getting_thinner.htm http://apcmag.com//tvs_just_keep_on_getting_thinner.htm

Time to throw away that existing LCD or Plasma --- it's a chunky beast. Or at least, that seems to be Samsung, Sony and Philips are thinking.]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:13:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//visualhub_gets_reborn_as_filmredux_goes_open_source.htm http://apcmag.com//visualhub_gets_reborn_as_filmredux_goes_open_source.htm

VisualHub, a leading video encoding tool for Mac OS X might live again thanks to the open source community.]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:11:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bittorrent_man_gets_18_months_prison.htm http://apcmag.com//bittorrent_man_gets_18_months_prison.htm

If you've recently downloaded the latest ep of Prison Break, you might potentially find yourself in the less pleasing role of prison bitch -- ask 26 year old Daniel Dove.]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:46:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//launch_date_for_cellpowered_tv_announced.htm http://apcmag.com//launch_date_for_cellpowered_tv_announced.htm

Playvision 3 anybody?]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//icetv_launchs_native_iphone_app.htm http://apcmag.com//icetv_launchs_native_iphone_app.htm

Users of the electronic TV guide IceTV can now schedule recordings at home via their iPhone, thanks to a slick app.]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc_launches_pcbased_streaming_tv.htm http://apcmag.com//abc_launches_pcbased_streaming_tv.htm

ABC's sexy new TV streaming service could suck up Aussie ISPs' download caps, but the national broadcaster is hoping ISPs will make it quota free. ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:58:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_sony_and_nintendo.htm http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_sony_and_nintendo.htm

E3 | Microsoft kicked off the show with a brand new GUI for the 360. So how did Nintendo and Sony respond?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc_launches_tv_download_store.htm http://apcmag.com//abc_launches_tv_download_store.htm

The ABC’s new rental and download to buy service might be Windows-only for the moment, but Mac users may not have to wait too long before they can also buy programs too.]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:17:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo_hd.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo_hd.htm

With more hype than an Apple launch, Channel 7 is set to unleash TiVo on an unsuspecting public. We know you can’t make something from nothing, but 7 will give it a good try.]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australian_tivo__now_with_less.htm http://apcmag.com//australian_tivo__now_with_less.htm

Ad skipping, home networking and download stores bite the dust, but is the cheap price enough?]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//breaking_tv_shows_come_to_itunes_australia.htm http://apcmag.com//breaking_tv_shows_come_to_itunes_australia.htm

TV show downloads in iTunes Australia from today, with attractive pricing. ]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:19:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//time_for_conroy_to_pull_the_finger_out_over_digital_tv.htm http://apcmag.com//time_for_conroy_to_pull_the_finger_out_over_digital_tv.htm

Why is the government waiting five years and spending millions encouraging the takeup of digital TV? Why not just buy every household in Australia a $50 digital set top box?]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//LG_secret_divx_playing_mobile_phone.htm http://apcmag.com//LG_secret_divx_playing_mobile_phone.htm

Native DivX playback on a mobile sounds tasty to us. Re-encoding downloaded TV shows and movies for handheld players really blows. ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//panasonic_release_fourteen_new_tv_models_consumers_still_confused.htm http://apcmag.com//panasonic_release_fourteen_new_tv_models_consumers_still_confused.htm

Panasonic finally says it has the definitive answer, unveiling its latest TVs.]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//settop_boxes_to_get_vlc_for_allformat_tv_playback.htm http://apcmag.com//settop_boxes_to_get_vlc_for_allformat_tv_playback.htm

Funding to port the popular VLC open source media player to set-top boxes could mean a lounge-room media player that actually supports all the media you want to play.]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony_shows_playstation3_pvr.htm http://apcmag.com//sony_shows_playstation3_pvr.htm

Sony is arming itself for battle against Tivo, Foxtel IQ and PVR makers with the impending release of an add-on to turn the PS3 into a top-grade PVR.]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:43:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adobe_shows_off_its_media_player.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe_shows_off_its_media_player.htm

Adobe's new media player is more YouTube than Windows Media Player and it's actually got some pretty decent TV shows available.]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:39:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abcs_online_tv_channels_unveiled.htm http://apcmag.com//abcs_online_tv_channels_unveiled.htm

The ABC’s fullscreen VOD service has gone into beta, and we’ve given it the once over. It was tough work. ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:31:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:44:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lots_missing_in_vistas_media_center.htm http://apcmag.com//lots_missing_in_vistas_media_center.htm

Vista has gone gold, technically, but I'd describe the Media Centre features as being a particular shade of brown. Here's are the top 5 features you won't be getting.]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2006 04:58:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mythtv_vs_windows_media_centre_is_linux_still_in_with_a_chance.htm http://apcmag.com//mythtv_vs_windows_media_centre_is_linux_still_in_with_a_chance.htm

When it comes to media center software, can the Linux solutions hold up against Windows XP Media Center and the looming Vista Home Premium with MCE built-in?]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2006 05:31:24 +1000