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Fetch TV has announced that subscription streaming service Apple TV+ is now available as an app on Fetch TV boxes*. Fetch TV boxes are available through internet service providers Telstra, Optus, TPG Vodafone (iiNet, Internode, and Westnet), Vocus (Dodo and iPrimus) and Aussie Broadband along with retailers Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, Bing Lee, and The Good Guys. Apple TV+ original shows don’t tend to get as...

If you own a DVR it has an EPG and some come for free, while others rely on paid subscriptions from 3rd party providers like IceTV. Unfortunately IceTV entered voluntary administration on October 6th with TPH Insolvency. This made IceTV users very nervous and began to explain the move away from IceTV support from manufacturers like Humax and Topfield. This morning an email was sent...

Roku may be a new name to many Australian’s, but internationally the device is a huge success. Telstra have partnered with Roku to bring the set top box to Australia and replace their T-box offering in the living room. Telstra TV, powered by Roku is a small, wallet-sized device that takes nothing more than power, HDMI and WiFi to get up and running. In many...

While almost every TV channel now offers some flavour of a catch-up service, many still rely on their DVR to watch TV on their schedule. For my money, the Humax 4tune is the best option available in Australia and it just scored a significant software update. The uber sexy name of v1.01.11 answers many requests users have been calling for. The most significant addition...

  The world of ultra-high definition (or 4K) video is at our doorsteps. As displays become affordable and content sources increase, 2015 is shaping up to be the year of 4K. Surprisingly, there’s not many set top boxes available that support video playback at 3840x2160 resolutions. A.C.Ryan have created a media player that is 4K enabled and will set you up...

According to the Wall Street Journal, Google is looking to make another appearance into the living room, as it is apparently developing an Android powered gaming console. On top of this, the sources "familiar with the matter" also claim that a wristwatch and follow-up to its not so successful Nexus Q. The reason for jumping in all these categories, according to the sources, is that Google wants...

  The much loved US-based DVR TiVo has had a rocky relationship down under, but looks like it has finally come to a close. TiVo units are no longer being sold online via TiVo’s website or listed on either of their retailer websites, Harvey Norman or Joyce Mayne. While TiVo in the US has been the benchmark for DVRs, it never really took hold in the...

There’s two new Slingboxes available in the US. The new top of the line Slingbox 500 and baby brother Slingbox 350 both have brand new hardware design. No that image above isn’t a device that’s been run over by a truck, that’s the design. This non-stackable design started with Boxee Box and is now being picked up by others. Ultimately if you...