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Netflix may soon allow casting to smart displays like Nest Hub
Netflix seems to enjoy a slightly privileged position in Google's Cast and Assistant ecosystem, with the company able to restrict casting to devices it doesn't want to support. It looks like the company will...
Netflix adds HDR support for Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
Far from being a simple streaming service, Netflix delivers content to be enjoyed on the postage-stamp sized screen of your smartphone, all the way up to 4K content to blow your mind on the...
How To: Use Hotel / University WiFi With Android TV Boxes Like NVIDIA Shield...
If you take your Android TV Box eg NVIDIA Shield or Xiaomi mi box with you on holiday and expect to use it at a hotel using Hotel WiFi you probably won't be able...
Buy any participating Vodafone Pre-Paid product at Woolies from today and get a bonus...
In Woolworths catalogue starting tomorrow, Wednesday 6th June 2018, if you're purchasing from a selected range of Vodafone branded pre-paid phones, SIM Starter kit or recharge, you'll find a nice little bonus with a...
If you buy a new Google Pixelbook, you get 6 months free Netflix, and...
If you're thinking about importing a Google Pixelbook in Australia, Google has a few offers in store to sweeten the deal. Granted, getting a Pixelbook here isn't as easy as ordering from the Google...
Stan Joins Netflix in Testing Price Increase For Short Period of Time
Video streaming service Stan is following in the footsteps of competitor Netflix by testing price increases for a short period of time to see if this impacts on the percentage of people signing up...
Netflix confirms that it is blocking rooted/unlocked devices using Google’s Widevine DRM service
This is something that most users won't be familiar seeing, because Netflix is available on pretty much every smart device around. However, earlier today, eagle-eyed users started noting that Netflix was showing as incompatible...
Xiaomi Mi Box 3 — First Impressions Review
I bought Xiaomi's Mi Box 3 International version (MDZ-16-AB) because I am happy with my old 1080P TV and old external speakers but want to be able to watch Netflix and paid purchases on Google Play Movies/TV using a device with a...
Netflix and Google Photos Gets Integrated Into Google Home
Google are going all-in with their Assistant the devices it is built into. We have been told by Google that it is early days for Assistant and that it will improve the more people...
Netflix VR Available On The Play Store Now
Yesterday we reported that Google had announced new apps for Daydream VR, including Netflix VR. At the time there was no word on just when it would be available, just "later this month"....
Netflix brings download functionality to enable offline viewing on the go
One of the most requested features has now been added to Netflix: the ability to download movies or TV shows to watch later, while you might be offline, without coverage, or anywhere really. The...
Optus Announces Data Free Streaming For Video and Music – if you’re on the...
Earlier this year Optus announced that they would no longer count data from streaming music services for all Pre-Paid customers. At the time it was strange to not see this be extended to...
Netflix announces new granular mobile data controls
Netflix, which we all know as the insanely popular (and dominant) player in video streaming, has introduced a new tool to allow mobile users to better manage their data use when enjoying Netflix on...
Netflix is now available (pretty much) everywhere on the planet
Netflix just announced near-global availability of their service during a keynote presentation by CEO Reed Hastings, announcing the birth of a new "global TV network".
The streaming video service is now available in 130 new...
GST to be charged on all online purchases, including imports, from 2017
Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced that GST-free imports of goods valued under $1000 will be coming to an end, following a decision of Australia's Financial Relations Tax Reform Workshop, which counts amongst its...