Articles by Andrew Herron
Andrew Herron
Journalist
A veteran of both print and online media, Andrew has nearly three decades of experience writing about the worlds of technology, communications and entertainment. A few years working in community radio led to writing about film, television and music in some of Australia’s most influential magazines. A lifelong fan of audio, video and computer technology, Andrew subscribes to way too many streaming services and somehow finds time to play video games of all kinds.
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The familiar Bigpond Movies brand is retired this week, as the long-time movie streaming service gets a fresh coat of paint and prepares for a bright future as Telstra TV Box Office.
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With the news that Foxtel will be adding Netflix’s service and shows to their iQ box later this year, are we about to see Foxtel become the central hub for home entertainment?
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Building on the Foxtel Play foundation but taking things to the next level with support for full HD, Chromecast, web browsers, and multiple devices on the way, Foxtel Now is a real upgrade of a long-standing brand. So what’s changed? Read on to find out!
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Australia’s biggest cable TV company offers a streamlined IPTV service called Foxtel Now. It’s available with no contracts, and there are several channel packs to choose from. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Looking for a complete entertainment solution? Dodo bundles broadband with Fetch to bring you unlimited data and diverse channel packs for the entire family.
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Making it more convenient for you, Foxtel have just announced you’ll give you immediate access to Foxtel Go when you signup or move an existing plan to a new address. This means you can stream Foxtel live and on-demand to compatible smartphones, tablets and PC & Mac devices while you wait for the installer to arrive.
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Find out how you can get the best Netflix viewing experience and make it even more personal based on what you actually want to watch.
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Leading digital entertainment and comparison site Comparetv.com.au was recognised as one of the fastest growing companies at SmartCompany's Smart50 Awards.
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With the free-to-air networks squeezing more new channels into their line-ups and using new technology to do so, older TVs miss out on some of the new offerings. A set top box or PVR plugged into that TV can give you access to it all without spending a fortune on a new device!
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Leading digital entertainment and comparison site Comparetv.com.au was named in the 2018 Australian Financial Review (AFR) 'Fast 100' list of fastest growing companies.
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Anyone looking for a company that supports local jobs and puts profits back into the community will be impressed by Southern Phone, who isn’t shying away from keen pricing either – and their $9.90 unlimited talk and text plan is seriously great value.
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We all use the Internet every day, but not everyone thinks about the fact that you’re far less private online than you are at home. Here’s some ways to keep your private info away from prying eyes.
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Quietly overseeing the entirety of Australian communications, both traditional and high-tech, the ACMA plays a pivotal role in the way all media runs across Australia – from TV and radio to the internet and mobile phones.
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The promise of a free and open internet guaranteed by law was put to an end recently in America, and companies there are now free to charge more for access to certain services. Could the same thing happen here in Australia?
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After many complaints about buffering and slowdowns during evening peak periods, Australia’s internet providers have been asked to give a typical evening maximum for each speed tier.