Foxtel is launching Magneto, a new brand and hardware in late 2023. Magneto is a streaming aggregation sold as a smart TV or a plug-in device. Magneto will amalgamate multiple channels into device giving viewers a one-stop video-on-demand service. As reported in TheAge in July 2023 Foxtel aims to disrupt with ‘Project Magneto’ in quest […]
Foxtel + Warner Bros. Discovery
In February 2023, the Foxtel Group announced a new multi-year with Warner Bros. Discovery spanning content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. and Discovery. The renewed deal includes exclusive content rights across both Foxtel and Binge. The agreement include current and future seasons of HBO’s titles including House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, […]
Must See: TV Shows – September 2022
At a rough estimate about 500 new television series have been released over the past year each one declaring itself more “mustsee” than the last. From this torrent of content we have gorged ourselves silly. Truecrime fans inhaled The Dropout and Inventing Anna comedy lovers chuckled along to Ted Lasso Only Murders in the Building […]
Who’s Watching What Streaming TV
Australians spent more than $8 billion on streaming and gaming last year as prolonged COVID-19 restrictions across states such as NSW and Victoria led people to splurge on entertainment at home. New data released today in PwC’s 2022 Australian Media and Entertainment Outlook says households averaged about 2.6 television streaming services in 2021 and spent […]
Flixtor, cipflix and 123movies: illegal streaming crackdown
Streaming sites including Flixtor, cipflix and 123movies are to be blocked after a court win in Australia. An alliance of television stations and filmmakers including Roadshow Cinemas, Disney Enterprises, Paramount Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Universal Studios, Warner Bros, and Netflix took their fight to court where Justice Victor Nicholas ordered access to 63 streaming sites be […]
Foxtel iQ5: Internet Enabled – No Cable or Satellite
Foxtel has unveiled its new iQ5 streaming set top box cutting cable making the switch to an internet connection alone. The smaller, sleek design is a plug & play device with no traditional cable or satellite installation required. The new plug & play device features detachable a 1TB hard drive, 4K Ultra High Definition and […]