The government yesterday finally announced planned changes to the anti-siphoning rules which govern the broadcasting of sports. While “major” sports will continue to be protected and there’s increased flexibility for broadcasting on digital multi-channels, the changes aren’t necessarily great news for lovers of HD broadcasts or live sports fans. More »
Dear Lifehacker, I just wondered if you’d investigated how to get the English Premier League on the cheap using the net without having to sign up to an expensive Foxtel package. Be great if you could offer some advice. Thanks, Des More »
If you’ve moved away from waterskiing-friendly areas, or just want a cheap way to make a cool, personalised skateboard, the guys at Fuel TV’s Built to Shred show us how to craft a longboard out of a wooden waterski. More »
Anti-siphoning rules that often stop sports being shown at all are one of the many grievances viewers hold against networks. Fortunately, there’s signs that the government is gradually relaxing its strict approach to sports broadcasts. More »
We’re big fans of streaming media here at Lifehacker, and while it would be nice to have live streams online for every sporting event you can imagine, sometimes you have to be grateful for what you can get. More »
The 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa on June 11. While you can watch it streaming for free if you happen to be on Optus, you can also get your geek on by tracking the results in your own spreadsheet. More »
The government is going to allow SBS to screen soccer World Cup matches on SBS Two before their broadcast on SBS One, thereby breaching “anti-siphoning” rules. It’s such a sensible decision it begs the question: why do those laws even exist? More »
If you want four channels of TV snow sports goodness (and the ability to watch online as well), Foxtel has been happy to charge you $65 for the privilege. But now it turns out some customers are being given the bundle for nothing. More »
Good news, Indiana Jones wannabes: Wired’s How-To Wiki offers a quick, five-step instructional guide for grabbing an item with a whip —s o let’s get cracking. More »
