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Quickflix Introduces New Pricing

Quickflix has announced a new range of subscription plans which provide “unlimited” access to a library of 60,000 movies and TV shows via a combination of video streaming and DVD/Blu-ray rentals. Pricing starts at $14.99 per month with no lock-in contracts. Here’s how the new deals compare to other options on the market.


Viewster Adds Flash Gordon, New Aussie Content To Streaming Service

The free video streaming service Viewster has bolstered its content library with local programming, including the satirical At Home With Julia. For those that prefer crap-tastic sci-fi serials, the 2007 version of Flash Gordon has also been added to the service.


What Is UltraViolet And Why Should You Care?

UltraViolet (UV) is a cloud-based video distribution service designed to give you instant access to your entertainment library via any device you see fit. The main selling point of UV is that all your purchases will be stored under the one account, regardless of the retailer, media player or hardware platform you happen to be using at the time of purchase.


Is Telstra’s NRL Live App Worth The Money?

Earlier this month, Telstra kicked off its NRL Live 2013 app for iOS and Android smartphones, which allows paying subscribers to watch live games via a video streaming service. We take a look at how the service stacks up.


Foxtel Launches Use Anywhere, Contract-Free IPTV Service

Foxtel has launched a new internet delivered TV service dubbed Foxtel Play in a bid to make further inroads into the lucrative IPTV market. The new service will be available for a range of TVs, consoles and mobile devices, including Android handsets. Better yet, it requires no lock-in contract to join.


Briefly: Email Files Straight To Google Drive, Samsung Reveals Galaxy S IV Smartphone, Watch ‘Spaced’ Free On Viewster

Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers, including 25 extra channels for Foxtel Go, new free shows on Viewster and a teaser image of the Samsung Galaxy S IV smartphone.


Is The Google Play Store Birthday Sale Worth Celebrating?

Sales are great when they’ve got genuine bargains that you can snap up, especially in the digital domain where the costs of replication are essentially nothing. But what happens if you have a sale with bargains of dubious value?


Does TV Piracy Harm Or Help?

In some ways, this is the argument that never ends. Over the weekend, American director David Petrarca stated that he wasn’t fussed about people pirating Games Of Thrones, because it creates a “cultural buzz” around the product. I’m not entirely convinced.


PlayStation 4 Launch Post-Mortem: What We Like (And Loathe)

Today, Sony officially launched the PlayStation 4 video game console, putting an end to months of speculation, rumour and touted PS4 logos. The launch event unveiled fresh details about the new machine and also showcased a swathe of next-generation games, including new epics from Bungie, Square Enix and UbiSoft. Here’s what we love about the new machine (and a few things we remain unsure about).


Can Viewster’s Free Video-On-Demand Service Beat The Torrent Pirates?

Can anyone make money by giving stuff away? We speak to Viewster CEO Kai Henniges about the challenges of running a video-on-demand service in a turbulent sea of free, illegal online content.


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