September 10th, 2012
While the boys are getting exciting as the footy finals season heats up, some of our Big Brown Box fans (and those on the writing team) have enjoyed the on-field clashes over the past few weekends. Whether you're a lady who loves her AFL or a NRL fan who is the first to scream at the TV when your team's opponents score a try, women around the ... Read more
September 4th, 2012
The regular NRL season may have wrapped up over the weekend, but the top eight teams are refocusing on the task at hand - claiming the 2012 major premiership. All eight captains met yesterday to kick off finals preparations, posing for the customary photo with the coveted trophy, as well as conducting a candid press conference ahead of an action-packed weekend of footy. In what many players describe ... Read more
September 1st, 2012
The World’s “largest and most important” trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances is taking place in Berlin this weekend. IFA 2012 features hundreds of global brands displaying new technology and innovative products for the consumer market. Much of the talk is about latest trends and designs as the industry prepares itself for the rush of Christmas sales. Organisers hope the event will be a “resounding success” by ... Read more
August 29th, 2012
Father's Day is coming up this weekend and we know you might be struggling for some gift ideas for your Dad. The old man deserves something more than just mugs, ties or socks - but not everyone can afford to buy Dad the home theatre system he has had his eye on for a while. For those budget-conscious buyers who still want to say "I love you Dad" ... Read more
August 27th, 2012
No matter what code of football you follow, it was a mix of extreme highs and heartbreaking lows this past weekend. Round 24 of the NRL season featured Canberra, St George and Souths beat each of their opponents by more than 30 points, while the Sydney Swans went down to Hawthorn in a nail-biting Round 22 AFL game that saw the two teams at the top of ... Read more
August 20th, 2012
Australia's rugby union side fell short of expectations on Saturday night (August 18), losing the first game of the inaugural Rugby Championship against New Zealand by eight points. Despite showing glimpses of form and determination in the second half, the Wallabies went down 27-19 in Sydney - missing out on a crucial bonus point after All Blacks star Dan Carter kicked a penalty goal after the siren. The ... Read more
August 14th, 2012
Yesterday the Big Brown Box team offered their suggestions for buying a Father's Day gift for your Retro Dad. Today we turn our attention to Techy Dads - this breed of father can be difficult to buy for, especially since they usually purchase all of the latest technology themselves and many products he's got his eye on might be out of your price range. To avoid falling into ... Read more
August 13th, 2012
Father's Day is just around the corner and it seems like everyone in the Big Brown Box office understand how tough it is to find the right gift for Dad. So this week we're going to offer the best advice we can to help you find the perfect audio visual product for the old man in your life. Today, we focus on Retro Dad - the one who ... Read more
March 6th, 2012
Adapted 3D television technology will provide videogamers with a whole new perspective when it comes to competition on the computer. LG's Dual Play application lets users view two completely different 2D pictures on the same screen while in game play. So rather than the old style split screen, gamers will be afforded the whole screen to play on while remaining oblivious to the other persons' moves and tactics. The ... Read more
March 5th, 2012
Smart TVs from LG now have a clever companion to enhance the interactive home entertainment experience. The company's Magic Remote has been given an upgrade to incorporate a new scrollable click wheel and voice recognition functionality, which enables greater ease of use when controlling content. Previously the device enabled viewers to navigate their TV like a Wii, but the new technology offers greater search processes throughout the TV's ... Read more