Home entertainment
The dark Aussie game the world can’t get enough of
A cult game that combines the super cute with the darkly disturbing has become a global hit – and even its creator struggles to play it.
- by Bella Ann Sanchez
Latest
The best home tech for your buck this tax time
From TVs and headphones to smart home gadgets, here are our top picks if you’re planning a splurge with your tax refund this year.
- by Tim Biggs
From the Archives, 1992: Karaoke’s one way to extend a lounge croon
The Herald visited with the Bruce family of Cronulla, who had embraced the karaoke craze and stumped up $5000 for the “home entertainment system that makes you the star”.
- by Anthony Dennis
Opinion
Opinion
Connecting with family, friends a key reason people play video games
Games are now the second most popular entertainment medium in Australia, behind streaming services and ahead of free-to-air TV.
- by Alice Clarke
Opinion
Column 8
The age-old complexities of a downward trajectory
Rules for the airing of movie grievances.
When it comes to home theatre systems, sometimes wired is wiser
Wireless sound systems are great, but depending on where you live you might need to be prepared for a wired plan B.
- by Alice Clarke
Why 'headphone culture' is making young people deaf to health warnings
Experts say we need to turn the volume down and protect our ears before it's too late. But few are listening.
- by Guy Kelly
Victoria giveaways: at home with Lido, Classic and Cameo cinemas
At home with Lido, Classic and Cameo cinemas.
- by Kay Stewart
Sounds of the home isolation blues
According to Sonos, Spotify and others, our music tastes have collectively changed and we're listening to more music out of our soundbars for some reason.
- by Alice Clarke
Sound style for your PC
Logitech's latest are some of the best looking computer speakers I've tested, and they sound great too.
- by Peter Wells