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LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
Digital Entertainment

LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs

LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025

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Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets
Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected
Unified Communications

Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected

Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Cedar Lodge pupils thrive with TrilbyTV digital signage
EduTech

Cedar Lodge pupils thrive with TrilbyTV digital signage

Cedar Lodge pupils power digital signage with TrilbyTV, turning school screens into a creative, inclusive communications hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Physical Security

Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Jessie Stephens & Froomes lead brand fit in talent index 2025
Marketing

Jessie Stephens & Froomes lead brand fit in talent index 2025

Jessie Stephens tops Australian Talent Index 2025 for tech brand endorsements, while Froomes leads in telecommunications campaigns, reveals survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
iPadOS 26 brings new windowing, Apple Intelligence, creative tools
Data Privacy

iPadOS 26 brings new windowing, Apple Intelligence, creative tools

Apple unveils iPadOS 26, featuring a new windowing system, enhanced Apple Intelligence, revamped design, and improved tools for creative and productivity workflows.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Apple unveils Liquid Glass design for unified software update
Marketing Technologies

Apple unveils Liquid Glass design for unified software update

Apple unveils its Liquid Glass design, a translucent interface material to unify software across iOS, macOS, watchOS, iPadOS, and tvOS with dynamic visuals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels
Wearables

Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels

Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Apple TV app launches on Android with new features
Digital Entertainment

Apple TV app launches on Android with new features

Android users can now download the Apple TV app via Google Play, unlocking access to Apple TV+ and the MLS Season Pass alongside a range of original content.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Hands-on Review: Google TV Streamer 4K
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Google TV Streamer 4K

The Google TV Streamer 4K, promises seamless streaming and smart home integration, appealing to both tech enthusiasts and novices alike.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Brightcove partners with FrightPix to launch niche streaming service
Unified Communications

Brightcove partners with FrightPix to launch niche streaming service

Brightcove partners with FrightPix to launch a free ad-supported streaming service focused on horror, thriller, and true crime content in the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Private Internet Access launches split tunnel fix, Apple TV VPN
Application Performance Monitoring

Private Internet Access launches split tunnel fix, Apple TV VPN

Private Internet Access enhances privacy-focused services with the introduction of a macOS split tunneling fix and an Apple TV VPN, both featuring dedicated IP options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Apple TV gets 4K upgrade & features a new Siri remote
Apple

Apple TV gets 4K upgrade & features a new Siri remote

If you found yourself dreaming about the day your Apple TV could broadcast videos, TV shows, and movies in 4K, today Apple has made that dream a reality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Apps

Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs

Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
Apple Arcade & Apple TV+ want you glued to your screen
Gaming

Apple Arcade & Apple TV+ want you glued to your screen

Whether you're into films, TV shows, documentaries or gaming, Apple is certainly pulling out all the stops to tempt people in a market that's spoilt for choice.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019

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Apple TV stories

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia
Smart Home

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026