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How much does your Amazon Prime Video subscription really get you?

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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New Zealanders pay US$5.99 for Amazon Prime Video but get fewer titles compared to the US, which has the largest library at US$12.99 per month.
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Spark to stream international hockey matches

Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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digital entertainment
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sports
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video
Move over Sky and free-to-air TV – sports fans will soon have another choice of provider for all their shin-whacking hockey coverage.
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Microsoft's new project to bring gaming to the data centre

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.
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Five reasons to love the fifth-gen Chromecast

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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digital entertainment
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video
Google's fifth-gen Chromecast, priced at NZD $69, offers hands-free streaming, lifelike 1080p visuals at 60fps, and a sleek new design to blend with any decor.
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Razer's new high-performance Wi-Fi router is optimised for the gaming experience

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
This week Razer launched Sila, a high-performance Wi-Fi router that's optimised for gaming, streaming, and downloading multimedia content.
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GoPro infuses new HERO7 camera range with better image stabilisation

Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
GoPro has put better video stabilisation at the forefront of its new lineup of Hero cameras, including the GoPro HERO7 Black, White, and Silver models.
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Still using HDMI cables? Wireless screen sharing eliminates cabling nightmares

Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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video
Say goodbye to messy cables with wireless screen sharing solutions like Airtame. Stream content directly to TVs and projectors seamlessly and efficiently.
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Exclusive interview: Andrew Blakey on TVNZ's new streaming platform

Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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video
I had the opportunity to sit down with TVNZ development manager Andrew Blakey to discuss the launch of HEIHEI, a new streaming service for Kiwi kids.
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NZ's own pay-per-view movie streaming service has launched

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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video
Available on desktop and mobile to every New Zealander with internet access, Stuff Pix serves up the latest blockbuster movies.
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Spotify is letting users fix inaccurate music info

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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features
Some of the data categories listeners are invited to make suggestions for include: explicitness, genre, aliases, languages, mood and tags.
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YouTube 'encourages' user engagement with new live features

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
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video
YouTube enhances live streaming with new features like chat replay, automatic captions, and location tags, aiming to boost user engagement and accessibility.
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Stuff Fibre steps up their offering with a new streaming service

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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movies
Stuff Fibre just announced their entrance into the movies-on-demand market with the launch of a new product, Stuff Pix...
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Netflix grows it distribution empire with a new acquisition

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Youku's hit series Day and Night to debut globally on Netflix, marking a major Chinese drama overseas distribution.
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YouTube gets a new look for kids

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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digital entertainment
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youtube
YouTube Kids has unveiled a fresh design and new features, including customised profiles and age-tailored content, to better grow with its young users.
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Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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digital entertainment
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Vodafone TV teams up with SKY and Netflix, launching a new console that promises unrivalled entertainment with seamless viewing across devices.
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Razer unveils new streamer-certified broadcasting hardware

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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video
Razer unveils new additions to its Broadcaster line: the Kiyo camera with adjustable ring light, and the Seiren X microphone.
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Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with 'insensitive' VR live-stream

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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facebook
Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.
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Amazon and Twentieth Century Fox sign landmark international TV deal

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
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tv
Beginning in September of this year, Amazon Prime will start introducing seasons of This Is Us and The Exorcist...
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Apple adds 4K and HDR to Apple TV for 'cinematic quality'

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays
Apple has unveiled its new 4K-enabled Apple TV, as the vendor aims to bring 'the magic of the cinema straight to your living room'.
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Disney vs Netflix: Mickey Mouse is establishing his own streaming service

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Disney takes on Netflix with a new streaming empire, gearing up to launch its exclusive services from 2018, propelled by BAMTech technology.