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Stuff unveils video platform

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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New Zealand's Stuff launches Play Stuff, a video platform offering curated local and international news, sports, and entertainment content for free.
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Hands-on Review: Is game streaming your thing? This kit is essential

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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The Game Capture HD60 S is a portable capture device, perfect for streamers and content creators at all levels.
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Hands-on Review: In the age of smart TVs, how relevant is the 4K Apple TV?

Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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Two years on, is the 4K Apple TV still a viable choice in the world of smart TVs? We delve into its design, hardware, interface, and more to find out.
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Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus

Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.
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Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Chorus will support full HD streaming to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, allowing for a 44% traffic upsurge.
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Freeview On Demand now on streaming device

Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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Freeview's On Demand platform is now available on its streaming device, DISH TV SmartVU X, offering viewers a one-stop-shop for free content.
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No broadband caps please, we're Kiwis

Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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More than 70% of broadband services in New Zealand are now uncapped as Kiwis' appetite for TV streaming grows.
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Streaming services prime targets for credential stuffing attacks

Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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Video and streaming services are prime targets for cyber attackers who attempt to conduct credential stuffing attacks, according to new research from Akamai.
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Adobe opens up marketing opportunities with Roku

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Adobe and streaming TV platform Roku are now offering Adobe customers the ability to precisely target consumer audiences moving to over-the-top content (OTT).
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Apple mania! A brief look at Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+

Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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Whether you're after news, TV, or gaming, it seems like Apple is pulling out all the stops to get your attention.
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Google's Stadia: The new game streaming platform intertwined with YouTube

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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Move over Steam, Uplay, Origin and all the other popular gaming platforms – Google has thrown its hat in the ring and entered the game streaming market.
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2degrees jumps on the bundle bandwagon with Amazon Prime

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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Following the trend set by Vodafone and Spark, 2degrees is trying to lure customers into a contract with the promise of access to streaming content.
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We're not thieves when we have the choice (and Netflix is killing piracy)

Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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Piracy in New Zealand is dying as people choose cheap, legal streaming content over the hassle of illegal downloads, according to Vocus Group.
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The message behind the Apple/Samsung iTunes partnership

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Futuresource has released its perspective on what Samsung Smart TV's new iTunes Movies and TV Show app means for Apple as a company.
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Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey

Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.
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Gartner: 66% of organisations will deploy 5G by 2020

Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
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Some organisations need 5G faster than many telco providers can deliver, which may result in unexpected 5G network providers.
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Hands-on Review: The Google Chromecast

Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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Google's Chromecast, packaged in eco-friendly cardboard, turns old TVs into smart ones for under USD $70, offering a Google-centric media experience.
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How much does your Amazon Prime Video subscription really get you?

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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video
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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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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Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.