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Let the Sky Fall… TV giant bans Slingshot adverts
Gaming

Let the Sky Fall… TV giant bans Slingshot adverts

Sky TV bans Slingshot's Global Mode ads, calling them “unjustified and petty”. ISP claims move is censorship. #SkyTV #Slingshot #GlobalMode.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Is Samsung ahead of the curve when it comes to TV tech?
Digital Entertainment

Is Samsung ahead of the curve when it comes to TV tech?

Samsung redefines viewing with its curved-screen UHD TVs, offering unmatched picture quality and an immersive experience, leading the market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014
PlayStation TV set for NZ release...
Gaming

PlayStation TV set for NZ release...

Following PlayStation TV's launch in Asian countries, Sony has now announced its launch in New Zealand this coming year.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014
Samsung NZ: Ahead of the curve for Kiwi homes
Digital Entertainment

Samsung NZ: Ahead of the curve for Kiwi homes

Samsung New Zealand launches range of televisions & home appliances to set the international pace in innovation and design.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
New comedies for your viewing pleasure (hopefully)...
Digital Entertainment

New comedies for your viewing pleasure (hopefully)...

There are a few new sitcoms coming out starring some well-known actors, or at least actors you'll know by face if not by name.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014

Global Stories

Television (TV) stories

Yahoo! Community goes to the web...
Digital Entertainment

Yahoo! Community goes to the web...

The news that Commnity is headed to Yahoo for a sixth season has delighted fans (and me) of the now un-cancelled series.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2014
Series finales worth watching (not How I Met Your Mother)
Digital Entertainment

Series finales worth watching (not How I Met Your Mother)

From M*A*S*H to Friends, explore finales that nailed their goodbye, proving not all series end in disappointment. #TVFinales #MustWatch.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
Are Kiwis ahead of the curve with digital devices?
Gaming

Are Kiwis ahead of the curve with digital devices?

While New Zealander's love affair with television endures, TV sets alone are no longer enough to satisfy Kiwis appetite for content.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2014
Farewell, old friend.
Gaming

Farewell, old friend.

The once-dominant household television is losing its status as mobile devices and streaming services reshape viewing habits, marking TV's gradual fade.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2014
ShowmeTV rebrand... Has Telecom lost its spark already?
Unified Communications

ShowmeTV rebrand... Has Telecom lost its spark already?

Telecom's decision to rebrand ShowmeTV could have negative consequences, warns Fleur Revell of Impact PR in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2014
Aggressive Samsung goes for the jugular in 2014
Digital Entertainment

Aggressive Samsung goes for the jugular in 2014

Samsung storms CES 2014 with a show of strength in tech, unveiling game-changing TVs and appliances for the Home of the Future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2014
Vodafone unveils UFB TV service
Gaming

Vodafone unveils UFB TV service

Vodafone has today unveiled New Zealand's first, and only, full TV service using the new ultra fast broadband network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013
A month with Samsung's new F series TV...
Gaming

A month with Samsung's new F series TV...

I was fortunate to spend a month with Samsung's latest television the UA55F8000 or the F series to you and me.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2013
Vodafone changes ad? That's a lie, Telecom
Unified Communications

Vodafone changes ad? That's a lie, Telecom

Vodafone's SuperNet advertising campaign will continue unchanged despite Telecom dropping its court case seeking an injunction today.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013
The future of TV is here…
Digital Entertainment

The future of TV is here…

Apps herald a TV revolution, transforming viewing habits with the advent of smart technology, led by innovation and connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2013
Is Google leading the online TV streaming race?
Digital Entertainment

Is Google leading the online TV streaming race?

The internet search engine is reportedly in talks to create a live streaming TV service, meeting with media companies to negotiate deals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2013
MSN TV to sign out in September
Digital Entertainment

MSN TV to sign out in September

After a 16-year run, MSN TV will shut down in September, marking the end of Microsoft's pioneering internet TV service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Is new-look Intel in the TV business?
Digital Entertainment

Is new-look Intel in the TV business?

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich signals a cautious approach to rumours of Intel entering the Web TV industry, citing lack of content expertise.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2013