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Samsung & Sky bring 4K UHD sports streaming to New Zealand
Samsung

Samsung & Sky bring 4K UHD sports streaming to New Zealand

Samsung and Sky launch 4K UHD sports streaming in New Zealand, debuting with the Ashes cricket series on Sky Sport Now, enhancing clarity for fans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Kordia teams up with Entain for free-to-air horse racing in New Zealand
Kordia

Kordia teams up with Entain for free-to-air horse racing in New Zealand

In a boost for racing fans, Kordia collaborates with Entain's Trackside to air horse racing free-to-air in NZ via Kordia's DTT network, enhancing access and coverage.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Ring releases advanced doorbell security in NZ
Digital Entertainment

Ring releases advanced doorbell security in NZ

Ring launches its wire-free Door View Cam in New Zealand, providing smart security for apartments and rentals at NZD $349, available in major retailers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019
Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup
Digital Entertainment

Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup

Chorus will support full HD streaming to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, allowing for a 44% traffic upsurge.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

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Reolink to unveil local AI hub & triple-lens CCTV at CES
Data Protection

Reolink to unveil local AI hub & triple-lens CCTV at CES

Reolink is set to debut its ReoNeura AI hub, triple-lens 24MP CCTV cameras and new solar floodlights at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Game review: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Xbox Series X)

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Xbox Series X breathes new life into the 2010 classic with impressive graphics and refined gameplay, despite small flaws.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Game review: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)

Nintendo brings Luigi's Mansion 2 HD to the Switch in 2024, offering sharp graphics and engaging gameplay, though hindered by a lack of checkpoints.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Game review: Front Mission 1st: Remake (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Front Mission 1st: Remake (Switch)

Front Mission was originally released exclusively in Japan in 1995 for the Super Famicom. Now, strategy fans can play Front Mission 1st: Remake.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 4th May 2023
Hands-on Review: Philips 65” 9500 series TV
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Philips 65” 9500 series TV

Philips' 65” 9500 series TV, with its Ambilight 4 and Android integration, offers immersive viewing at the steep price of AUD $3500. Is it worth it?.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022
WyreStorm unveils new video bars and an HD video system
Artificial Intelligence

WyreStorm unveils new video bars and an HD video system

WyreStorm has released new products, including two video bars and a high-definition (HD) video system, to improve customers' audio and video experience.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Intel delivers huge leap forward with 8th Generation Core desktop processor range
Gaming

Intel delivers huge leap forward with 8th Generation Core desktop processor range

Intel's latest offering steps things up a notch, increasing the total core count while infusing the units with company's Hyper-Threading Technology.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
What has NZ's leading owned-and-operated ISP been up to?
Unlimited Internet

What has NZ's leading owned-and-operated ISP been up to?

HD is one of New Zealand's leading owned and operated ISP's and they've been very busy over the last 12 months, with new opportunities for clients.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Panasonic brings HD communications system to the enterprise
Unified Communications

Panasonic brings HD communications system to the enterprise

Panasonic System Solutions Asia Pacific has added two new models to its High Definition Visual Communications System.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
Southern Cross welcomes video streaming demands brought by Netflix
Network Infrastructure

Southern Cross welcomes video streaming demands brought by Netflix

Southern Cross Cable delivers a network boost, ensuring NZ can enjoy Netflix's Ultra HD streaming with 85% capacity increase.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015
On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ
Unified Communications

On the ball HD expands UFB offering across NZ

Auckland ISP HD Net announces new locations for its UFB services across New Zealand. CEO Simpson says demand is increasing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014

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Reolink launches E331 indoor smart camera with Argos
Storage

Reolink launches E331 indoor smart camera with Argos

Reolink debuts its £39.99 E331 indoor Wi-Fi camera exclusively at Argos, pushing low-cost, subscription-free smart home security in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
How to create the ultimate life-like video call experience
Unified Communications

How to create the ultimate life-like video call experience

Many factors have to be fused together to create a compelling and life-like call experience in a consistent and rewarding way.

By Fredrik Hörnkvist and Holli Hulett • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023