Streaming stories - Page 7
Stuff unveils video platform
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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stuff
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video
New Zealand's Stuff launches Play Stuff, a video platform offering curated local and international news, sports, and entertainment content for free.
Hands-on Review: Is game streaming your thing? This kit is essential
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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video
The Game Capture HD60 S is a portable capture device, perfect for streamers and content creators at all levels.
Hands-on Review: In the age of smart TVs, how relevant is the 4K Apple TV?
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
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.
Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.
Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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chorus
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video
Chorus will support full HD streaming to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, allowing for a 44% traffic upsurge.
Freeview On Demand now on streaming device
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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google
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netflix
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.
No broadband caps please, we're Kiwis
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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netflix
More than 70% of broadband services in New Zealand are now uncapped as Kiwis' appetite for TV streaming grows.
Streaming services prime targets for credential stuffing attacks
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
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video
Video and streaming services are prime targets for cyber attackers who attempt to conduct credential stuffing attacks, according to new research from Akamai.
Adobe opens up marketing opportunities with Roku
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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martech
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digital entertainment
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adobe
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).
Apple mania! A brief look at Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Whether you're after news, TV, or gaming, it seems like Apple is pulling out all the stops to get your attention.
Google's Stadia: The new game streaming platform intertwined with YouTube
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
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.
2degrees jumps on the bundle bandwagon with Amazon Prime
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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uc
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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.
We're not thieves when we have the choice (and Netflix is killing piracy)
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Piracy in New Zealand is dying as people choose cheap, legal streaming content over the hassle of illegal downloads, according to Vocus Group.
The message behind the Apple/Samsung iTunes partnership
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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apple
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samsung
Futuresource has released its perspective on what Samsung Smart TV's new iTunes Movies and TV Show app means for Apple as a company.
Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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video
Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.
Gartner: 66% of organisations will deploy 5G by 2020
Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Some organisations need 5G faster than many telco providers can deliver, which may result in unexpected 5G network providers.
Hands-on Review: The Google Chromecast
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Google's Chromecast, packaged in eco-friendly cardboard, turns old TVs into smart ones for under USD $70, offering a Google-centric media experience.
How much does your Amazon Prime Video subscription really get you?
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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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.
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.
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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hyperscale
Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.