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Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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Disney+ subscribers are falling victim to credential stuffing, with hacked accounts already up for sale. Users advised to follow best practices.
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Surge in phone usage as Kiwis head to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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Kiwi rugby fans in Japan for the World Cup have driven a fivefold surge in Vodafone New Zealand’s network usage, with over 10 terabytes of data used.
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Razer releases gaming mic that syncs emotes with streaming interactions
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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Streamers have the ability to add or create their own emotes, or they can choose from hundreds of preset emotes.
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Vodafone’s new streaming box launches in NZ
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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Users don’t need to be a Vodafone broadband customer to access the viewing experience of Vodafone TV and wireless connectivity is inbuilt into the new device.
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Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.
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Hands-on review: The only streaming kit you'll ever need
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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This opens up a world of possibilities for both hobbyist and full-time streamers to further engage with their audiences.
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Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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The telco's continued improved performance was founded on a clear strategy with strong execution and greater customer focus.
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Streaming service Disney+ coming to NZ – pricing and dates
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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The services will be another competitor entering the streaming market to compete with the likes of Netflix, Sky’s Neon offering, Lightbox.
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Logitech shows off the products you have to stock
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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The company showcased the hottest products across its office, gaming and audio brands – here are the must-haves for your shelves this summer.
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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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AMD delivers data center grunt for Google's new game streaming platform
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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AMD will provide custom Radeon GPUs for Google's game streaming platform, Stadia, delivering power savings, data integrity, and security features.