Streaming stories - Page 6
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.
Google's Stadia: The new game streaming platform intertwined with YouTube
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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digital entertainment
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google
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computer game
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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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.
Oracle Cloud whips up a breeze for Sydney yacht races
Fri, 15th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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sports
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oracle
If data can help a boat go faster, racing teams and fans alike at this year’s SailGP in Sydney will get a front-row seat.
The message behind the Apple/Samsung iTunes partnership
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
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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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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reviews
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digital entertainment
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.
Five reasons to love the fifth-gen Chromecast
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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digital entertainment
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google
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video
Google's fifth-gen Chromecast, priced at NZD $69, offers hands-free streaming, lifelike 1080p visuals at 60fps, and a sleek new design to blend with any decor.
Razer's new high-performance Wi-Fi router is optimised for the gaming experience
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
This week Razer launched Sila, a high-performance Wi-Fi router that’s optimised for gaming, streaming, and downloading multimedia content.
GoPro infuses new HERO7 camera range with better image stabilisation
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
GoPro has put better video stabilisation at the forefront of its new lineup of Hero cameras, including the GoPro HERO7 Black, White, and Silver models.
Still using HDMI cables? Wireless screen sharing eliminates cabling nightmares
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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video
Say goodbye to messy cables with wireless screen sharing solutions like Airtame. Stream content directly to TVs and projectors seamlessly and efficiently.
Exclusive interview: Andrew Blakey on TVNZ’s new streaming platform
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
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video
I had the opportunity to sit down with TVNZ development manager Andrew Blakey to discuss the launch of HEIHEI, a new streaming service for Kiwi kids.
NZ’s own pay-per-view movie streaming service has launched
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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stuff
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video
Available on desktop and mobile to every New Zealander with internet access, Stuff Pix serves up the latest blockbuster movies.
Spotify is letting users fix inaccurate music info
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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features
Some of the data categories listeners are invited to make suggestions for include: explicitness, genre, aliases, languages, mood and tags.
YouTube 'encourages' user engagement with new live features
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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video
YouTube enhances live streaming with new features like chat replay, automatic captions, and location tags, aiming to boost user engagement and accessibility.