Streaming stories - Page 9

Kiwis: Say goodbye to US Netflix
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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Kiwis using VPNs to access Netflix US are now facing blocks as the streaming giant enforces restrictions on global content access.

Tay Tay's exclusive - and predictable - deal with Apple Music
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple has inked a deal with Taylor Swift that will see users of Apple Music have access to the singer’s 1989 World Tour LIVE concert movie.

Kiwis go nuts over streaming - data usage higher than ever
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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The increase in data usage coincides with a large increase in the proportion of broadband connections that have no data cap.

Stop whinging about the DVD player app for Windows 10
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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The issue that appears to have got Giz’s pants bunched up is the fact that Microsoft are charging US$15 for their DVD-playing app.

Yahoo TV launches in NZ
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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Yahoo New Zealand has launched Yahoo TV, a free streaming platform offering Kiwis exclusive premieres, box sets and TV on demand.

New additions to Lightbox's device line-up
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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Lightbox ramps up streaming on Panasonic TVs and Chromecast, marking a smart evolution in Kiwi viewing habits.

Everything you need to know about video streaming in NZ
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Kiwis spoiled for choice with a plethora of video streaming services, from Netflix's global hits to local gems on Lightbox and more.

Spotify picks up its game with a slew of new features
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Spotify's response to the growing competition in the music streaming space is to become a ' 24-hour entertainment destination'.

NZers embrace digital lifestyle
Tue, 12th May 2015
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The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.

Kordia launches new streaming platform, scores Parliament contract
Mon, 11th May 2015
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The new streaming platform provides an end-to-end solution to remove all the complexity of delivering video feeds to the internet.

Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.

Apple attempts to lock down Taylor Swift for music app
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Apple is reportedly in talks with music artists in order to gain exclusive content for its upcoming music service, Beats Music.

TV networks to take legal action against ISPs? Yeah Right
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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British TV networks may soon clash with ISPs in court, but with viewers already streaming, will lawsuits turn the tide or just be futile?.

Apple snubs NBC for upcoming TV streaming service
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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In the past few weeks, rumours have been floating around that an Apple-branded streaming television service would launch this year, with 25 channels.

Freeview shakes it up with FreeviewPlus
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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FreeviewPlus will marry broadcast television with on-demand content allowing viewers to watch catch-up and premiere shows on their TV.

Samsung ups its TV-streaming game with new deals
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Samsung Smart TVs in NZ enhance streaming with exclusive Netflix and PGA Tour apps, offering unrivalled on-demand content.

Rumours of Apple’s TV service gains momentum
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Apple is reportedly in talks with programmers including CBS, 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney to launch a subscription-based streaming TV service this.

Vodafone scores Netflix contract
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Vodafone has today announced it is teaming up with Netflix as the exclusive communications launch partner in New Zealand.

TVNZ relaunches on-demand service
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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TVNZ OnDemand reboots with Brightcove, offering viewers personalised, cross-platform streaming experiences on its revamped service.

Netflix to add ANZ 'local flavour' - but where's the Kiwi content?
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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There is no confirmed comment yet on what, if any, New Zealand-made content will be made available through Netflix.