Amazon Fire TV review
Posted on 26-Apr-2014 15:04 Reviews, DVB and HD, by M Freitas
This little black box can bring you hours of entertainment. But does it work in New Zealand?
Quickflix to become content offering on TiVo in New Zealand
Posted on 11-Nov-2013 12:54 News, DVB and HD
TiVo customers will be able to access the Quickflix digital service through their TiVo media device as well as other registered devices including a wide range of smart TVs, game consoles, tablets and smartphones.
DTVS Smart1 Satellite Receiver review
Posted on 9-Sep-2013 18:56 Reviews, DVB and HD, by n4
In this review, we have a look at the Smart1, an Android-based "hybrid" device: an all-in-one satellite receiver, PVR, media player and Android PC.
Igloo review
Posted on 6-Dec-2012 09:24 Reviews, DVB and HD, by M Freitas
Igloo launched in New Zealand after months of speculation. But what is it and how does it work? Most importantly, is it for you?
Microsoft’s new all-in-one music service: Xbox Music
Posted on 15-Oct-2012 20:58 News, DVB and HD
Xbox Music is Microsoft’s brand new all-in-one music service that enables users to listen to music how, when, where and on what device they want. It is included in a rolling update to Xbox LIVE that starts Tuesday and will be expanded when Windows 8 launches.
TVNZ and Sky TV launch Igloo
Posted on 7-Dec-2011 16:37 News, DVB and HD
Sky Television holds 51% of a new paid TV service, with TVNZ holding 49% of Igloo, to launch in the first half of 2012. The service is being dubbed "pre-pay TV".
Telecom New Zealand and Sky sign new agreement
Posted on 30-May-2011 12:48 News, DVB and HD
Telecom and SKY have today announced a new commercial agreement that will enable Telecom to sell all of SKY’s television services to its customers alongside their home line, mobile and broadband products.
Sky Television release its iPhone, iPad iPod touch application
Posted on 21-Apr-2011 09:33 News, DVB and HD
The new app, packed with features around SKY’s electronic programme guide is a one stop shop for listings for more than 111 channels including all SKY’s channels plus all the free-to-air listings.
Freeview|HD soon to increase broadcast coverage to over 86 percent of NZ homes
Posted on 27-Mar-2011 17:05 News, DVB and HD
The extension supports the Government’s decision to switch over to digital only broadcasting by making it easier for more New Zealanders to make the change from free reception of analogue television to free reception of digital television with Freeview.
Freeview records biggest sales month since launch
Posted on 14-Feb-2011 19:36 News, DVB and HD
The popularity of free-to-air digital television and radio service, Freeview, continues to increase following the biggest month of Freeview sales since the company began in 2007.
Google TV closer to launch (with video)
Posted on 5-Oct-2010 09:46 News, DVB and HD
The company said in a blog post that one of the goals with Google TV is to open up the living room and enable new innovation from content creators, programmers, developers and advertisers.
WD multimedia drive stores 2TB and plays media in full-HD 1080p
Posted on 22-Sep-2010 17:43 News, DVB and HD
The WD Elements Play multimedia drive will run most of the file formats popular with consumers for their personal content, including H.264, MKV, .MOV and Real Media's RMVB, common in the Asia-Pacific region.
Cisco debuts new Flip Video lineup
Posted on 21-Sep-2010 14:50 News, DVB and HD
Flip also announced today Designed for Flip, a new program offering accessories from a wide range of partners that include everything from wide angle lenses and external microphones to battery chargers and a portable projector.
TiVO brings on-demand 3DTV content to New Zealand
Posted on 16-Sep-2010 13:02 News, DVB and HD
CASPA On-Demand service is available to TiVO owners in New Zealand, with pay-per-view 3D content including short films and animations, ranging between five minutes to one hour in length.
