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Philips MediaSuite hospitality TV sales surpass 500k units
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PPDS has marked a significant milestone, with sales of its Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs - favourites among global hotel chains for in-room entertainment.
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PPDS unveils affordable, advanced Philips Hospitality TV series at ISE 2024
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At ISE 2024, PPDS launched its advanced, budget-friendly Philips Hospitality TV series, engineered specifically for hotel and healthcare use, revolutionising the industry.
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Hands-on review: New Chromecast with Google TV (HD)
Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
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In 2013, Google launched its first-generation Chromecast, which included a range of digital media players that could play audio-visual content.
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Google announces new version of Chromecast with remote features
Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
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Google unveils new Chromecast with Google TV, featuring a sleek design, remote control, and access to various streaming services.
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Hands-on review: The Google Chromecast
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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Google's greener Chromecast packaging cuts plastic, promotes smart TV features at a fraction of the cost.
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Five reasons to love the fifth-gen Chromecast
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Google's latest Chromecast debuts, celebrating five influential years of streaming innovation.
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NLP ready to roll into home and work
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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UC consultant Ian Darby recently ended up in San Jose where natural language processing (NLP) was a hot topic. Here is his take on the Next Big Thing.
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TVs too mainstream for you? Try Epson's $4,000 short range projector
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Epson's Home Cinema LS100 brings big-screen projection to living rooms with its ultra-short throw design and innovative laser technology.
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Hands-on review: Sony’s latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.
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Sony promises to steal Kiwi breaths (and pocket money) with their latest OLED TV
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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No stand, no speakers and eight million self-illuminating pixels all promise to make this one of the most high-tech TVs to date...
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Grumpy tech guy: Google marketing
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Okay, so I get that NZ is a pimple at the arse end of the world and that we're never going to be a priority for Google.
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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.
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Hands-on review: Google Chromecast
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Google's Chromecast launches in NZ, offering a simple, affordable streaming solution for your TV, challenging Apple TV with its minimalist design.