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An 8K TV for $80,000? Samsung has you covered
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An 8K TV for $80,000? Samsung has you covered

Samsung's 8K TVs debut in New Zealand with prices reaching NZD $80,000 for a 98-inch Q900 QLED. Smaller models start at NZD $11,000.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019
Hands-on Review: Samsung Q9F 65” TV and N650 Soundbar
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Q9F 65” TV and N650 Soundbar

The Samsung Q9F 65” TV and N650 Soundbar mesmerise with stunning visuals and immersive sound. Their sleek, minimalist design conceals innovation.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Maori Television to air WWE wrestling on free-to-air NZ TV screens
Digital Entertainment

Maori Television to air WWE wrestling on free-to-air NZ TV screens

WWE wrestling is body slamming onto New Zealand free-to-air televisions screens for the first time in over 15 years.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?
Digital Entertainment

Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?

Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

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Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies
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Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies

Sony unveils its latest home entertainment lineup at CES Las Vegas, featuring 8K TVs, new soundbars, Alexa-enabled headphones, and a wireless turntable.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2019
LG launches a 'rollable' TV that disappears into its base
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LG launches a 'rollable' TV that disappears into its base

LG unveils the 65-inch Signature OLED TV R, a 'rollable' television that seamlessly disappears into its base, redefining home entertainment spaces.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jan 2019
4K UHD TV popularity rising, driven by digital services
Digital Entertainment

4K UHD TV popularity rising, driven by digital services

As streaming services, sporting events and movies are stepping up their HD game, shipping of TVs that support the 4K UHD format are rising in kind.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies
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Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies

If you're a fan of Sony products this month brings good news for you as a new range of products hits the shelves.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
LG's new projector streams a 4K screen on to your wall
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LG's new projector streams a 4K screen on to your wall

LG announced the HU80KA projector, its first 4K UHD1 model designed to deliver ultra-sharp video in a compact design...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Apple reveals their picks for the most popular apps, music and movies of 2017
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Apple reveals their picks for the most popular apps, music and movies of 2017

Apple has announced the most popular apps, music, movies, TV shows, books, and podcasts of 2017, highlighting emerging trends and indie creators.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Big data could bring big changes for Asian consumers
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Big data could bring big changes for Asian consumers

The ATF Leaders' Summit in Singapore spotlights Big Data, aiming to revolutionise content strategies and tap into the booming Asian market.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Shows on the go: By 2020 TV as we know it may not exist
Digital Entertainment

Shows on the go: By 2020 TV as we know it may not exist

Ericsson report forecasts mobile screens to dominate TV viewing by 2020, with on-demand and VR reshaping the landscape.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Amazon and Twentieth Century Fox sign landmark international TV deal
Digital Entertainment

Amazon and Twentieth Century Fox sign landmark international TV deal

Beginning in September of this year, Amazon Prime will start introducing seasons of This Is Us and The Exorcist...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
TVs too mainstream for you? Try Epson's $4,000 short range projector
Digital Entertainment

TVs too mainstream for you? Try Epson's $4,000 short range projector

Epson's Home Cinema LS100 brings big-screen projection to living rooms with its ultra-short throw design and innovative laser technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
4K TVs become old news, as new 8K TVs enter the fray
Digital Entertainment

4K TVs become old news, as new 8K TVs enter the fray

Sharp redefines viewing as its 8K TV hits shelves, promising a tech revolution in daily life with unparalleled detail and an ecosystem to match.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
20th Century Fox and Samsung team-up to change how we experience TV
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20th Century Fox and Samsung team-up to change how we experience TV

20th Century Fox, Panasonic, and Samsung partner to create an open and royalty-free dynamic metadata platform for HDR.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen
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The all-knowing Samsung TV can now tell you what song is playing on screen

Samsung releases update for 2017 Smart TV platform to support Shazam, allowing users to identify songs playing on TV shows or films.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Hands-on Review: Sony's latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony's latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience

Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017