Streaming stories

Bluesound launches streamer to commemorate 10 year anniversary
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Bluesound, the supplier of high-resolution multi-room streaming, has launched a limited-run Anniversary Edition NODE X streamer to commemorate its 10th year in the industry.

Demand for original video content on the up, software market follows suit
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The video streaming software market is anticipated to progress at an impressive CAGR of 10.2% to reach US$12.87 billion by the end of 2030, according to FMI.

Freeview refocuses with new and refreshed brand identity
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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Freeview is going to begin rolling out its new brand identity in the coming weeks, which reflects the company’s refocus on how it delivers TV and radio.

Streaming video gets a boost with Akamai's new cloud computing capabilities
Tue, 18th Apr 2023
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The capabilities are designed to help OTT operators deliver higher quality and more personalised video experiences to viewers, the company states.

AMD gears up to power new era of interactive media
Tue, 11th Apr 2023
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The purpose-built video processing architecture features an AV1 accelerated pipeline, delivering 32x 1080p streams per card, with AI-enabled video quality optimisation.

Why usage-based pricing may be the antidote to subscription fatigue
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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Subscription-based businesses, many of which boomed at the height of the pandemic, have since experienced the 'Great Unsubscribe'.

Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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Spark has reported a $837 million profit for the six months to the end of December, thanks to the sale of a majority stake in its cellphone towers.

Tencent Cloud aids Pakistan’s top live-streaming portal ARY
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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Tencent Cloud Media Services will enable ARY ZAP to deliver its users a high-quality and low-latency streaming experience.

Freeview offering TV, radio through free streaming app
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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Freeview has introduced a new Streaming TV app to allow viewers to stream their favourite television and radio channels for free.

Staying secure this holidays with PureVPN
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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PureVPN is a great tool for helping you make the most of your online activities. With PureVPN, you can browse, stream, download and upload securely from anywhere in the world.

Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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"No new venture is without risk, and we recognise that this news will be disappointing for our valued customers and partners, and dedicated Spark Sport team."

Economic disruption remains largest threat to business
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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CFOs expect the impending recession, supply chain constraints and inflation to continue into 2023 and are feeling the impact across their organisations.

87% of Aussies subscribe to a streaming or subscription platform
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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“Despite rising inflation rates this year, consumers who subscribe to non-traditional subscription services are still choosing to pay over $30 per month."

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum Stream microphone
Wed, 21st Sep 2022
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A few months ago JBL launched the JBL Quantum Stream, a Dual pattern premium USB microphone for gamers, streamers and podcasters.

D-Link launches new EAGLE PRO AI M32 range for better network solutions
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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D-Link has launched its new EAGLE PRO AI M32 range, with the company saying that it is the newest and fastest of the Wi-Fi 6 AI Mesh Systems.

Adobe adds innovations and capabilities to Analytics offering
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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Adobe's new services in Analytics deliver a single workspace for brands to unify data and insights across all media types, including metaverse and streaming media

Most NZ broadband can deliver four HD Netflix streams at the same time
Mon, 13th Jun 2022
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Measuring Broadband New Zealand's latest report shows 99% of Fibre 300, Fibre Max, and HFC Max plans can handle four simultaneous high-definition Netflix streams.

Are Kiwis winning or losing when it comes to gaming security?
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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As a country, it's clear we love gaming and are entering the realm at rapid speed. But as with all online activity, significant risks come with this kind of rising engagement.

Fast Company names #1 most innovative company in video
Tue, 19th Apr 2022
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Jellysmack, a global creator company, has been named in Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022.

Latest Hazelcast release aims to empower real-time economy
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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The new release boosts the analytical capabilities of a real-time system by enabling greater situational context to event and streaming data.

Hands-on review: Elgato Facecam Streaming Camera
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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Whilst most webcams are fine for zoom calls, they fall short of the specification required for good streaming or YouTube video.

Hands-on review: EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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No stranger to supplying gamers with high-quality audio, EPOS enters the streaming microphone space with the B20 Streaming Microphone.

Salesforce and AWS partner for video-streaming commerce offering
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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Salesforce and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have collaborated to create a new customisable direct-to-consumer (D2C) offering for next-generation video streaming.

Amazon adds Brisbane, Perth to AWS Local Zone network
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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Cloud multinational Amazon is adding Brisbane and Perth to its Local Zone network with new AWS Local Zones set to open in the cities.