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Prime Video introduces add-on subscriptions in New Zealand
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Prime Video has launched add-on subscriptions and a new Store in New Zealand, allowing users to personalise their viewing experience across various services.
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ReasonLabs uncovers cashback scam in torrented video game files
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity firm ReasonLabs exposes massive cashback scam in torrented video games, compromising user's personal information.
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Epson EH-LS800: The new revolution in 4K home theatre projection
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Epson EH-LS800, a game-changer in 4K home theatre projection, launched in Sydney, offering an immersive, thrilling viewing experience.
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Film review: Jurassic World Dominion
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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This movie is what happens when you cross a lot of hungry dinos with humanity trying desperately to redeem itself for a mistake, and boy does it try.
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This Iron Man drone wants you to fly like a superhero
Thu, 18th Apr 2019
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drones
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smart home
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movies
RYZE Tech teams up with Marvel and Disney to release Tello Iron Man, a superhero-inspired drone that comes with an HD FPV camera and intelligent flight modes.
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Now you can control Iron Man with this customisable robot
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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robots
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coding
Marvel fans beware – Tony Stark is going to do his best to steal the money right from your pocket and replace it with a robot.
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Samsung reveals the world’s first 3D cinema LED screen
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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movies
Samsung Electronics continues its efforts to make traditional, projection-based cinema technology a thing of the past.
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Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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movies
HOYTS partners with VRX Networks to bring VR cinemas to Australia, starting in March. Initial rollout includes HOYTS Highpoint, with four more locations soon.
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Stuff Fibre steps up their offering with a new streaming service
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Stuff Fibre just announced their entrance into the movies-on-demand market with the launch of a new product, Stuff Pix...
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Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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kickstarter
This ridiculous headset promises an immersive IMAX experience and theater-grade sound from the comfort of a user’s couch...
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Guardians of the Galaxy 2's Mantis heading down to the Auckland Armageddon Expo
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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guardians of the galaxy
The 2017 Auckland Armageddon Expo continues to get recognisable guests as Pom Klementieff will be heading down to the event happening later this year.
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Harry Potter/The Flash star Tom Felton is coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Tom Felton, famed for roles in Harry Potter and The Flash, will join Auckland Armageddon Expo this Labour Weekend, promising a treat for fans.
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Film review: Trolls - a fun combination of candyfloss hair, colours and chatter
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Candyfloss, colours and chatter were everywhere you looked – and that was just in the foyer. And just quietly, I did indeed find my happy place.
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Does it fly? Eddie the Eagle film review
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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Eddie the Eagle is an inspirational sporting film, filled with emotion and led by an outstanding performance from Taron Egerton.
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Dropbox celebrates half a billion users
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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dropbox
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movies
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productivity
Dropbox heralds a new era of connectivity, reaching a massive 500 million user milestone, fostering enhanced global collaboration.
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Fitness industry gets breath of life thanks to Kiwi developers
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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healthtech
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fitness
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movies
Les Mills launches immersive fitness technology to 'gamify' workouts, aiming to reshape the global fitness industry.
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Quickflix: Why it's really worth it
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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digital entertainment
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quickflix
Quickflix, New Zealand’s original online movie and TV streaming service, is offering all movie and TV buffs a one month free trial along with a bonus.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets go on sale in NZ at 10am October 20th
Mon, 19th Oct 2015
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star wars
Lucasfilm has announced the exact day and time that tickets for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available for New Zealand fans.
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Film review: The Martian
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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digital entertainment
Feel like a trip to Mars but can’t afford the rocket ship? Do the next best thing and buy a movie ticket to The Martian instead.
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NZIFF 2015: DEATHGASM film review
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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digital entertainment
Using heavy metal to bring his new group of friends together seems to be working fine for Brodie... until the band unleash the undead onto their town.