Streaming

Vinyl, a format that was believed by some to have died decades ago, is now on the verge of outselling CDs for the first time since the mid-1980s. Roger Marbeck is with us to discuss.  Audio

Rubgy fans are still unhappy about the prospect of streaming RWC games. Tech commentator Paul Spain joins the discussion on what they can expect from the Spark services. Audio

The New Zealand music industry has experienced its third double-digit revenue growth from recorded music. Streaming and downloads provide the majority of that cash, but how does that affect local… Audio

With its easy-to-access content and vast selection of ready-made playlists, Spotify has amassed more than 100 million users globally since its inception. But according to writer Liz Pelly it’s… Audio

Flawed computer chips, Spotify gets ready to go public as it gets sued for using unlicensed music, why facial recognition will be big in 2018, and another faulty Apple product, this time an iPad… Audio

Could TVNZ live-streaming be the beginning of the end for Freeview, plus more EU scrutiny of Google and the big tech story of the week – hacking tools stolen from the NSA are again used in a major… Audio

Deputy Chief Censor Jared Mullen on a new report highlighting the need for clearer classification on content featuring sexual violence on streaming services like Lightbox and Netflix. Audio

New figures show how New Zealanders are taking to streaming video on demand services; and the privacy implications of the CIA potentially hacking consumer devices to gather intelligence. Audio

Peter Griffin on the news that Netflix is now offering a downloading option (and not just streaming) for some shows. Also things are heating up with mobile wallets, with the BNZ announcing that it… Audio