TV streaming, gaming and downloads
We now access content of all sorts, and in many different ways.
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TV Streaming
Video streaming has revolutionised the way many viewers watch TV. Online services allow the viewer to watch programmes whenever it’s convenient, rather than when a broadcaster says so.
People have replaced traditional TV habits with web streaming and catch-up services like SkyGo, NEON, and Netflix.
Most TVs have streaming Apps built in and streaming services can be broadcast to your TV with a streaming device.
You might use a streaming service like one of these:
People have replaced traditional TV habits with web streaming and catch-up services like SkyGo, NEON, and Netflix.
Most TVs have streaming Apps built in and streaming services can be broadcast to your TV with a streaming device.
You might use a streaming service like one of these:
- Netflix.
- NEON.
- Apple TV+.
- Amazon Prime Video.
- Prime Video.
- Disney+.
- SjyGo.
- ThreeNow.
- YouTube Premium.
- TVNZ+.
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Gaming
Online gaming refers to any type of game that someone can play through the internet or over a computer network. Download either free or purchase digital games online and instantly play with people real-time. Gamers can easily find opponents of a similar skill level when playing a head-to-head game over the internet. Players also can compete in massively multiplayer games, where dozens of players play an ongoing game in a virtual world.
Examples of gaming sites:
Examples of gaming sites:
- www.xbox.co.nz
- www.playstation.com/en-nz/
- www.steampowered.com
- www.twitch.tv
- www.gameplanet.co.nz
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Downloading
When you download a file, you transfer it from the internet to your computer. The most commonly downloaded files are programs, updates , or other kinds of files such as game demos, music and video files, or documents. Downloading can also mean copying information from any source to a computer or other device, such as copying your favourite songs to a portable music player.