The Ultimate Guide to Digital Entertainment

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Digital Entertainment is a vibrant and evolving field that encompasses a broad range of media, technologies, and experiences designed to engage audiences through digital platforms. From the latest innovations in gaming, animation, and streaming services to virtual reality and AI-powered content creation, this topic covers the diverse landscape of entertainment that leverages cutting-edge digital technologies.

Our coverage highlights how advancements like AMD’s new AI PC innovations, immersive virtual reality adventures, and evolving streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and Lightbox are reshaping how content is produced, delivered, and consumed. The integration of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies is transforming gaming experiences, video production, and audience engagement, making digital entertainment more interactive and accessible than ever.

By exploring stories about the fusion of traditional entertainment with digital advancements—such as Sony’s anime acquisitions, the rise of live streaming community-building, and emerging trends in digital collectibles—readers can gain insight into the future direction of entertainment. Whether you are a gamer, a content creator, or simply an enthusiast seeking to understand the dynamic digital media world, our articles offer valuable perspectives on the tools, platforms, and cultural shifts driving this exciting industry.

Kiwi Digital Entertainment news
Analyst Insights
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Frost & Sullivan · Digital Entertainment · Smart Cities
4 days ago
Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments
IDC · Digital Entertainment · Gaming
Last month
Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search
Gartner · Digital Entertainment · SaaS
Last month
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Frost & Sullivan · Digital Entertainment · Gaming
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
RingCentral unveils flexible pay-per-organiser model for events
Frost & Sullivan · Digital Entertainment · UC
Thu, 8th May 2025
Reviews
Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)
Indie games
3 days ago
Game review: Marathon (PS5)
Gaming
6 days ago
Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)
Gaming
Last week
Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)
Gaming
Last week
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)
Gaming
Last week
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Headphones
Last week
Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)
Gaming
Last week
Hands-on review: OPPO Find N6 foldable flagship
Mobile gaming
This month
Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)
Gaming
This month
Game review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)
Gaming
Last month
Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)
Gaming
Last month
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
Bluetooth
Last month
Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)
Gaming
Last month
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
Mobile gaming
Last month
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone
Mobile gaming
Last month
Expert columns
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
By Kevin Janzen of Globant
6 days ago
Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)
By Darren Price
Last month
DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)
By Damian Seeto
Last month
Game review: WWE 2K26 (Xbox Series X)
By Damian Seeto
Last month
From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR
By Candice Gersun of PR and Communications Officer
Last month
Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)
By Damian Seeto
Last month
Inference-as-a-service is the secret sauce behind a new breed of AI companies
By Petar Bielovich General Manager - Data and Analytics and Diego Nievas Chief Technology Officer – Managed Services of Atturra
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
By Andrew Burnet of Milestone Systems Interim
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
TV, Monitors, Projectors - What is the ultimate screen for your entertainment set up in 2026?
By Staff Writer of Ocere
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
By Nick Dearden of Confluent
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
PvX ROAS insights: What Is driving UA performance today
By Zhen Jie Sim of PvX Partners
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
By Con Raso of Tuned Global
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
How to detect fake players in online gaming
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
The creative arms race: How AI and UA funding is changing the landscape of gaming
By Ridzki Syahputera of PvX Partners
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Deep-dive review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC
By Darren Price
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Interviews
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Discussing Headphones
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Discussing Software Updates
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Exclusive: How PvX Partners tackles the mobile app financing gap
Discussing iOS
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Recent news
Call of Duty: Mobile adds Rebirth Island & Godzilla x Kong
About Mobile gaming
2 days ago
ENDOFY launches showcase Aquarius 8000 PC cases & fans
About Gaming
3 days ago
Turtle Beach launches Super Mario Switch 2 controllers
About Gaming
3 days ago
Jungle City installs world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO
About SSL
3 days ago
Pacvue launches AI agent for commerce ad media teams
About Business Intelligence
4 days ago
Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant for creative apps
About Digital Media
4 days ago
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
About Malware
4 days ago
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
About Software-as-a-Service
5 days ago
Fanta & Xbox launch limited-edition drinks in New Zealand
About Gaming
Last week
8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace
About Mobile gaming
Last week
Layercake & Ceeblue launch sub-second streaming service
About Productivity
Last week
LoopMe launches Chartboost Direct for app publishers
About Mobile gaming
Last week
Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand
About Storage
Last week
Softr launches AI no-code platform for business teams
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Job moves
Milestone Systems names Mike Metcalfe South Pacific lead
Move at Milestone Systems
Last month
SPhotonix adds senior hires to scale 5D optical memory
Move at SPhotonix
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Calero hires Hyoun Park to lead telecom mobility push
Move at Calero
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
Mangopay names Andy Wiggan Chief Product Officer
Move at GoCardless
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ
Move at Apple
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus
Move at Milestone Systems
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
Move at Facebook
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Nétive VMS secures investment & appoints new CEO
Move at Nétive
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Alexander Hecker to lead CHERRY's global peripherals unit
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Camunda appoints Barbie Brewer as Chief People Officer
Move at GitLab
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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