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ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia
Gaming

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Australian streaming bill mandates local content & boosts ABC funds
Digital Entertainment

Australian streaming bill mandates local content & boosts ABC funds

Australia mandates major streaming services to invest in local content and boosts ABC funding by AUD $50 million to support homegrown programming.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge
Gaming

Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Hisense unveils M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia at AUD $2,499
Digital Entertainment

Hisense unveils M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia at AUD $2,499

Hisense launches the M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia, offering 4K clarity, Dolby Audio, and smart streaming for AUD $2,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

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Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ
Digital Entertainment

Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ

Epson has launched the EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Bose audio and AI-powered image enhancement for immersive home viewing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
JMGO launches O2S Ultra smart tri-laser projector for USD $2,999
Smart Home

JMGO launches O2S Ultra smart tri-laser projector for USD $2,999

JMGO unveils the O2S Ultra, a space-saving smart tri-laser projector offering a 100-inch 4K display from just 16.8cm for USD $2,999 in North America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app
Customer Experience

Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app

Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription
Digital Entertainment

Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription

Amazon Prime leads digital subscription cancellations with 578,000 monthly searches, as users reconsider services amid rising costs and tiered pricing models.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

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Channel 4 signs five ad-tech deals for programmatic access
Marketing Technologies

Channel 4 signs five ad-tech deals for programmatic access

Advertisers will soon get broader real-time access to Channel 4's premium video inventory, as Amazon Ads and four other platforms join its network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
YouTube tops Canada streaming viewing, says Numeris
Digital Transformation

YouTube tops Canada streaming viewing, says Numeris

Advertisers now have a bigger rival to subscription services, as YouTube drew the largest ad-supported audience in Canada, Numeris found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
TrafficGuard expands New York base amid US ad fraud surge
Gaming

TrafficGuard expands New York base amid US ad fraud surge

TrafficGuard ramps up New York presence as US advertisers brace for rising ad fraud, with losses forecast to hit USD $172 billion by 2028.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
CelcomDigi revamps ONE bundle with 5G, fibre & Disney+
Gaming

CelcomDigi revamps ONE bundle with 5G, fibre & Disney+

CelcomDigi debuts revamped ONE bundles with 500Mbps fibre, unlimited 5G mobile lines and Disney+ streaming for Malaysian households.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ
Gaming

ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AI subscriptions now top priority over streaming for Americans
Digital Entertainment

AI subscriptions now top priority over streaming for Americans

AI subscriptions have overtaken streaming as Americans' top digital priority, with 67% deeming AI tools essential for work and daily life.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Jerrell Jimerson appointed Head of Product & Experience at Bell Media
Data Analytics

Jerrell Jimerson appointed Head of Product & Experience at Bell Media

Jerrell Jimerson joins Bell Media as Head of Product, steering digital strategy across brands like Crave, TSN, CTV News, and iHeartRadio to boost growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon
Customer Experience

StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon

StarHub has launched a lifestyle-themed flagship store at Paragon, Orchard Road, offering a relaxed tech experience with exclusive offers for its 25th anniversary.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth
Digital Entertainment

YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth

YouTube celebrates 20 years, with Canadian creators contributing CAD $1.8 billion to GDP and inspiring a global audience through diverse content and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025