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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
Samsung launches HU8000F Hotel TVs with Google Cast in Australia
Digital Signage

Samsung launches HU8000F Hotel TVs with Google Cast in Australia

Samsung launches its HU8000F Hotel TV Series in Australia, featuring Google Cast and 4K HDR for enhanced guest experiences in six screen sizes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety
Digital Entertainment

Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety

Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids' online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
LG launches CineBeam S 4K projector in Australia at AUD $2,499
Digital Entertainment

LG launches CineBeam S 4K projector in Australia at AUD $2,499

LG launches the CineBeam S, its smallest 4K projector, in Australia at AUD $2,499 with a pre-order discount ahead of the 11 August release.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Global Stories

eBPF research shows kernel tech powering modern AI
Virtualisation

eBPF research shows kernel tech powering modern AI

New research from the eBPF Foundation finds kernel-level eBPF fast becoming a core platform layer for cloud, security and AI infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Physical Security

Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to boost retail media targeting
Marketing Technologies

Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to boost retail media targeting

Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to launch a retail media solution linking verified shopper data across TV, audio and online for better ad targeting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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
Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay
Gaming

Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay

Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Commvault launches Clumio for Iceberg on AWS to boost AI data security
Data Protection

Commvault launches Clumio for Iceberg on AWS to boost AI data security

Commvault unveils Clumio for Apache Iceberg on AWS, offering air-gapped, Iceberg-aware backups to strengthen AI and analytics data lakehouse security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use
Digital Transformation

UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ
Digital Transformation

Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ

Stefan Leitl returns to Melbourne as Cisco's new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, bringing extensive global experience in IoT and digital transformation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Canva teams with Boku to boost payment options in Asia, Europe
Crypto

Canva teams with Boku to boost payment options in Asia, Europe

Canva teams up with Boku to offer localised payment methods across Asia and Europe, boosting access for users without credit cards.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback
Customer Experience

AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback

Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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