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Sony unveils wireless grip, remote for Alpha cameras
Digital Entertainment

Sony unveils wireless grip, remote for Alpha cameras

Sony launches the Wireless Shooting Grip and Remote Commander for Alpha cameras, offering improved handheld shooting and remote control from July 2025 in Australia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025

Global Stories

Content Creation stories

Australians embrace agentic AI as younger users drive adoption surge
Digital Transformation

Australians embrace agentic AI as younger users drive adoption surge

Agentic AI use among Australians jumped 50% in three months, led by millennials keen on AI for shopping, creativity, and daily tasks, Adobe reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Canva unveils deep ChatGPT integration for seamless AI design
Robotic Process Automation

Canva unveils deep ChatGPT integration for seamless AI design

Canva has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT, enabling users to streamline design workflows with AI-powered context-aware tools directly within its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Dell launches new laptop range focusing on power & design
Network Infrastructure

Dell launches new laptop range focusing on power & design

Dell launches Dell 16 Premium and Dell 14 Premium laptops, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, OLED screens, and up to 27 hours battery life for creators and students.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Oracle adds xAI Grok models to boost its enterprise AI cloud
Data Protection

Oracle adds xAI Grok models to boost its enterprise AI cloud

Oracle integrates xAI's Grok models into its Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing enterprise AI with advanced reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and strong data protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Adobe launches Firefly app, bringing AI image & video to mobile
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches Firefly app, bringing AI image & video to mobile

Adobe launches Firefly mobile app for iOS and Android, enabling AI-powered image and video creation with seamless Creative Cloud integration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Adobe debuts AI tools for large-scale customer experience
Customer Experience

Adobe debuts AI tools for large-scale customer experience

Adobe launches AI-powered tools for Customer Experience Orchestration, enabling businesses to deliver personalised, scalable marketing across multiple channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Newell Brands harnesses Adobe AI to boost content creation speed
Customer Experience

Newell Brands harnesses Adobe AI to boost content creation speed

Newell Brands boosts content creation speed by up to 75% using Adobe AI tools across brands like Sharpie and Rubbermaid, enhancing marketing efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Taboola unveils DeeperDive to help publishers monetise AI search
Network Infrastructure

Taboola unveils DeeperDive to help publishers monetise AI search

Taboola launches DeeperDive, an AI answer engine on publisher sites, helping monetise content and boost user engagement amid rising AI search challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Rode Wireless Micro a compact mic system for creators
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Rode Wireless Micro a compact mic system for creators

The Rode Wireless Micro is a sleek, compact wireless mic system offering up to 21 hours of quality audio, perfect for content creators on the move.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users
Storage

Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users

Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Launchd acquires Huume to boost influencer marketing reach
Digital Transformation

Launchd acquires Huume to boost influencer marketing reach

Launchd has acquired influencer agency Huume from IZEA to boost its talent-led marketing, expanding its reach in influencer-branded content and creator partnerships.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Google DeepMind unveils major generative AI updates for creators
Generative AI

Google DeepMind unveils major generative AI updates for creators

Google DeepMind unveils generative AI models Veo 3, Imagen 4, Lyria 2 and Flow, enhancing video, image, music and filmmaking for creators.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features
Content Creation

RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features

RØDE's new firmware update adds Bluetooth to its Wireless Micro, enabling direct pairing with iOS via the free RØDE Capture app for seamless audio recording.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

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UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control

UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
HONOR 400 Series achieves 183% surge in UK launch week sales
Artificial Intelligence

HONOR 400 Series achieves 183% surge in UK launch week sales

HONOR's 400 Series sales in the UK surged 183% in launch week, driven by advanced AI camera features and strong market demand for innovative smartphones.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AmBank Group sees 18% website traffic boost after digital overhaul
Digital Transformation

AmBank Group sees 18% website traffic boost after digital overhaul

AmBank Group's digital overhaul using Progress Sitefinity Cloud led to an 18% rise in website traffic and enhanced user engagement in Malaysia's banking sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025