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Mastercard introduces fraud-fighting checkout upgrade
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard introduces fraud-fighting checkout upgrade

Mastercard introduces its tokenised 'Click to Pay' system in Australia, aiming to thwart up to 90% of the country's payment card fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

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Disney stories

Acer reveals DA1 & Nitro GA1 monitor series ahead of Computex
Gaming

Acer reveals DA1 & Nitro GA1 monitor series ahead of Computex

Acer has revealed its new DA1 and Nitro GA1 smart monitors, featuring 4K and WQHD resolutions, HDR10, and Google TV integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Rad partners with Sony to revolutionise content distribution on TVs
Blockchain

Rad partners with Sony to revolutionise content distribution on TVs

Rad, in collaboration with Sony Electronics, is set to break new ground in content distribution, offering a high-tech platform for creators to publish and monetise content on Sony Bravia TVs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Philips MediaSuite hospitality TV sales surpass 500k units
Digital Signage

Philips MediaSuite hospitality TV sales surpass 500k units

PPDS has marked a significant milestone, with sales of its Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs - favourites among global hotel chains for in-room entertainment.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Game review: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5)

Rocksteady's new PS5 title flips the script: Villains target heroes in 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Hands-on Review: PlayStation Portal
Gaming

Hands-on Review: PlayStation Portal

While we sadly won't be receiving a third dedicated handheld console, Sony has released a new remote-play device called the PlayStation Portal this year.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head
Customer Experience

Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head

Australian company, Komo Technologies, welcomes accomplished marketing specialist Simon Rollenbeck as its new Head of Marketing to bolster growth strategy and customer engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy
Data Analytics

US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy

US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
BazarCall phishing scams employing Google Forms – report
Digital Entertainment

BazarCall phishing scams employing Google Forms – report

BazarCall phishing scams, known for their unconventional malware distribution methods, now use Google Forms in a new variant, according to Abnormal Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Michael Martin steps in as new CEO of Strava from January 2024
Nike

Michael Martin steps in as new CEO of Strava from January 2024

Strava, the top digital community for athletes worldwide, welcomes new CEO Michael Martin from January 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Robosen Robotics to debut its range in Australia with Amber Technology partnership
Partner Programmes

Robosen Robotics to debut its range in Australia with Amber Technology partnership

In partnership with Amber Technology, Robosen Robotics is set to launch its innovative, entertainment-focused robot range in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
UK telecoms sector loses £2.3 billion, jobs on the line
EduTech

UK telecoms sector loses £2.3 billion, jobs on the line

UK's telecoms industry is losing an alarming £2.3bn annually, endangering jobs, according to Sagacity research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
New Zealand's Rebel Fleet bolsters Aussie film industry with Equinix partnership
Hyperscale

New Zealand's Rebel Fleet bolsters Aussie film industry with Equinix partnership

Australia's film and TV productions will benefit from advanced technical services as The Rebel Fleet deploys in Equinix, a digital infrastructure company.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
'The Rebel Fleet enhances digital services through Equinix partnership'
Hyperscale

'The Rebel Fleet enhances digital services through Equinix partnership'

The Rebel Fleet boosts digital services, enabling rapid transfer of filming content via a partnership with Equinix.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023

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Disney stories

Chantelle Cole to lead NZ On Air's game development rebate scheme
Gaming

Chantelle Cole to lead NZ On Air's game development rebate scheme

Chantelle Cole, CEO at the award-winning studio Dinosaur Polo Club, is set to join NZ On Air as the Programme Director for their Game Development Sector Rebate scheme, bringing significant industry experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
UK firms losing £244bn annually due to poor data and revenue loss
EduTech

UK firms losing £244bn annually due to poor data and revenue loss

UK firms are hemorrhaging £244 billion a year due to poor data reconciliation causing profound revenue loss, putting jobs in danger.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Password sharing prevalent among UK consumers, reveals Kaspersky study
Digital Entertainment

Password sharing prevalent among UK consumers, reveals Kaspersky study

Kaspersky reveals that nearly half of UK consumers frequently share passwords, posing challenges for service providers and privacy risks for users.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 29th Oct 2023