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_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth
Digital Entertainment

_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 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
Australian investors seize US volatility as trading soars
Cartech

Australian investors seize US volatility as trading soars

Australian investors are capitalising on recent US market volatility, boosting trading volumes via Tiger Brokers amid sharp S&P 500 dips and tariff-driven swings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Telstra reports record data use at Australian Grand Prix 2025
Unified Communications

Telstra reports record data use at Australian Grand Prix 2025

Telstra recorded a remarkable 94 terabytes of data use during the four-day Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, doubling last year's 5G traffic.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

Global Stories

Java Independence is now a board-level priority - Driving cost savings, cloud efficiency and strategic agility
Digital Transformation

Java Independence is now a board-level priority - Driving cost savings, cloud efficiency and strategic agility

Enterprises face rising Oracle Java costs, prompting a shift to OpenJDK for up to 70% savings, improved cloud efficiency, and greater strategic control by 2025.

By Scott Sellers • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)

The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is an 8.8" Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 tablet offering a sharp 165Hz display and robust gaming performance in a sleek, portable design.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 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
AI & unified platforms shape the future of self-service
Customer Experience

AI & unified platforms shape the future of self-service

B2C firms are embracing AI-powered self-service platforms to cut costs and boost customer flexibility, enhancing subscription account management.

By Mike Jennett • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise
Physical Security

Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise

Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
Data Science

Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push

Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate
Malware

New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate

The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Netflix series Zero Day highlights real cyber threats
Malware

Netflix series Zero Day highlights real cyber threats

Netflix's new series Zero Day highlights the real threat of zero-day vulnerabilities, emphasising the need for robust cybersecurity measures to prevent attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Malware

Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes

Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
Digital Entertainment

TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry

The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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
Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers
Marketing Technologies

Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers

Kantar's latest report reveals a surge in ad-supported streaming subscriptions in the UK, rising to 31% amid changing viewer habits and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025