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Ultimate Ears unveils EVERBOOM & updates speaker lineup
Digital Entertainment

Ultimate Ears unveils EVERBOOM & updates speaker lineup

Ultimate Ears has launched its rugged new speaker, EVERBOOM, and revealed updates to its popular speaker range, reflecting a commitment to sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
BSI study: Australians have lowest trust in AI globally
AI Security

BSI study: Australians have lowest trust in AI globally

A study by BSI reveals that Australia faces one of the greatest confidence gaps linked to low levels of public trust in AI and technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023

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Apple launches new app for creating custom invitations
Marketing Technologies

Apple launches new app for creating custom invitations

Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that allows users to create custom event invitations and manage RSVPs seamlessly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Spotify introduces playlist cover art customisation tool
Marketing Technologies

Spotify introduces playlist cover art customisation tool

Spotify has unveiled a feature enabling users to customise playlist cover art, letting them add personal touches to over 8 billion playlists globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Game review: Concord (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Concord (PS5)

Concord, Sony's new online hero shooter for PS5 and PC, is a multiplayer-only game priced at NZD $69.99 amidst a sea of free-to-play competitors.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Crunchyroll & Spotify partner to enhance anime music experience
Unified Communications

Crunchyroll & Spotify partner to enhance anime music experience

Crunchyroll partners with Spotify to launch curated anime music playlists, enriching fans' experience. Global anime music streams on Spotify have surged by 395% since 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Charge 6
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Charge 6

The Charge 6 comes filled to the brim with features, including more than 40 different exercise modes, built-in GPS, and an ECG heart health reader.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
YouTube unveils AI-powered 'Spotlight Moments' adTech
Marketing Technologies

YouTube unveils AI-powered 'Spotlight Moments' adTech

YouTube's new AI feature, Spotlight Moments, identifies relevant video content for enhanced brand advertising.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Rapid increase in YouTube stream-jacking attacks – report
Email Security

Rapid increase in YouTube stream-jacking attacks – report

The attacks involve re-directing followers popular channels to one run by cybercriminals or a cybercriminal taking full control of the real channel.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
EPICBOOM from Ultimate Ears announced - Eco-friendly genius?
Digital Entertainment

EPICBOOM from Ultimate Ears announced - Eco-friendly genius?

Ultimate Ears, a subsidiary of Logitech, has launched the EPICBOOM, a sustainable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker made from recycled plastic and fabric.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Sep 2023
IWD 2023: Why we must be louder about women in music
Digital Entertainment

IWD 2023: Why we must be louder about women in music

From artists to songwriters, producers, executives and beyond - women continue to be chronically underrepresented at all levels across the industry.

By Alicia Sbrugnera • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials Light Bulbs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials Light Bulbs

There is a veritable panoply of colour schemes and I found one that matched my editor's mood when I've made too many typos.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Gaming

Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones

For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.

By Owen McCarthy • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Apple turns the volume up a notch on AirPods, HomePod mini & Apple Music
Digital Entertainment

Apple turns the volume up a notch on AirPods, HomePod mini & Apple Music

Today's Apple announcements may bring music to Apple fans' ears, with audio taking a huge focus in this month's product announcements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
Review: Amazon Echo Show 8 plays your media, controls your home, and watches your dog
Gaming

Review: Amazon Echo Show 8 plays your media, controls your home, and watches your dog

Amazon's latest Echo Show 8 is perfect for spying on pets, with a powerful camera and impressive entertainment features.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Hands-on Review: The Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds

Although the WF-1000XM3s came out in 2019, they're still available for purchase - and there's a good reason why they're so popular.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020

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Unlikely Allies: Artificial Intelligence in Talent Recruitment
Artificial Intelligence

Unlikely Allies: Artificial Intelligence in Talent Recruitment

It's difficult to determine exactly how many roles will disappear in each sector, but in recruitment, AI will continue to play a supporting role.

By Meraj Bahram • 4 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023