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Story Buffering 79% ... low quality video makes us sad

New research discovers the physical and emotional responses humans have to low-quality or buffering video content. Surprise, we don't like it at all.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017

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'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi

So-called phantom smart gadgets are quietly clogging home WiFi, slowing streaming and gaming as half-term pushes families online for longer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

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Foxtel boosts live 4K sports streaming with Fastly CDN tech

Foxtel enhances live 4K sports streaming for over a million viewers with Fastly's CDN, ensuring stable, high-quality broadcasts across Kayo Sports and Foxtel.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

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Story Buffering 79% ... low quality video makes us sad

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'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi

Foxtel boosts live 4K sports streaming with Fastly CDN tech

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