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Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia
Robotics

Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia

Pre-sales have opened in Australia and New Zealand for a AUD $299 collector set that pairs Toy Story 5 characters with interactive audio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Adobe, Disney build AI design models for theme park work
Digital twins

Adobe, Disney build AI design models for theme park work

Custom models trained on Disney assets should let Imagineers turn sketches into 3D prototypes sooner, reducing design time and brand risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
IAS launches Total TV for connected TV transparency
Marketing Technologies

IAS launches Total TV for connected TV transparency

Advertisers will get a clearer view of where streaming ads appear, as IAS ties together content and quality data across major CTV platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Tonies expands range with Disney figures & new games
Warner Bros

Tonies expands range with Disney figures & new games

Parents get more screen-free options as Tonies adds Disney figures, personalised audio and new Tonieplay games across its range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion
Data Protection

OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion

The appointment puts Asia-Pacific at the centre of OpenAI’s push for local oversight, as India and Japan drive demand and regulation tightens.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Physical Security

Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Innovid certifies live sports ads for verified streaming accuracy
Fox

Innovid certifies live sports ads for verified streaming accuracy

Innovid unveils certification for live sports ads, ensuring accurate delivery and measurement amid streaming's rising complexity with partners like Disney and FOX.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ
Digital Entertainment

Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ

Epson has launched the EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Bose audio and AI-powered image enhancement for immersive home viewing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
JMGO launches O2S Ultra smart tri-laser projector for USD $2,999
Smart Home

JMGO launches O2S Ultra smart tri-laser projector for USD $2,999

JMGO unveils the O2S Ultra, a space-saving smart tri-laser projector offering a 100-inch 4K display from just 16.8cm for USD $2,999 in North America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
NiCE appoints Arun Chandra as COO to lead AI-first operations
Unified Communications

NiCE appoints Arun Chandra as COO to lead AI-first operations

NiCE has appointed Arun Chandra as COO to lead its AI-first Global Customer Operations, leveraging his experience from Disney and Meta.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
InfoSum unveils Beacons for secure AI-powered data collaboration
Hyperscale

InfoSum unveils Beacons for secure AI-powered data collaboration

InfoSum launches Beacons, a secure AI-ready platform enabling cross-cloud data collaboration with no data movement, adopted by Disney and WPP Media.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

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Holly Longdale named PAX Aus 2026 Storytime speaker
Gaming

Holly Longdale named PAX Aus 2026 Storytime speaker

Melbourne's gaming festival will feature a World of Warcraft veteran as its headline speaker when it returns in October 2026.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Cintegral uses Taara light links for remote film sets
Network Infrastructure

Cintegral uses Taara light links for remote film sets

Remote shoots could avoid costly fibre builds as Cintegral beams 4K and 8K production data between set locations with Taara light links.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Creators eclipse broadcasters in Oscars social media surge
Marketing Technologies

Creators eclipse broadcasters in Oscars social media surge

Influencers, not film studios or TV networks, stole the Oscars spotlight this year as creator content drove surging social media engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each
Gaming

AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each

Australians lost an average of AUD $445 each to AI-driven holiday scams, with fake sites mimicking top tech and luxury brands surging ahead of festivities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI subscriptions now top priority over streaming for Americans
Digital Entertainment

AI subscriptions now top priority over streaming for Americans

AI subscriptions have overtaken streaming as Americans' top digital priority, with 67% deeming AI tools essential for work and daily life.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz
Customer Experience

Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz

Australian shoppers are set to spend a record AUD $6.8 billion during Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with social media buzz driving soaring online engagement.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025