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Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience

Lenovo and Disney introduce Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality product allowing fans to experience Star Wars in a whole new way.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017

Gaming

Disney Infinity 3.0 includes Star Wars and Ultron characters

Disney Infinity 3.0 has just been revealed and it includes characters from Star Wars and Avengers: Age of Ultron just to name a few.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015

Global Stories

Disney Studios stories

Firewalls

Disney+: Is it safe to subscribe?

Disney+ subscribers are falling victim to credential stuffing, with hacked accounts already up for sale. Users advised to follow best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019

Router

HKBN launches Marvel & Toy Story themed home gateways

HKBN introduces vibrant Marvel and Toy Story home gateway routers, available with subscription plans starting at HKD $190/month.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019

Partner Programmes

Microsoft and Walt Disney Studios form innovation partnership

The companies are collaborating to pilot new ways to transform content workflows in the Microsoft Azure cloud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019

Digital Entertainment

Streaming service Disney+ coming to NZ – pricing and dates

The services will be another competitor entering the streaming market to compete with the likes of Netflix, Sky's Neon offering, Lightbox.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019

Gaming

Game review: Kingdom Hearts III finally releases on PS4 and Xbox One

After over a decade of anticipation, Kingdom Hearts III launches on PS4 and Xbox One, delivering stunning visuals and nostalgic Disney magic.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Gaming

Video: SIGGRAPH 2018 - The art and innovation

A five-minute video highlighting some of the most interesting moments in art and innovation at SIGGRAPH 2018 in Vancouver.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

Samsung and Disney create AR emojis for the S9 range

Characters from Disney films including The Incredibles, Zootopia, and Frozen will roll out throughout the year.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Trailer

Red alert! The new Star Wars trailer has finally arrived

Star Wars fans, rejoice! The Last Jedi trailer is here, filled with tantalising glimpses of epic battles, powerful character moments, and potential plot twists.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Garmin

Garmin and Disney team up to create activity trackers for kids

Garmin Australia has partnered with Disney to release the vívofit jr. 2 activity tracker, featuring Star Wars and Marvel themes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

Gaming

Kingdom Hearts Union χ [cross] Disney Tsum Tsum event begins

Square Enix has announced a collaboration between Disney Tsum Tsum and Kingdom Hearts Union χ [cross], much to the excitement of fans.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Digital Entertainment

Disney vs Netflix: Mickey Mouse is establishing his own streaming service

Disney takes on Netflix with a new streaming empire, gearing up to launch its exclusive services from 2018, propelled by BAMTech technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017

Malware

Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates

The hackers have demanded an enormous undisclosed amount of money be paid in Bitcoin. Disney apparently refuses to pay, and is working with the FBI.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

eLearning

Imagine with Disney veteran, learn to dream with the best

Te Papa invites readers to learn to re-imagine experiences. Could you bring Disney expert Mk Hayley's insights into the classroom? Food for thought.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017

Gaming

The verdict on Disney Infinity 3.0's Rise Against The Empire play set

A new play set has arrived for Disney Infinity 3.0 called Rise Against The Empire. It adds the original Star Wars trilogy as a new campaign.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2015

Gaming

Star Wars makes Disney Infinity 3.0 awesome

Disney Infinity 3.0 might be a game aimed for kids, but deep down it offers one of the best Star Wars experiences to date. You will be surprised by ho.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015