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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
Adobe unveils Firefly Foundry for custom on-brand AI content
Marketing Technologies

Adobe unveils Firefly Foundry for custom on-brand AI content

Adobe launches Firefly Foundry, enabling businesses to create custom AI models for consistent, on-brand content across images, video, audio and 3D assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Kobo Clara Colour
Google

Hands-on Review: Kobo Clara Colour

Kobo's new Clara Colour e-reader offers a 6-inch colour screen and 42-day battery life but costs NZD $299, limiting appeal against multifunctional smartphones.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Robosen unveils Disney MINI Robots for Toy Story, WALL-E fans
Robotics

Robosen unveils Disney MINI Robots for Toy Story, WALL-E fans

Robosen launches Disney MINI Robots featuring Toy Story and WALL-E, offering programmable, interactive toys in Australia and New Zealand from AUD $199.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Golden age of human imagination
Physical Security

Golden age of human imagination

Generative AI is ushering in a creative renaissance, making filmmaking and art accessible to all and sparking new forms of collaborative storytelling.

By Mykhailo Kovetskyi • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers
Robotic Process Automation

Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers

Toronto company releases Marey, an AI video model offering filmmakers precise creative control and licensed content for professional film production.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 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
Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes
Payment Technologies

Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st 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
How the Orlando Magic are reinventing fandom with data and AI
Data Analytics

How the Orlando Magic are reinventing fandom with data and AI

The Orlando Magic and SAS are revolutionising fandom by using data and AI to personalise experiences, boost ticket sales, and deepen fan engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge
Gaming

Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Jerrell Jimerson appointed Head of Product & Experience at Bell Media
Data Analytics

Jerrell Jimerson appointed Head of Product & Experience at Bell Media

Jerrell Jimerson joins Bell Media as Head of Product, steering digital strategy across brands like Crave, TSN, CTV News, and iHeartRadio to boost growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity
Generative AI

THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity

THG Studios has launched a Virtual Production suite in Manchester, investing seven figures to boost creative flexibility and cut costs for brands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
THG Studios to offer festive campaign secrets at Christmas in July
Artificial Intelligence

THG Studios to offer festive campaign secrets at Christmas in July

THG Studios in Manchester will share expert festive campaign insights at its 'Christmas in July' open day, co-hosted by TikTok and WGSN, to help brands excel.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 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
YouTube marks 20 years as top platform for influencer spend
Marketing Technologies

YouTube marks 20 years as top platform for influencer spend

YouTube, marking 20 years, remains the top platform for influencer spend with 2.476 billion users and highest EMV returns in 2025 projections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon
Customer Experience

StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon

StarHub has launched a lifestyle-themed flagship store at Paragon, Orchard Road, offering a relaxed tech experience with exclusive offers for its 25th anniversary.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
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