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Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
Gaming

Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':

Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
Marketing Melodies partners with Spotify to kill bad background music
Digital Entertainment

Marketing Melodies partners with Spotify to kill bad background music

Marketing Melodies partners with Spotify-backed Soundtrack Your Brand to revolutionise in-store music for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2017
Game to your favourite tunes: The Spotify app has finally arrived on Xbox One
Gaming

Game to your favourite tunes: The Spotify app has finally arrived on Xbox One

Spotify has been available on PS4 for several months, but now the music streaming service is available now on Xbox One.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Music streaming service Pandora shuts down services for ANZ
Digital Entertainment

Music streaming service Pandora shuts down services for ANZ

Pandora to shut down in Australia and New Zealand. Despite signing local deals, the company struggled to compete with Spotify.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017

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Linktree hires tech veterans to boost AI & personalisation features
Data Analytics

Linktree hires tech veterans to boost AI & personalisation features

Linktree bolsters senior ranks with three tech industry veterans to expedite its growth and up-end the creator economy through enhanced use of AI and personalisation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity
Unified Communications

'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity

Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Amber Technology expands PSB Speakers with vibrant colour range
Data Analytics

Amber Technology expands PSB Speakers with vibrant colour range

Amber Technology introduces vibrant blue, yellow, and orange hues to the PSB Speakers' Alpha iQ collection for a personalised audio experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Study reveals stark discrepancy in perceived AI use at work
Human Capital Management

Study reveals stark discrepancy in perceived AI use at work

A new study has revealed executives believe artificial intelligence is more commonly used in the workplace than employees perceive.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups
Digital Entertainment

ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups

ALIAVIA Ventures nets AU$13.5m to back female-led technology firms in Australia and the US, closing a funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 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
Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter
Digital Entertainment

Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter

SoundBetter was founded in 2012 and it has become a hotspot for audio professionals who search for partners and better sounding content.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour
Digital Entertainment

Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour

Spotify has filed a complaint to the European Commission, alleging that Apple's App Store rules limit choice and disadvantage other app developers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019
Spotify is letting users fix inaccurate music info
Digital Entertainment

Spotify is letting users fix inaccurate music info

Some of the data categories listeners are invited to make suggestions for include: explicitness, genre, aliases, languages, mood and tags.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Spotify launches a new multimedia format called Spotlight
Digital Entertainment

Spotify launches a new multimedia format called Spotlight

Spotify launched its new multimedia format, Spotlight, which introduces visual layers to complement the listening experience for podcasts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Alternative music players that allow you to get the best sound
Digital Entertainment

Alternative music players that allow you to get the best sound

In the era of Spotify and iTunes, the humble music player seems to be all but forgotten, and that's a shame...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2017
SoundHound is getting an AI voice interaction upgrade
Digital Entertainment

SoundHound is getting an AI voice interaction upgrade

SoundHound introduces voice-activated AI in its latest app overhaul for seamless music searches and immersive discovery experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app
Digital Entertainment

Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app

Users won't need to switch between apps while running anymore, eliminating the risk of tripping while looking at your phone...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Spotify: Tunes with a side of weather
Digital Entertainment

Spotify: Tunes with a side of weather

Spotify's Climatune uses AccuWeather data, creating playlists reflecting your city's mood from rain's lullabies to sunshine bops.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017