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TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.
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Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.
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Media companies are going big on data – but workflow challenges loom

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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As media firms embrace the digital age, the shift to cloud production faces data workflow challenges, risking delays, security breaches, and costly inefficiencies.
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VeVe unveils Evolvables, revolutionising digital collectibles

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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VeVe is set to revolutionise the collectibles market with its Evolvables model, allowing digital items to transform and evolve from 30 November.
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Game review: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Xbox Series X breathes new life into the 2010 classic with impressive graphics and refined gameplay, despite small flaws.
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XGIMI launches AURA 2 4K UST projector with advanced features

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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XGIMI has unveiled the AURA 2, a 4K Ultra Short Throw projector featuring Dual Light 2.0 tech, Dolby Vision, and 60W speakers.
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Game review: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)

Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws offers stellar space exploration and stunning graphics, but clunky stealth and repetitive missions hamper its full potential. Verdict: 8.0/10.
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Hands-on Review: XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro Smart Projector

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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The XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro is a compact, powerful projector with Android TV, 1080P resolution, and outstanding dual 8W speakers, perfect for home entertainment.
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Game review: Monster Jam Showdown (Xbox Series X)

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Monster Jam Showdown on Xbox Series X offers a thrilling monster truck racing experience with creative modes and a unique control system, earning an 8.5/10.
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Cint launches Study Creator tool to streamline brand lift studies

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Cint unveils Study Creator, a new tool within Lucid Impact Measurement, to hasten the setup of brand lift studies and offer marketers quicker, more relevant insights.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Clip 5 Ultra Bluetooth Speaker

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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The JBL Clip 5 Ultra is a game-changer in Bluetooth speakers, offering portability with its carabiner hook, waterproofing, and superior sound quality at an affordable NZD $99.99.
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Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.
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Acer reveals DA1 & Nitro GA1 monitor series ahead of Computex

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Acer has revealed its new DA1 and Nitro GA1 smart monitors, featuring 4K and WQHD resolutions, HDR10, and Google TV integration.
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Rad partners with Sony to revolutionise content distribution on TVs

Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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Rad, in collaboration with Sony Electronics, is set to break new ground in content distribution, offering a high-tech platform for creators to publish and monetise content on Sony Bravia TVs.
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Philips MediaSuite hospitality TV sales surpass 500k units

Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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PPDS has marked a significant milestone, with sales of its Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs - favourites among global hotel chains for in-room entertainment.
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Game review: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5)

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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Rocksteady's new PS5 title flips the script: Villains target heroes in 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
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Hands-on Review: PlayStation Portal

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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While we sadly won't be receiving a third dedicated handheld console, Sony has released a new remote-play device called the PlayStation Portal this year.
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Chantelle Cole to lead NZ On Air's game development rebate scheme

Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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Chantelle Cole, CEO at the award-winning studio Dinosaur Polo Club, is set to join NZ On Air as the Programme Director for their Game Development Sector Rebate scheme, bringing significant industry experience.
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US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy

Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.
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BazarCall phishing scams employing Google Forms – report

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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BazarCall phishing scams, known for their unconventional malware distribution methods, now use Google Forms in a new variant, according to Abnormal Security.