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Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices
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Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices

Australian households face rising internet lag as device numbers soar beyond 20, causing streaming and gaming issues; specialist provider Occom offers relief.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Rural Queensland healthcare boosted as gamers unite to fund RFDS
Gaming

Rural Queensland healthcare boosted as gamers unite to fund RFDS

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland is engaging gamers to fundraise via streams, boosting emergency healthcare in rural communities through their May campaign.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Swoop completes first FTTP network in Western Australia
Gaming

Swoop completes first FTTP network in Western Australia

Swoop has launched its first Fibre-to-the-Premises network in Western Australia, connecting 1,000 homes in Seacrest Estate to ultra-fast broadband.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Telstra reports record data use at Australian Grand Prix 2025
Unified Communications

Telstra reports record data use at Australian Grand Prix 2025

Telstra recorded a remarkable 94 terabytes of data use during the four-day Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, doubling last year's 5G traffic.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

Global Stories

Streaming stories

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Profile USB mic blends pro audio with ease
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Profile USB mic blends pro audio with ease

The Sennheiser Profile USB mic combines pro-grade sound and sleek design, offering podcasters and streamers easy setup and clear, warm audio.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
RØDE launches NTH-50 on-ear headphones for audio creators at USD $99
Digital Entertainment

RØDE launches NTH-50 on-ear headphones for audio creators at USD $99

RØDE launches NTH-50 on-ear headphones at USD $99, designed for pros with balanced sound, comfort, noise isolation, and modular durability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
VeVe & YG to launch final BLACKPINK digital collectibles
Digital Entertainment

VeVe & YG to launch final BLACKPINK digital collectibles

VeVe and YG Entertainment will release the final BLACKPINK digital collectibles on 18 May 2025, ahead of the band's reunion world tour.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Nexxen unveils nexAI suite to transform advertising with AI
Marketing Technologies

Nexxen unveils nexAI suite to transform advertising with AI

Nexxen unveils nexAI, an AI-powered suite transforming its advertising platform to enhance campaign planning, activation, optimisation, and monetisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
VeVe unveils new BLACKPINK digital series with YG Entertainment
Digital Entertainment

VeVe unveils new BLACKPINK digital series with YG Entertainment

VeVe and YG Entertainment launch a new BLACKPINK digital collectibles series featuring AR tech, offering fans interactive 3D assets of JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Brightcove unveils updated OTT solution with price cuts
Software-as-a-Service

Brightcove unveils updated OTT solution with price cuts

Brightcove has unveiled an enhanced OTT solution in partnership with Applicaster, cutting entry costs by 40% to aid media firms in monetising content.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review

Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Blackmagic Cloud storage now half price at USD $15/terabyte
Storage

Blackmagic Cloud storage now half price at USD $15/terabyte

Blackmagic Design has halved the price of its Cloud storage to USD $15 per terabyte, enhancing accessibility for global post-production workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Streaming stories

Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott
EduTech

Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott

John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Flicks & Delivereasy renew partnership in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

Flicks & Delivereasy renew partnership in New Zealand

Flicks and Delivereasy have renewed their exclusive partnership to enhance New Zealanders' streaming and meal delivery experiences, starting 1 April 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers
Marketing Technologies

Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers

Kantar's latest report reveals a surge in ad-supported streaming subscriptions in the UK, rising to 31% amid changing viewer habits and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
LG debuts innovative PF600U & CineBeam S projectors
Digital Entertainment

LG debuts innovative PF600U & CineBeam S projectors

LG Electronics has unveiled two innovative projectors at CES 2025, the multifunctional PF600U and the compact CineBeam S, enhancing viewer experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
DE-CIX Frankfurt sets data throughput record at 18 Tbps
Gaming

DE-CIX Frankfurt sets data throughput record at 18 Tbps

DE-CIX Frankfurt has achieved a remarkable new record, surpassing 18 terabits per second in data throughput, showcasing a 118% growth over five years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024