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Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

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Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.
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Jerrell Jimerson appointed Head of Product & Experience at Bell Media

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Jerrell Jimerson joins Bell Media as Head of Product, steering digital strategy across brands like Crave, TSN, CTV News, and iHeartRadio to boost growth.
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Hisense unveils M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia at AUD $2,499

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Hisense launches the M2 Pro Laser Mini Projector in Australia, offering 4K clarity, Dolby Audio, and smart streaming for AUD $2,499.
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Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.
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StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon

Wed, 21st May 2025
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StarHub has launched a lifestyle-themed flagship store at Paragon, Orchard Road, offering a relaxed tech experience with exclusive offers for its 25th anniversary.
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Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Amazon Prime leads digital subscription cancellations with 578,000 monthly searches, as users reconsider services amid rising costs and tiered pricing models.
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YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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YouTube celebrates 20 years, with Canadian creators contributing CAD $1.8 billion to GDP and inspiring a global audience through diverse content and innovation.
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Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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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.
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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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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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Amber Technology unveils Philips NeoPix 230 Smart projector

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Amber Technology launches the Philips NeoPix 230 Smart, a highly portable projector boasting full HD resolution, versatile positioning, and built-in apps.
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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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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.
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UK firms losing £244bn annually due to poor data and revenue loss

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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UK firms are hemorrhaging £244 billion a year due to poor data reconciliation causing profound revenue loss, putting jobs in danger.
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UK telecoms sector loses £2.3 billion, jobs on the line

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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UK's telecoms industry is losing an alarming £2.3bn annually, endangering jobs, according to Sagacity research.
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Password sharing prevalent among UK consumers, reveals Kaspersky study

Sun, 29th Oct 2023
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Kaspersky reveals that nearly half of UK consumers frequently share passwords, posing challenges for service providers and privacy risks for users.
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Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket

Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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The streaming behemoth earned big in the first quarter of this year, adding record levels of new subscribers and increasing revenue 27.6% year-on-year.
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Video-streaming services to see a boom as people stay at home

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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Most of the world’s economy is contingent around people leaving their houses; now, a ‘stay at home economy’ will see a meteoric boom.