Disney stories - Page 2
TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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.
Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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crypto
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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.
Media companies are going big on data – but workflow challenges loom
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
As media firms embrace the digital age, the shift to cloud production faces data workflow challenges, risking delays, security breaches, and costly inefficiencies.
VeVe unveils Evolvables, revolutionising digital collectibles
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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dc
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star wars
VeVe is set to revolutionise the collectibles market with its Evolvables model, allowing digital items to transform and evolve from 30 November.
Game review: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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youtube
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Xbox Series X breathes new life into the 2010 classic with impressive graphics and refined gameplay, despite small flaws.
XGIMI launches AURA 2 4K UST projector with advanced features
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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digital entertainment
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displays
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speakers
XGIMI has unveiled the AURA 2, a 4K Ultra Short Throw projector featuring Dual Light 2.0 tech, Dolby Vision, and 60W speakers.
Game review: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
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.
Hands-on Review: XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro Smart Projector
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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google
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netflix
The XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro is a compact, powerful projector with Android TV, 1080P resolution, and outstanding dual 8W speakers, perfect for home entertainment.
Game review: Monster Jam Showdown (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wwe
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.
Cint launches Study Creator tool to streamline brand lift studies
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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edutech
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branding
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.
Hands-on Review: JBL Clip 5 Ultra Bluetooth Speaker
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
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speakers
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.
Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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gaming
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uc
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e-learning
Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.
Acer reveals DA1 & Nitro GA1 monitor series ahead of Computex
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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gaming
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digital signage
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iot
Acer has revealed its new DA1 and Nitro GA1 smart monitors, featuring 4K and WQHD resolutions, HDR10, and Google TV integration.
Rad partners with Sony to revolutionise content distribution on TVs
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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blockchain
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sony
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digital media
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.
Philips MediaSuite hospitality TV sales surpass 500k units
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
PPDS has marked a significant milestone, with sales of its Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs - favourites among global hotel chains for in-room entertainment.
Game review: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5)
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rocksteady
Rocksteady's new PS5 title flips the script: Villains target heroes in 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Hands-on Review: PlayStation Portal
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
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.
Chantelle Cole to lead NZ On Air's game development rebate scheme
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
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.
US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
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.
BazarCall phishing scams employing Google Forms – report
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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digital entertainment
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casb
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ai
BazarCall phishing scams, known for their unconventional malware distribution methods, now use Google Forms in a new variant, according to Abnormal Security.