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Pacvue launches AI agent for commerce ad media teams
Data Analytics

Pacvue launches AI agent for commerce ad media teams

Commerce media teams can now act on campaign insights inside Slack or Pacvue, as the new tool promises faster approvals and less manual analysis.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era
Digital Transformation

Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era

The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Physical Security

Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

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Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre with GBP £4m
Customer Experience

Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre with GBP £4m

The 265,000 sq ft site is set to create more than 150 jobs and give smaller retailers a later order cut-off for next-day delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Shoppers turn to AI tools in hunt for better retail deals
Digital Transformation

Shoppers turn to AI tools in hunt for better retail deals

Shoppers are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to hunt for personalised retail deals, valuing quality offers over rock-bottom prices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Global eCommerce giants squeeze Australia's marketplaces
Digital Entertainment

Global eCommerce giants squeeze Australia's marketplaces

Amazon, Temu and Shein tighten their grip on Australian eCommerce as local marketplaces retreat and shoppers chase speed and social.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Logitech launches Logi Week Amazon deals for Prime members
Gaming

Logitech launches Logi Week Amazon deals for Prime members

Logitech launches Logi Week on Amazon, offering Prime members up to 40% off more than 100 gaming, work and audio products globally.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
CelcomDigi refreshes 5G postpaid plans with streaming perks
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi refreshes 5G postpaid plans with streaming perks

CelcomDigi unveils refreshed 5G postpaid plans in Malaysia, adding a RM190 tier with streaming, security perks and discounted roaming options.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Streaming video ads hold attention far better than TV
Customer Experience

Streaming video ads hold attention far better than TV

Streaming video ads grab 79% attentive viewing in Australian homes, beating TV, social and other digital channels on attention.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data
Gaming

CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data

CelcomDigi launches Hyper, Power and Power+ 5G prepaid passes in Malaysia with unlimited data, calls, hotspot and bundled streaming access.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to StreamMORE in Malaysia
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to StreamMORE in Malaysia

CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to its StreamMORE portfolio in Malaysia, bundling trials, data perks and 4K streaming for mobile users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Zen Internet sees record traffic growth driven by sport
Gaming

Zen Internet sees record traffic growth driven by sport

Zen Internet's UK network traffic jumped 21% in 2025, with repeated record peaks driven by live football and heavier daily streaming use.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia
Gaming

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Shoppers warned of rising online scams as Black Friday nears
Malware

Shoppers warned of rising online scams as Black Friday nears

UK shoppers warned to stay vigilant against rising online scams as Black Friday spending nears USD $80 billion amid surging fraud risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI subscriptions now top priority over streaming for Americans
Digital Entertainment

AI subscriptions now top priority over streaming for Americans

AI subscriptions have overtaken streaming as Americans' top digital priority, with 67% deeming AI tools essential for work and daily life.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Gardening Naturally triples revenue to GBP £8 million with Orderwise
Digital Transformation

Gardening Naturally triples revenue to GBP £8 million with Orderwise

Gardening Naturally tripled its revenue to GBP £8 million and improved order fulfilment by 3,500% after adopting Orderwise ERP and WMS systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Ghost stock phenomenon hits UK retailers' profits & efficiency
Customer Experience

Ghost stock phenomenon hits UK retailers' profits & efficiency

Ghost stock is costing UK retailers profits and efficiency, with rising returns and inventory errors impacting operations and customer loyalty, says Manhattan Associates.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025