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Google Play Pass Launch With 350+ Premium Apps & Games

Jan Arreza September 24, 2019 No Comments

A new subscription-based service for premium Android mobile apps and games, called Google Play Pass, has launched with over 350 titles – all completely unlocked, ad free, and with no…

Amazon Australia Release ‘Like New’ Used Goods

Roma Christian September 24, 2019 No Comments

Amazon Australia has taken on eBay.com.au and Kogan.com, by launching its ‘Renewed’ platform to sell ‘like new’ used goods from brands including Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Lenovo, HP and Dell. ‘Renewed’ goods…

Hisense To Release 100″ Laser TV For A$20,000

Elliot Nash September 24, 2019 No Comments

Following its unveiling at CES 2019, Hisense’s 100-inch laser 4K TV with an innovative dual laser projector and all in one speaker system, will soon land in Australia for A$19,999.…

US 8K TV Standard & Logo Announced

Elliot Nash September 23, 2019 No Comments

The United States’ Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has officially announced its 8K TV industry definition, with commentators questioning its effect on other international bodies. This new industry standard will assist American retailers…

Disney CEO Claims Apple Merger Possible If Jobs Were Alive

Jan Arreza September 23, 2019 No Comments

In his new memoir, Disney CEO Bob Iger claims that the idea of his company and Apple merging would have been a possibility if Steve Jobs were still alive. The…

Rugby World Cup Moves To Free-To-Air After NZ Streaming Fail

Jan Arreza September 23, 2019 No Comments

NZ-based Spark Sport’s streaming service was plagued by glitches during the All Black’s first game in the Rugby World Cup, which forced the company to simulcast the games free-to-air on…

Bluestream CI Expand Into India

Roma Christian September 23, 2019 No Comments

Custom installation HDMI distribution vendor, Bluestream, has expanded into the Indian market, showcasing at InfoComm in Mumbai, alongside several local hires. The news follows the appointment of India-based industry veteran…

Netflix $500m British TV, Movie Investment Threatens BBC

Elliot Nash September 23, 2019 No Comments

Netflix has announced a $500 million (USD) investment into British-made television and movies, increasing its $15 billion global licensing and production bill to expand into the UK. The US streaming giant…

Facebook Suspends Tens Of Thousands Of Apps

Computer Daily News September 23, 2019 No Comments

Facebook has suspended tens of thousands of apps as part of the company’s ongoing app developer investigation that began in March 2018 in response to the Cambridge Analytica row. The…

Australia Post Digital iD Taps Into NFC On iPhones

Computer Daily News September 23, 2019 No Comments

Australia Post is finally supporting near-field communications (NFC) capabilities for iPhone users of its Digital iD app, following the launch of Apple’s new iOS 13 operating system. Similar capabilities have…