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Snap unveils SPECS augmented reality glasses for sale
Wearables

Snap unveils SPECS augmented reality glasses for sale

Pre-orders open in the United States, United Kingdom and France for Snap's standalone glasses, priced at USD $2,195 and due later this year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Netskrt to support FIFA World Cup streaming delivery
Digital Transformation

Netskrt to support FIFA World Cup streaming delivery

Streaming platforms face major pressure as Netskrt takes on the World Cup, where demand is expected to top 1.5 billion viewers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Global 5G subscriptions top 3 billion, Ericsson says
Unified Communications

Global 5G subscriptions top 3 billion, Ericsson says

Demand for mobile data is shifting as uplink traffic grows faster than downloads, with AI and cloud services pushing networks harder.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
What separates the personalisation leaders in media and entertainment?
Customer Relationship Management

What separates the personalisation leaders in media and entertainment?

Brands in media and entertainment are missing revenue because they cannot turn scattered engagement signals into coordinated, real-time personalisation.

By Braze • 7 min read • This month
Hytera unveils AI command & control tools for Europe
Unified Communications

Hytera unveils AI command & control tools for Europe

Police and other public safety users in the UK and Europe will get AI-linked command systems that fuse video, maps and dispatch tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Audiences are cycling, not stacking: The new retention equation in media and entertainment
Digital Transformation

Audiences are cycling, not stacking: The new retention equation in media and entertainment

Rising prices and content overload are pushing viewers to treat subscriptions as temporary, forcing brands to rethink retention around re-entry.

By Braze • 6 min read • This month
Braze report says data beats AI for personalisation
Gaming

Braze report says data beats AI for personalisation

Media and entertainment groups risk wasted AI spend unless they first fix fragmented data and measurement, Braze's report says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Network Infrastructure

How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible

Broadcasters are using hybrid data-centre and cloud setups to stream 2026's expanded tournament live with lower latency and compliance risks.

By Lauren Macdonald • 6 min read • This month
Hoppr appoints Jim Groves as Chief Revenue Officer
Streaming

Hoppr appoints Jim Groves as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire underpins Hoppr's European expansion as it sets up London as a hub for addressable TV advertising and customer growth.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Apple says App Store ecosystem topped USD $1.4tn in 2025
Digital Transformation

Apple says App Store ecosystem topped USD $1.4tn in 2025

Most of the App Store's USD $1.4 trillion in 2025 billings came from fee-free physical goods, underscoring its reach beyond software.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

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OneOdio launches Focus A1 Pro headphones for USD $34.99
Gaming

OneOdio launches Focus A1 Pro headphones for USD $34.99

The budget ANC market is getting tighter as the foldable on-ear model adds 70-hour battery life and dual-device pairing for commuters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
New Zealand Rugby launches All Blacks fan platform
Digital Transformation

New Zealand Rugby launches All Blacks fan platform

Fans can now follow live scores, video and team news in one place as New Zealand Rugby deepens its direct-to-fan strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Home broadband traffic jumps as fans stream tournament
Customer Experience

Home broadband traffic jumps as fans stream tournament

Home networks are under more strain as 60% of UK broadband users plan to watch the tournament, mostly from the sofa.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
One in five UK fans miss live sport due to broadband
Gaming

One in five UK fans miss live sport due to broadband

Streaming delays and buffering are leaving millions of viewers missing key moments as home broadband struggles to cope with live sport.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Hinds County launches first countywide camera safety network
Data Protection

Hinds County launches first countywide camera safety network

Dispatchers in Hinds County can now see live images from pre-approved cameras during emergencies, in a first countywide US rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Consistent launches gaming power supplies in India
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches gaming power supplies in India

Rising demand for gaming and creator PCs in India is boosting the need for stable, efficient power supplies across all price points.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers
Robotics

MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers

Visitors will see AI, robotics and Formula E showcases as MWC Shanghai broadens beyond telecoms to industrial tech and startups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month