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Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2
Gaming

Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2

Sony launches Climate Station, a free PlayStation 5 and VR2 app using interactive data to educate users on climate change and future scenarios.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Interactive stories

Skillsoft unveils AI-native platform to boost workforce skills
eLearning

Skillsoft unveils AI-native platform to boost workforce skills

Skillsoft launches its AI-native Percipio Platform to help firms close skill gaps and link workforce development directly to business outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Game review: Helldivers 2 Xbox Series X/S version
Gaming

Game review: Helldivers 2 Xbox Series X/S version

Helldivers 2 launched on Xbox Series X/S in 2025, bringing crossplay chaos and co-op missions to over 600,000 new players despite minor visual flaws.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Hollard & Interactive complete large-scale data centre migration
Digital Transformation

Hollard & Interactive complete large-scale data centre migration

Hollard Insurance and Interactive successfully completed a weekend migration of hundreds of virtual machines to a new data centre, ensuring seamless business continuity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Game review: Ready or Not (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Ready or Not (Xbox Series X)

Ready or Not, a realistic tactical shooter for Xbox Series X, revives single-player police missions with slow-paced gameplay and computer-controlled teammates.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
ChatGPT launches study mode to boost learning through guidance
EduTech

ChatGPT launches study mode to boost learning through guidance

ChatGPT has introduced study mode, guiding learners through material with questions and feedback to boost understanding, not just provide answers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Linux Foundation adopts AGNTCY to standardise agentic AI
Unified Communications

Linux Foundation adopts AGNTCY to standardise agentic AI

The Linux Foundation has adopted AGNTCY, an open source project to standardise secure communication and collaboration among diverse AI agents globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
UGC & interactive ads drive major gains for mobile app installs
Generative AI

UGC & interactive ads drive major gains for mobile app installs

User-generated content and interactive ads have boosted mobile app install conversion rates by over 150%, reveals Liftoff's latest Mobile Ad Creative Index.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs
Digital Entertainment

Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs

Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ
Unified Communications

Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ

Voitec is now the official distributor of Heedify's Microsoft Teams attendant console in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing frontline communication efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Interactive & Dicker Data expand partnership with data centres
Hybrid Cloud

Interactive & Dicker Data expand partnership with data centres

Interactive expands its partnership with Dicker Data to include data centre services, enhancing infrastructure support for Australian resellers and customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million old phones
Clean technologies

MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million old phones

MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million unused phones at home through a new campaign highlighting easy recycling options and resource recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Exclusive: Interactive's David Leen on why IT leaders are feeling 'trapped'
Private Cloud

Exclusive: Interactive's David Leen on why IT leaders are feeling 'trapped'

Surging AI demand and rising costs prompt Australian firms to turn to AI-ready private clouds for better control, compliance and performance.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Slipstream Cyber names new leaders to strengthen national growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Slipstream Cyber names new leaders to strengthen national growth

Slipstream Cyber appoints David Kaplan and Steve Macdonald to boost leadership amid rising cyber threats and drive national growth across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Immersive unveils AI Lab Builder to boost cyber readiness skills
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Immersive unveils AI Lab Builder to boost cyber readiness skills

Immersive has launched AI-powered Lab Builder to help organisations tailor cybersecurity training with hands-on, scenario-based exercises and simulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Samsung launches ePaper, eBoard and rugged Pro devices
Digital Signage

Samsung launches ePaper, eBoard and rugged Pro devices

Samsung has launched its 2025 enterprise tech range in Australia, featuring energy-efficient displays, rugged devices, and smart collaboration tools for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches Rainbow Webinar for secure events
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches Rainbow Webinar for secure events

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched Rainbow Webinar, a secure cloud platform for virtual events, enhancing collaboration for businesses across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025