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Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app
Customer Experience

Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app

Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription
Digital Entertainment

Amazon Prime tops list as most cancelled app & subscription

Amazon Prime leads digital subscription cancellations with 578,000 monthly searches, as users reconsider services amid rising costs and tiered pricing models.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
Digital Entertainment

TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions
Digital Entertainment

Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions

A Bango study reveals that 66% of US shoppers find retail subscriptions unaffordable, with 76% desiring a single app to manage all their subscriptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Pattern Australia prepares brands for Amazon Prime Day
Hyperscale

Pattern Australia prepares brands for Amazon Prime Day

Pattern identifies key shopping categories for consumers to watch this Amazon Prime Day, with home and kitchen, electronics and books predicted to be popular.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
Check Point Research warns of a surge in malicious activity around Amazon Prime Day
Email Security

Check Point Research warns of a surge in malicious activity around Amazon Prime Day

Surge in cybercrime ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2021 as almost 80% of domains with the word Amazon are potentially dangerous, warns Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021

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Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge
Gaming

Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Reolink offers up to 35% off home security ahead of Prime Day
Smart Home

Reolink offers up to 35% off home security ahead of Prime Day

Reolink offers up to 35% off home security cameras and systems in Australia ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days until 13 October.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
UK online sales & cross-border gifting surge as travel booms
Gaming

UK online sales & cross-border gifting surge as travel booms

UK summer travel surges as online sales rise 7% and cross-border gifting jumps 138%, driven by growing mobile shopping and digital engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Prime Day 2025 drives 128% surge in new Amazon shoppers in Australia
Digital Entertainment

Prime Day 2025 drives 128% surge in new Amazon shoppers in Australia

Amazon Prime Day 2025 saw a 128% surge in new shoppers in Australia, with top brands boosting advertising and sales during the major online shopping event.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Prime Day returns surge poses major challenge for UK retailers
Customer Experience

Prime Day returns surge poses major challenge for UK retailers

Amazon Prime Day returns total 78 million items yearly in the UK, posing major operational and financial challenges for retailers amid rising consumer frustrations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Huawei Watch GT 5 Series launches in Australia, from AUD $289
Wearables

Huawei Watch GT 5 Series launches in Australia, from AUD $289

Huawei's Watch GT 5 Series launches in Australia from AUD $289, offering up to 14 days battery, advanced health tracking, and rugged design features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Reolink slashes home security camera prices ahead of Prime Day
Smart Home

Reolink slashes home security camera prices ahead of Prime Day

Reolink offers up to 42% off home security cameras ahead of Prime Day, with early discounts for Australian shoppers from 1 to 7 July.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Leveraging loyalty: How are retailers approaching retention in 2024?
Customer Experience

Leveraging loyalty: How are retailers approaching retention in 2024?

Retailers are wrestling with economic pressures and global competition; leveraging loyalty programs has emerged as a crucial strategy to retain customers and boost sales in 2024.

By Karlie Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Amber Technology unveils Philips NeoPix 230 Smart projector
Digital Entertainment

Amber Technology unveils Philips NeoPix 230 Smart projector

Amber Technology launches the Philips NeoPix 230 Smart, a highly portable projector boasting full HD resolution, versatile positioning, and built-in apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
StarHub launches innovative 5Gbps broadband plan for households
Gaming

StarHub launches innovative 5Gbps broadband plan for households

StarHub unveils first-of-its-kind 5Gbps broadband plan, enhancing home connectivity with high-speed fibre technology, priced at just $45/month.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Prime Day Specials: Save up to 36% on BLUETTI Power Stations
Digital Entertainment

Prime Day Specials: Save up to 36% on BLUETTI Power Stations

Whether you're gearing up for an outdoor adventure or just checking out a reliable backup power source, BLUETTI has you covered.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2023