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Sea-Doo unveils 2026 lineup with new touchscreen tech & audio

Sea-Doo's 2026 personal watercraft range features new 10.25-inch touchscreen tech, upgraded audio, and enhanced connectivity for riders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Gender equality

Kosterman makes F1 Academy debut with livery honouring 200 women

Esmee Kosterman debuts in F1 Academy at Zandvoort, driving a car showcasing 200 women role models to inspire equality in motorsport and STEM.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

eSports

X-League golf finals unite Aussies & Kiwis with tech & team spirit

Nine teams from across Australia and New Zealand will compete in Melbourne for X-Golf's tech-driven X-League championship, blending golf with advanced simulator technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba Cloud to power digital services at Dakar 2026 Games

Alibaba Cloud will provide digital infrastructure for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event hosted in Africa.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

World Aquatics to migrate core systems to Alibaba Cloud by 2028

World Aquatics will fully migrate its core systems to Alibaba Cloud by 2028, enhancing digital services for international aquatic sports events and communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Enterprise Resource Planning

McLaren Racing, Freshworks partner to streamline IT for 2025

McLaren Racing partners with Freshworks to adopt AI-powered IT solutions, enhancing global IT efficiency for the 2025 Formula 1 season and beyond.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025

Health Technologies

Wearable tech brings lab-grade biomechanics to trails

Smart socks and GPS from Danu Sports are helping University of Queensland researchers bring lab-grade biomechanics to Brisbane's trails.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Gaming

MoveAhead uses mobile games to get Australian kids active

Irish start-up MoveAhead is using motion-tracking mobile games to get Australian kids off the couch and building basic movement skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Surveillance

AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation

AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Oracle Red Bull Racing adopts cloud suite to boost F1 operations

Oracle Red Bull Racing is adopting Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to enhance finance, HR and customer operations, boosting efficiency under F1's strict cost cap.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

AI Agents

Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399

Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

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

Sports Technology

Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025

Rugby Australia will use Tixserve's digital-only ticketing for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, enhancing fan experience with secure, app-based tickets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

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Clean technologies

Zhik to supply technical uniforms for 2025 canoe slalom worlds

Zhik will supply technical uniforms for volunteers and staff at the 2025 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Penrith, extending its Paddle Australia partnership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Generative AI transforms Women's Rugby World Cup broadcasts

Capgemini's AI-powered TryZone IQ will enhance live Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 broadcasts with real-time insights, boosting fan engagement globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Semiconductors

What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050

By 2050, Australia will blend digital and physical worlds in homes, education, and leisure, driven by AI, smart tech, and seamless integration.

By Truman Zhang • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

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

Wearables

Oakley Meta HSTN glasses launch with AI, camera & open-ear audio

Oakley Meta HSTN glasses combine AI, Ultra HD 3K camera, open-ear audio, and PRIZM lenses for athletes and fans in a bold, tech-savvy wearable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Storage

Wasabi partners with USA Rugby, expanding cloud in sports market

Wasabi Technologies is now the Official Cloud Storage Partner of USA Rugby, with branding on national team jerseys through 2025, expanding its sports market presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025