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Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.
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AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.
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Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.
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AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.
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AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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In response to TikTok's Messaging Ads launch in New Zealand, Respond.io has introduced an AI-driven solution to help businesses streamline communication.
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Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises

Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.
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Cloud contact centre market grows, driven by demand for customer engagement

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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The global cloud contact centre market is set to soar to USD $26,846.9 million by 2024, driven by increasing demand for scalable customer engagement solutions.
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Study reveals emojis & phrases likely outdated by 2025

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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A new study reveals that certain emojis and phrases, including the 'enraged face', could become outdated by 2025 as digital communication shifts.
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Canto launches platform to aid in digital asset management

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Canto has launched Canto PIM, a platform aiming to simplify digital asset and product data management for brands amidst rising content demands.
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Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
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Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.
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Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.
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WeAre8 unveils 'Flows' to enhance trust & conversation

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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WeAre8 has launched 'Flows', a new feature to promote healthier conversations and trust, using advanced verification technology for better news discernment.
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Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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online safety
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Snapchat has introduced new location-sharing features in its Family Centre to boost safety and connectivity for families using the app.
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Privately partners with Privado ID for privacy-focused age check

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Privately and Privado ID have partnered to revolutionise age verification and identity management, prioritising user privacy across various industries.
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AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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Media Medic warns that AI deepfakes threaten public trust, disrupting legal cases and inciting violence through sophisticated disinformation tactics.
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Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Adobe has launched a global initiative to equip 30 million learners with AI and digital skills by 2030, committing over USD $100 million to support the programme.
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Lumen & Qualtrics revamp customer experience, boost NPS by 17 pts

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Lumen partners with Qualtrics to boost customer and employee experiences using real-time insights and AI, reporting a 17-point surge in their Net Promoter Score.