Social Media stories - Page 14
Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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physical security
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social media
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online dating
A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.
AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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social media
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tiktok
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sensor tower
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.
Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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genai
Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.
AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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ai
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social media
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recruitment
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.
AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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crm
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cx
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martech
In response to TikTok's Messaging Ads launch in New Zealand, Respond.io has introduced an AI-driven solution to help businesses streamline communication.
Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
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.
Cloud contact centre market grows, driven by demand for customer engagement
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
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.
Study reveals emojis & phrases likely outdated by 2025
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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social media
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emoji
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study
A new study reveals that certain emojis and phrases, including the 'enraged face', could become outdated by 2025 as digital communication shifts.
Canto launches platform to aid in digital asset management
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Canto has launched Canto PIM, a platform aiming to simplify digital asset and product data management for brands amidst rising content demands.
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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social media
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cyberbullying
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
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genai
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.
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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social media
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big data
NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.
Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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clean technologies
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instagram
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social media
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.
WeAre8 unveils 'Flows' to enhance trust & conversation
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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social media
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trust
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weare8
WeAre8 has launched 'Flows', a new feature to promote healthier conversations and trust, using advanced verification technology for better news discernment.
Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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social media
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online safety
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location sharing
Snapchat has introduced new location-sharing features in its Family Centre to boost safety and connectivity for families using the app.
Privately partners with Privado ID for privacy-focused age check
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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blockchain
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Privately and Privado ID have partnered to revolutionise age verification and identity management, prioritising user privacy across various industries.
AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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social media
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misinformation
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deepfakes
Media Medic warns that AI deepfakes threaten public trust, disrupting legal cases and inciting violence through sophisticated disinformation tactics.
Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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martech
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genai
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ai
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.
Lumen & Qualtrics revamp customer experience, boost NPS by 17 pts
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
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.