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Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth
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Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.
Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026
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KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.
Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy
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Most Australians support banning social media for under-16s but doubt the ban's effectiveness, favouring a mix of restrictions and education instead.
Half of New Zealand’s small businesses lack websites as consumers turn away from social media
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Nearly half of New Zealand’s small businesses lack a website, despite 74% of consumers valuing websites over social media for engaging with organisations.
Black Friday: shoppers & retailers face rising cyber threats
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Around 60% of UK adults plan to shop this Black Friday, as retailers brace for rising cybercrime targeting fast-paced online sales and AI-driven bots.
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
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Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.
Australian retailers face holiday surge in cyber scams & threats
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Australian retailers brace for a spike in cyber scams and sophisticated attacks exploiting the busy holiday shopping season, warns cybersecurity experts.
Frameshop quiz helps public spot AI art amid deepfake surge
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Frameshop has launched an online quiz to help users distinguish between genuine photos and AI-generated art amid rising deepfake concerns.
Fanclip launches to unify Southeast Asia’s USD $55 billion creator market
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Fanclip launches in Southeast Asia to unify the region's USD $55 billion creator market with a platform for creators, brands, agencies, and buyers.
Real Madrid partners with Adobe to enhance fan content using AI
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Real Madrid teams up with Adobe to use AI for personalised fan content, engaging its 650 million supporters worldwide through digital and creative tools.
Shoppers warned of rising online scams as Black Friday nears
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UK shoppers warned to stay vigilant against rising online scams as Black Friday spending nears USD $80 billion amid surging fraud risks.
Revolutionising creator - Audience monetisation through multilingual messaging
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Msg1 introduces multilingual messaging to help creators monetise meaningful, direct conversations with global audiences beyond language barriers.
AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each
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Australians lost an average of AUD $445 each to AI-driven holiday scams, with fake sites mimicking top tech and luxury brands surging ahead of festivities.
Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge
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Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.
UK shoppers trust AI agents as much as luxury websites for advice
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UK shoppers trust AI agents for product advice as much as luxury brand websites, rating them more reliable than stores, social media, or influencers.
Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing
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Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.
Instagram safety campaign blocked over Meta influence concerns
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An Instagram safety campaign has been blocked by advertisers over fears it might upset Meta, highlighting Big Tech's influence in advertising decisions.
Msg1 lets creators earn from direct chats in 195 languages
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Msg1 lets creators earn by charging for direct chats with fans in 195 languages, using real-time translation across popular messaging apps worldwide.
P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours
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Manchester beauty brand P. Louise raked in GBP £2 million in sales on TikTok Shop within 14 hours, aided by eCommerce consultancy PushON.
Beyond the booking: How travel brands will win customers in 2026
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APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.