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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.