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Australian online spending to rise for football finals
Artificial Intelligence

Australian online spending to rise for football finals

Households are set to boost spending on screens, snacks and beer as football finals and the NFL's Melbourne debut draw bigger audiences.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499
Software Updates

POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499

Australian buyers get a 200MP camera, 8,050mAh battery and Bose-tuned audio as POCO pushes further into premium handsets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

AI becomes second-biggest concern for undergraduates
Artificial Intelligence

AI becomes second-biggest concern for undergraduates

Students are increasingly worried AI could hit graduate hiring, with 55% naming it their second-biggest concern worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australians decorate for Christmas earlier, survey finds
Social Media

Australians decorate for Christmas earlier, survey finds

Festive spending is shifting earlier, with nearly 8.8 million Australian adults who celebrate Christmas decorating before December, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
TikTok & Instagram reshape New Zealand avocado habits
Instagram

TikTok & Instagram reshape New Zealand avocado habits

Short-form video is pushing more New Zealanders to use avocados beyond toast, as home-cooked lunches and dinners gain ground.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago
UK cardholders unaware of built-in protection cover
Fintech

UK cardholders unaware of built-in protection cover

A survey suggests 21% of UK cardholders do not know what cover their cards include, highlighting a wider checkout protection gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Gen Z trust AI more than friends for buying advice
Customer Experience

Gen Z trust AI more than friends for buying advice

AI recommendations are already lifting basket sizes and pushing shoppers towards pricier goods, especially among Gen Z consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Young Britons far more likely to be scammed online
Phishing

Young Britons far more likely to be scammed online

Britons aged 25 to 34 are three times as likely as over-65s to fall victim, with social media and AI worsening scams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Zitcha launches Snapchat integration with Officeworks
Digital Transformation

Zitcha launches Snapchat integration with Officeworks

The deal lets retailers target younger shoppers on Snapchat and tie ad spend to sales, as Officeworks tests offsite retail media.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

Britons turn to AI for finance advice as much as parents
Digital Transformation

Britons turn to AI for finance advice as much as parents

A survey of 2,000 adults suggests AI is overtaking friends and media as a source of money help, despite lingering doubts over accuracy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Digital banking now drives customer loyalty, study finds
Data Protection

Digital banking now drives customer loyalty, study finds

Many customers would switch providers for a better online service, as banks face pressure to make digital tools more personal and secure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch
Digital Transformation

ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch

UK students could soon split tickets, taxis and shared costs inside one app as ZYMIX embeds Mangopay's wallet infrastructure from launch.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore marketers say trust beats ad spend for Gen Z
Artificial Intelligence

Singapore marketers say trust beats ad spend for Gen Z

Trusted peer recommendations are increasingly outweighing ad budgets in Singapore B2B, potentially giving smaller firms a better shot at Gen Z buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
iPhone owners more likely to play audio aloud in public
Digital Signage

iPhone owners more likely to play audio aloud in public

Public frustration with loud phone use is widespread, after a survey found iPhone owners are more likely than Android users to play audio aloud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Two-thirds of UK consumers want online venue tours
Digital Transformation

Two-thirds of UK consumers want online venue tours

Richer online venue images are now shaping bookings, with 66 per cent of UK adults saying they check digital tours before spending money.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
UK shoppers cap AI spending at GBP £150 per purchase
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers cap AI spending at GBP £150 per purchase

Most UK consumers will let AI shop around, but few trust it to pay without approval, with the average limit set at GBP £149.12.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Gen Z workers prioritise global careers over US jobs
Artificial Intelligence

Gen Z workers prioritise global careers over US jobs

American employers are being judged harshly by young workers, with most Gen Z respondents saying overseas experience matters more than a US-only career.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month