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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 • Last month
Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feeds
Data Privacy

Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feeds

Australia may let users switch off personalised feeds as regulators move to curb harmful content and protect under-18s online.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Last month
Canva unveils 100 upgrades in push into office work
Software-as-a-Service

Canva unveils 100 upgrades in push into office work

Teams are increasingly keeping briefs, data and presentations in one place as Canva targets office software rivals with a broader productivity suite.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Blee raises USD $27 million to scale compliance software
Software-as-a-Service

Blee raises USD $27 million to scale compliance software

AI-driven content growth is forcing larger firms to speed up compliance checks, as the New York start-up targets more sectors and regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
DoubleVerify cuts TikTok brand violations in PepsiCo test
Marketing Technologies

DoubleVerify cuts TikTok brand violations in PepsiCo test

Pre-bid controls on TikTok cut unsuitable ad placements and lifted engagement for PepsiCo Philippines by up to 30% in a DoubleVerify test.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Worried someone may film you with smart glasses?
Data Privacy

Worried someone may film you with smart glasses?

Cheap smart glasses are raising privacy fears as experts warn they could make covert filming easier in public and private spaces alike.

By RNZ • 7 min read • Last month
Weaponizing trust: How AI and social engineering bypass personal security boundaries
Data Protection

Weaponizing trust: How AI and social engineering bypass personal security boundaries

Scammers are draining older adults' savings through romance, friendship and fake AI trading pitches on social media before withdrawals are blocked.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 2 min read • Last month

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Visa survey finds trust gap in AI-powered payments
Digital Transformation

Visa survey finds trust gap in AI-powered payments

Only 23% of US consumers trust generative AI to pay, but 61% would let Visa handle agent-led transactions, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
AI extinction is only one way the future is frightening
Semiconductors

AI extinction is only one way the future is frightening

Fears are mounting that unchecked AI could unleash cyberattacks, market shocks and job losses long before any extinction event.

By RNZ • 7 min read • Last month
Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing
Social Media

Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing

Cross-party backing for a 30-year infrastructure plan could curb election-year pork-barrel spending and improve value for money.

By Mike Bishara • 8 min read • Last month
Netcraft wins five more top US banks as takedowns rise
Phishing

Netcraft wins five more top US banks as takedowns rise

Banking groups are increasingly paying for rapid removal of phishing and impersonation scams as AI-driven attacks spread across multiple channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Social media boosts Irish political engagement, survey finds
Social Media

Social media boosts Irish political engagement, survey finds

Younger adults are most affected, with 45% of 18- to 24-year-olds saying social media has made them more politically engaged in Ireland.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Taylor farewell fight drives record eir data at Croke Park
Customer Experience

Taylor farewell fight drives record eir data at Croke Park

Mobile traffic at Croke Park hit a record as Katie Taylor's farewell bout drew thousands of fans streaming and sharing on the night.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Payfit unveils new brand identity amid broader HR push
Software-as-a-Service

Payfit unveils new brand identity amid broader HR push

The refresh reflects a shift towards payroll and HR services, as the group seeks to win employers needing both software and specialist support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Hong Kong children hold HK$4.1 billion outside banks
Fintech

Hong Kong children hold HK$4.1 billion outside banks

More than half of Hong Kong children surveyed keep their money outside bank accounts, raising questions for lenders courting young savers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Labour promises to set up AI regulator, copyright rules if elected
Data Protection

Labour promises to set up AI regulator, copyright rules if elected

The plan would give New Zealand a dedicated AI office and tougher copyright protections, aiming to curb risks and share gains with workers.

By RNZ • 6 min read • Last month
45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says
Data Protection

45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says

Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
British children hold GBP £5.5bn in savings & cash
Crypto

British children hold GBP £5.5bn in savings & cash

Most of it sits outside mainstream banks, with 6 million children aged eight to 15 holding cash, accounts, apps or piggy banks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month