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Most Australians slow to adopt EVs & assisted driving tech
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Most Australians have assisted driving tech but few use it; interest in EVs falls amid battery, cost, and resale worries, says mycar Mobility Index.

PIXI unveils AI platform to transform luxury travel content
Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow invites youth to tackle real issues
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Samsung's 2025 Solve for Tomorrow invites Australian youth to use STEM and AI in tackling real-world issues with prizes including AUD $10,000 and tech packs.

Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

Gen MZ Australians spend AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Gen MZ Australians spent AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech last year, using devices to care for children, pets, and plants in daily routines.

Prezzee & UnionPay partner to expand global digital gifting
Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Prezzee and UnionPay International have partnered to expand digital gifting globally, enhancing secure, borderless payment solutions across 183 countries.

UK workers overwhelmed as AI adoption outpaces support & training
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Research shows 71% of UK workers feel AI tools are advancing faster than they can learn, causing anxiety and highlighting a need for better support and guidance.

AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.

AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Global happiness fell nearly 10 points to 58% in 2025, but AI-driven customer service satisfaction rose 5 points to 41%, says NiCE’s report.

AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.

Samsung highlights ‘Unsung Snappers’, unveils Galaxy S25 Edge
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Samsung spotlights ‘Unsung Snappers’ who take photos for others, launching Galaxy S25 Edge with AI tools to ease capturing perfect moments.

Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand’s Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.

AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.

YouTube drives trust, eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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YouTube reaches 290 million in Southeast Asia, driving trust in creators and quadrupling video commerce’s share of regional eCommerce GMV to 20%.

Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.

Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.

Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands
Thu, 29th May 2025
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Shoppers increasingly favour local luxury, with £41 billion spent annually on emotion-driven impulse buys, signalling a shift from big brands to local products.

Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
Thu, 29th May 2025
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New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.

More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.

Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.