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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
Many workers would remove generative AI, survey finds
Data Protection

Many workers would remove generative AI, survey finds

Many employees say AI-generated work is adding checks, slowing projects and making jobs feel less meaningful, a new survey shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

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Tokenisation is an infrastructure decision
Fintech

Tokenisation is an infrastructure decision

Australia's wealth managers now face pressure to rebuild custody and distribution systems as tokenised assets move under the same law as other holdings.

By Dan Sleep • 5 min read • Today
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 • Yesterday
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 • Last week
ZYMIX appoints ex-Alibaba Executive Ahead of UK launch
Data Privacy

ZYMIX appoints ex-Alibaba Executive Ahead of UK launch

The UK launch faces a tough sell, with ZYMIX needing to win over Gen Z users accustomed to separate apps for messaging, payments and discovery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Clash Royale launches contest for first Rage Emote
Gaming

Clash Royale launches contest for first Rage Emote

A survey of 9,000 gamers suggests frustration is fleeting, with most rage quitters returning to play within hours and enjoying it more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australian retailers absorb rising costs, Lightspeed says
Digital Transformation

Australian retailers absorb rising costs, Lightspeed says

More than six in 10 Australian retailers are covering at least half their higher costs themselves, squeezing margins as shoppers stay price-sensitive.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
US workers fear AI dependence more than job losses
Digital Transformation

US workers fear AI dependence more than job losses

Dependence on artificial intelligence is now a bigger worry for US workers than layoffs, with many fearing it could erode creativity and skills.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australian Gen Z feel less connected using AI tools
Personalisation

Australian Gen Z feel less connected using AI tools

In Australia, more than a quarter of Gen Z say AI tools make them feel less connected, the highest share in a three-country study.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Google tops India's most attractive employer brands
Human Capital Management

Google tops India's most attractive employer brands

Work-life balance now outweighs pay for Indian jobseekers, with 46% planning to switch employers within six months, Randstad found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Gen Z Australians juggle bills amid payday pressure
Fintech

Gen Z Australians juggle bills amid payday pressure

More than half of young adults are shifting cash between accounts to dodge failed transactions, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Nearly half of UK adults question message authenticity
Phishing

Nearly half of UK adults question message authenticity

Trust in digital messages is fraying, with 46% of UK adults doubting whether an email or text was genuine, according to new research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Shoppers say stores lag AI-speed expectations in survey
Customer Experience

Shoppers say stores lag AI-speed expectations in survey

Younger shoppers are driving concern that physical stores cannot match the real-time service and stock management now expected online.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Adyen report finds Singapore shoppers split by age
Digital Transformation

Adyen report finds Singapore shoppers split by age

Younger Singaporeans are driving higher retail spend, while payment errors and AI adoption are reshaping how retailers compete.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Social media reshapes Australians' shopping habits
Digital Transformation

Social media reshapes Australians' shopping habits

Six in ten Australians now act on products they see on social platforms, underscoring a shift in how brands must win buyers online.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
UK shoppers face more stock shortages, survey finds
Customer Experience

UK shoppers face more stock shortages, survey finds

Supply chain disruption tied to Middle East tensions is leaving 54% of UK shoppers facing poorer shelf availability, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026