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Beyond the hype: The future of AI communications

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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As AI reshapes communications, experts say human storytelling and clear brand narratives will define who thrives in the coming years.
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ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.
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Media.com bets on verified users as social rules tighten

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Media.com touts a fully verified social network as Australia and other nations tighten age limits and safety rules on big platforms.
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Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.
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Real people, real numbers: Why phone verification is your new trust filter

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Phone numbers are becoming the new trust filter, helping businesses block fraud, cut wasted messages and secure real, reachable customers.
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Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.
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Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
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Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.
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Australia Post campaign boosts Parcel Locker rewards

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Australia Post teams with The ICONIC and Oz Hair and Beauty, offering AUD $10 rewards to steer online shoppers towards Parcel Lockers.
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How AI, social commerce & experience will reshape retail in 2026

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI, social commerce and immersive physical retail experiences will transform how consumers interact with brands both online and in stores.
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AI-powered scams rise in complexity as Aussies lose AUD $945M

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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AI-powered scams have caught Australians out, with losses hitting AUD $945M in 2024 as fraudsters exploit sophisticated, multi-channel tactics.
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US online sales hit USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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US online sales reached a record USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025, driven by strong discounts and a surge in mobile shopping activity.
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Every retail company needs to be a technology company

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Retailers in Australia and New Zealand must act like technology firms, using real-time data and strong security to thrive during peak shopping seasons.
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Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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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

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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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

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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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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Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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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

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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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

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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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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Real Madrid partners with Adobe to enhance fan content using AI

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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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.