Social Media stories - Page 18
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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social media
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online fraud
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money laundering
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.
AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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social media
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tiktok
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sensor tower
Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.
Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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genai
Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.
Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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instagram
A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.
Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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edutech
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data privacy
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ai
Australia unveils its first independent tech policy think tank, the Tech Policy Design Institute, aiming to shape the future of digital regulation and innovation.
AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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ai
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social media
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recruitment
Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.
Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.
Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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social media
Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.
Tinybeans urges parents to rethink photo sharing online
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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social media
Tinybeans warns parents against oversharing children's photos online, highlighting privacy risks linked to AI technologies amid growing safety concerns.
Cloud contact centre market grows, driven by demand for customer engagement
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
The global cloud contact centre market is set to soar to USD $26,846.9 million by 2024, driven by increasing demand for scalable customer engagement solutions.
Study reveals emojis & phrases likely outdated by 2025
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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social media
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emoji
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study
A new study reveals that certain emojis and phrases, including the 'enraged face', could become outdated by 2025 as digital communication shifts.
Canto launches platform to aid in digital asset management
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Canto has launched Canto PIM, a platform aiming to simplify digital asset and product data management for brands amidst rising content demands.
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
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genai
Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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clean technologies
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instagram
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social media
Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.
WeAre8 unveils 'Flows' to enhance trust & conversation
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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social media
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trust
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weare8
WeAre8 has launched 'Flows', a new feature to promote healthier conversations and trust, using advanced verification technology for better news discernment.
UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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data privacy
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social media
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safety
The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.
Australian shoppers value seamless online & in-store experiences
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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martech
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omnichannel
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social media
A new report reveals that 89% of Australian shoppers prioritise seamless online and in-store experiences, highlighting a significant trend in consumer behaviour.
Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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social media
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online safety
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location sharing
Snapchat has introduced new location-sharing features in its Family Centre to boost safety and connectivity for families using the app.