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Blue Connections IT supports toy drive for kids
Corporate social responsibility

Blue Connections IT supports toy drive for kids

Blue Connections IT has shown its dedication to helping vulnerable children in Victoria by donating over 150 backpacks and 90 tracksuit pants for the toy drive.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call
Data Privacy

Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call

Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams
EduTech

Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams

Bitdefender has launched 'Scam Copilot', an AI platform designed to combat online scams, amid concerns over AUD $2.7 billion lost to fraud in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Children stories

UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate
Data Privacy

UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Intel using AI to scout Olympic talent in rural regions
Artificial Intelligence

Intel using AI to scout Olympic talent in rural regions

Intel is using AI to scout potential Olympic stars in rural areas, aiming to identify talent and reduce traditional scouting constraints in the lead-up to the 2024 Games.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
Data Privacy

Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens

Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
AI transforms artistic creation; 40% of artists use new tech
Generative AI

AI transforms artistic creation; 40% of artists use new tech

As AI proves its worth in the creative process, 40% of artists now embrace its potential to ease workflows and explore new artistic frontiers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Appsbroker CTS raises EUR €2,105 abseiling for Make-A-Wish
Not for profit

Appsbroker CTS raises EUR €2,105 abseiling for Make-A-Wish

Two Google Cloud experts from Appsbroker CTS abseiled 27 floors in Amsterdam, raising EUR €2,105 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Google's Rope for Hope.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually
Data sharing

Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually

Conducted by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute and UNSW, the report highlights a growing public health crisis.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
SQREEM acquires TotallyAwesome, strengthens ethical youth marketing
Artificial Intelligence

SQREEM acquires TotallyAwesome, strengthens ethical youth marketing

Singapore-based SQREEM Technologies has acquired TotallyAwesome, enhancing their AI-driven marketing platform targeting youth, while aiming for ethical engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth
Amazon

IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth

On International Women's Day 2024, women are urged to harness moments of vulnerability and change to drive personal and professional growth, challenging fears and embracing innovation.

By Kate Gooden • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Auckland AI start-up takes on underage vaping in schools
Data Privacy

Auckland AI start-up takes on underage vaping in schools

Auckland AI start-up, MACSO, has developed pioneering technology to tackle the rising problem of vaping in schools and public spaces, supported by US investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Children stories

Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress
Communication

Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress

New research by Life360 reveals over 50% of UK parents find September's back-to-school period highly stressful, with children ignoring calls cited as a key concern.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance
Unified Communications

Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance

In a bid for child safety online, Ofcom warns social media platforms they may face user bans for under-18s if new safety regulations are ignored.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations

Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
EduTech

IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology

New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.

By Kelsey Hallahan • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety
EduTech

UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety

Despite concerns, UK parents advocate smartphone use for under-16s to ensure safety, with recent data revealing shifts in parental attitudes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024