Gen Z stories
Year13 expands into Australia with Anyway, an AI career coach for 14 to 24-year-olds backed by the University of New England and industry partners.
Survey finds 47% of young Australians back under-16 social media limits, but most fear losing news, learning and friendship online.
Spotify adds platform-wide video controls as listeners and Family Plan managers can now choose audio-only or visual experiences across devices.
Bolt Group snaps up Beem app from Australian Payments Plus as the operator refocuses on payments infrastructure and identity rails.
Australians wary of AI fraud checks as Experian data shows 56% have faced online scams or identity theft, with millennials hit hardest.
Young Australians lead rapid adoption of wellness tech, with red light therapy, blue light blockers and infrared saunas gaining ground.
AI skincare searches jump 2,647% as Fresha says beauty buyers are turning to image analysis, smart devices and app-led routines for guidance.
Shoppers increasingly prefer human-led social posts over AI-generated material, with Gen Z driving brands towards micro-influencers and niche creators.
AIFO launches UK trading education platform as retail investing surges, targeting part-time traders with capital access, risk rules and Academy training.
Businesses warm to AI agents haggling over deals, but consumers remain wary of handing software full control of spending.
AI is moving travel from inspiration to transaction, but live inventory, accuracy and booking infrastructure still stand between chat and checkout.
UK recruiters warn AI-led hiring is filtering out strong candidates, with many candidates saying automated screening is unfair and impersonal.
Only 3% of 18- to 24-year-olds see payroll as strategic, as Cezanne HR warns of a recruitment and succession challenge for employers.
LinkedIn data show Singapore's entry-level hiring fell just 4.43% as smaller firms, internships and cross-sector moves reshape graduate recruitment.
Fujifilm adds a built-in self-timer to the Instax Mini 13, making hands-free shots easier in New Zealand at NZD $149.
New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.
UK businesses back bank-led recurring payments as GoCardless says cards and admin costs are draining revenue and delaying collections.
Survey finds many Britons would sacrifice heating, hot water and even the fridge before going without internet access for a week.
TD rolls out Easy Trade app with 100 commission-free trades for novice Canadian investors, as banks race to win younger customers.
BI WORLDWIDE says UK firms may be misreading headcount stability as loyalty, as more workers stay put because the jobs market feels too risky to move.
