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AppsFlyer Index shows tighter race in mobile ads
Gaming

AppsFlyer Index shows tighter race in mobile ads

AppsFlyer's 2025 Index shows Meta, TikTok and others closing in on Google and Apple as mobile ad spend concentrates at the top.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
TAHO raises USD $3.5 million to boost faster, cheaper AI computing
Virtualisation

TAHO raises USD $3.5 million to boost faster, cheaper AI computing

TAHO has raised USD $3.5 million to develop a platform promising up to ten times faster and 90% cheaper AI computing by unifying cloud resources.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud
Data Analytics

AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud

AI-driven deepfakes are fuelling a global surge in fraud, with 77% of anti-fraud experts reporting increased incidents and 83% expecting further rises soon.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes
Risk & Compliance

Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AWS outage sparks global disruption across banking & services
Digital Transformation

AWS outage sparks global disruption across banking & services

An AWS outage on 20 October 2025 caused global disruption, hitting platforms like Amazon, Snapchat, Coinbase, HMRC and Lloyds Bank, affecting millions worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest
Data Protection

Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest

Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Aerospike streamlines deployment of Database 8 on Amazon EKS
Virtualisation

Aerospike streamlines deployment of Database 8 on Amazon EKS

Aerospike's new Terraform blueprint simplifies deploying Database 8 on Amazon EKS, cutting setup time to under 30 minutes without AWS or Kubernetes expertise.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
AI takes center stage in Adobe's new GenStudio tool
Unified Communications

AI takes center stage in Adobe's new GenStudio tool

Adobe has launched GenStudio for Performance Marketing, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance the creation of personalised advertising campaigns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds

Nearly half of security profesionals view AI as the top security risk, with 68% advocating for external AI security reviews, HackerOne reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Snap introduces fifth gen Spectacles & new AI features
AR, VR & Metaverse

Snap introduces fifth gen Spectacles & new AI features

Snap unveils its fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, alongside new AI features to enhance user interaction and creative experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Darabase to launch groundbreaking AR advertising platform
Marketing Technologies

Darabase to launch groundbreaking AR advertising platform

Darabase targets a revolutionary stride in AR advertising with a platform to transform physical properties into AR adverts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
New measures introduced to Snapchat to safeguard teens
Risk & Compliance

New measures introduced to Snapchat to safeguard teens

Snap has announced a new package of safeguards to further protect 13-17 year old Snapchatters from potential online risks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023

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NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push
Samsung

NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push

New Zealand MPs unite across party lines to back under-16 social media curbs after a shocking 'Worst Children's Library' exhibit at Parliament.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours
Marketing Technologies

P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours

Manchester beauty brand P. Louise raked in GBP £2 million in sales on TikTok Shop within 14 hours, aided by eCommerce consultancy PushON.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media
Data Privacy

New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media

New Zealand students face rising digital risks across gaming, educational tools and AI, with bullying and harmful content often shielded from adult oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
UK centre launches to drive creative industries' AI revolution
Generative AI

UK centre launches to drive creative industries' AI revolution

A new UK Centre for Creative AI, backed by UCL, RCA, and industry partners, aims to revolutionise AI use in arts, fashion, media and more.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support

New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025