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Visa says AI agents may soon negotiate business deals
Digital Transformation

Visa says AI agents may soon negotiate business deals

Many firms are preparing to let software bargain and buy for them, even as consumers remain wary of giving AI free rein over spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Delivery options drive AI shopping decisions, Ingrid finds
Customer Experience

Delivery options drive AI shopping decisions, Ingrid finds

Delivery details are now as decisive as product recommendations, with 61% of shoppers saying they can make or break an AI-led purchase.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments
Crypto

Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments

North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Companies grow quieter as polarisation reshapes PR
Risk & Compliance

Companies grow quieter as polarisation reshapes PR

More companies are staying silent on social issues as US polarisation pushes PR teams towards defensive, selective messaging.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Venmo links with PayPal for global money transfers
Crypto

Venmo links with PayPal for global money transfers

Venmo now lets users send USD $ transfers directly to PayPal accounts in 90 markets, creating a global person-to-person payments link.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

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Payment failures put GBP £1.7bn in UK sales at risk
Disaster Recovery

Payment failures put GBP £1.7bn in UK sales at risk

Shoppers are abandoning purchases within minutes of outages, exposing retailers and venues to losses that quickly mount beyond GBP £1.7 billion a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Millennials push retailers towards community-led stores
Customer Experience

Millennials push retailers towards community-led stores

Retailers face pressure to turn shops into social hubs as 57% of UK Millennials want spaces that blend community and shopping.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Recruiters warn AI may be screening out strong candidates
Digital Transformation

Recruiters warn AI may be screening out strong candidates

Recruitment firms risk missing talent as automated screening leaves many candidates feeling rejected before a human ever reviews their CV.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Singapore sandwich class turns to crypto for stability
Crypto

Singapore sandwich class turns to crypto for stability

Middle-income households in Singapore are increasingly using cryptocurrency to diversify portfolios and buffer rising costs, a new survey shows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
Surveillance

Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises

Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds
Unified Communications

Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds

A UK survey suggests connectivity now outranks heating for many households, with 32% willing to go cold for a week to stay online.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use
Health Technologies

Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use

Among 18- to 34-year-olds, more than half of Australians have tried wellness tech as red light and blue light devices gain traction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
UK workers lose meeting time to hybrid tech glitches
Unified Communications

UK workers lose meeting time to hybrid tech glitches

Most UK staff are losing 6.5 minutes a meeting to hybrid tech faults, as employers spend more on AI and office kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth
Digital Transformation

FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth

Profitability in FY2025 caps a decade of expansion for the insurer, as adviser-led sales and wealth products helped drive growth in Singapore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Australians split shopping across retailers to chase value
Customer Experience

Australians split shopping across retailers to chase value

Weaker loyalty and lower confidence are pushing most shoppers to compare prices across stores, with 67% splitting purchases to find value.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Bon Charge launches recharge sale with AUD $500 off
eCommerce

Bon Charge launches recharge sale with AUD $500 off

Shoppers can save almost AUD $500 on red light and infrared devices as demand for at-home wellness tech grows in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers will pay more for seamless retail experience

A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found convenience can lift spend, with younger shoppers most willing to pay for smoother retail journeys.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026