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Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
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Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.
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Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.
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DoubleVerify's new APAC guide to boost advertising ROI

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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social media
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fraud
DoubleVerify's guide offers APAC marketers enhanced tools for digital advertising ROI by focusing on media quality metrics, addressing gaps found in a recent WARC report.
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Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
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eCommerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand is surging with 83% and 77% of online shoppers purchasing monthly, despite rising concerns over data privacy.
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Fiverr acquires AutoDS, enhancing eCommerce capabilities

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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e-commerce
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social media
Fiverr has acquired AutoDS, boosting its eCommerce capabilities by integrating advanced dropshipping tools and expanding its reach to thousands of entrepreneurs.
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Netsafe teams with Snapchat to boost online safety for teens

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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data privacy
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social media
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netsafe
Netsafe launches the Snapchat Family Toolkit, designed to help New Zealand parents ensure safer social media use for teens.
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Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.
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Research reveals online content's dual impact on Kiwi youth

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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New research from the Classification Office and Netsafe reveals online content's dual role in shaping young New Zealanders' body image.
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Alibaba Cloud & OBS launch OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Paris 2024 Games

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services unveil OBS Cloud 3.0 for Paris 2024, enabling AI-driven live cloud broadcasting for the first time in Olympic history.
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Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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Adobe reports a record USD $14.2 billion in Amazon Prime Day sales for US retailers, an 11% YoY increase, driven by a surge in mobile shopping and steep discounts.
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Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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social media
Parker is an AI politician designed to deliver fact-based, impartial decisions to rebuild trust in politics and combat disinformation.
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Ray White & Canva expand partnership across Australasia

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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social media
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data lake
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integration
Ray White extends Canva Enterprise access to all its members in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing marketing efficiency and brand consistency.
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Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable to release on Meta Quest

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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early access
Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable is set to launch on Meta Quest on July 23, 2024, promising fans an immersive experience in combat against colossal Titans.
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CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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social media
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CloudSEK reveals a surge in investment scams through WhatsApp and Telegram, with 29,000 fraudulent ads on Facebook and over 81,000 fake Twitter accounts.
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Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
Recent cyber-attacks on TikTok and Indonesia's national data centre have sparked urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect digital infrastructures.
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Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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facebook
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instagram
A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.
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Adobe launches Content Hub integrated with Experience Manager

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Adobe unveils Adobe Content Hub with Adobe Experience Manager Assets integration, promising enhanced asset management, optimisation, and generative AI capabilities for brands.
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Australians sceptical about digital content reliability says study

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.