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Reolink unveils Boxing Day deals on 4K security kit
IoT Security

Reolink unveils Boxing Day deals on 4K security kit

Reolink launches Australian Boxing Day sale with up to 48% off 4K home security kits, led by the Go Ultra solar 4G camera bundle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm
Ransomware

AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm

AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
Mobile Device Management

Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions

Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI agents to transform enterprise, retail & security by 2026
Unified Communications

AI agents to transform enterprise, retail & security by 2026

AI agents are tipped to sweep through enterprises, shops and security by 2026, automating work, reshaping retail and redefining digital trust.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales
Firewalls

Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales

Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Infobip sees Black Friday rich messaging volumes surge
Unified Communications

Infobip sees Black Friday rich messaging volumes surge

Infobip logs 12.2 billion Cyber Week interactions as retailers drive a 277% Black Friday surge in rich messaging such as RCS and WhatsApp.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes
eCommerce

Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes

A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
One in three Australians open to AI shopping assistants
Fintech

One in three Australians open to AI shopping assistants

One in three Australians are ready to let AI shop on their behalf, but fears over fraud, control and bad purchases still loom large.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

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Driving the future of Australia's fleet management in 2026 and beyond
Software-as-a-Service

Driving the future of Australia's fleet management in 2026 and beyond

AI, safety tech and sustainability are set to reshape Australia's fleets by 2026, as managers race to integrate data and retain drivers.

By Luke Olsen • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI won't fix a messy ERP: ASOS's £130m stock write-off proves it
Digital Transformation

AI won't fix a messy ERP: ASOS's £130m stock write-off proves it

ASOS's GBP £130m stock write-off shows AI gloss cannot mask a broken ERP, as messy data turns clever tools into costly liabilities.

By Judette van Niekerk • 7 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts
Multi-factor authentication

Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts

Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia
Gaming

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026

AI-fuelled cybercrime will outpace human intuition by 2026, as deepfakes, emotional scams and synthetic identities erode online trust.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Gen Z 'Returniture' trend piles pressure on UK retailers
Digital Transformation

Gen Z 'Returniture' trend piles pressure on UK retailers

Gen Z's 'Returniture' habit of sending back bulky furniture bought online is soaring, leaving UK retailers to shoulder rising costs and complexity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Half of UK IT websites 'fail' basic accessibility tests
Digital Transformation

Half of UK IT websites 'fail' basic accessibility tests

Nearly half of UK IT websites fail basic accessibility checks, new research warns, risking exclusion of disabled users and lost sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia
Phishing

Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia

Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Australia Post campaign boosts Parcel Locker rewards
Digital Signage

Australia Post campaign boosts Parcel Locker rewards

Australia Post teams with The ICONIC and Oz Hair and Beauty, offering AUD $10 rewards to steer online shoppers towards Parcel Lockers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Negative AI experiences put GBP £9 billion UK online sales at risk
Digital Transformation

Negative AI experiences put GBP £9 billion UK online sales at risk

Negative AI experiences in UK online shopping risk GBP £9 billion in sales, with 75% of AI-related reviews expressing dissatisfaction, new data shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025