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Juspay secures USD $50m, hits USD $1.2bn valuation

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Juspay raises USD $50m in follow-on funding led by WestBridge Capital, lifting the payments firm to a USD $1.2bn valuation.
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Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
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Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Commerce software group Rithum hires Gregory Banning as CRO and elevates Caitlin Hauser to CFO as it revamps its senior leadership team.
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European banks see AI cutting jobs mainly via attrition

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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European banks expect AI to shrink staff only slightly, with most projected job losses coming through routine attrition, not mass cuts.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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'The Orchestrator' tops SmartRecruiters' job title list

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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SmartRecruiters crowns “The Orchestrator” Job Title of the Year as employers prioritise coordination roles in AI-driven, fragmented workplaces.
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Criteo outlines agentic AI's next phase in eCommerce

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Criteo says agentic AI will add a powerful new eCommerce layer, reshaping search, retail assistants and LLM ad models without replacing shops.
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Spreetail unveils causal AI tool to cut wasted ad spend

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Spreetail debuts True Ads causal AI tool to slash wasted eCommerce marketplace ad spend by up to 50% and boost incremental sales.
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AI coding tools face 2026 reset towards architecture

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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AI coding tools are set for a 2026 reset as enterprises pivot from 'vibe coding' experiments to architecture-first, governed co-developers.
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AI, circular retail & data to reshape global shopping

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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AI agents, circular retail and tighter rules will upend shopping by 2026, Akeneo warns, as poor product data threatens brand visibility.
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Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.
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2026 could be the broadest, most surprising, market rally in a decade

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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After a bruising 2025, falling inflation, rate cuts and small-cap strength are teeing up 2026 as the widest market rally in years.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
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Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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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.
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Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.
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Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Amazon launches Nova 2 AI suite with four new models and introduces Nova Forge for firms to create custom AI solutions tailored to diverse industries and tasks.
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Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.
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E-commerce retailers face tougher compliance as sector matures

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australia's booming eCommerce sector faces tougher compliance with new advisory services helping retailers navigate complex financial and regulatory demands through 2026.
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Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
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Australian retailers lead in customer service as eyewear excels

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian eyewear retailers Specsavers and OPSM top customer service rankings, while Bendigo Bank leads non-retail brands in KPMG's CX excellence study.