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Samsung highlights 'Unsung Snappers', unveils Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung

Samsung highlights 'Unsung Snappers', unveils Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung spotlights 'Unsung Snappers' who take photos for others, launching Galaxy S25 Edge with AI tools to ease capturing perfect moments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
Stock Market

Australian investors drive record US options trading surge

Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
Fintech

Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad

New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes

Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Global Stories

Gen Z stories

AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
Unified Communications

AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls

Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Hyperscale

AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers
Customer Experience

Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers

LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
Artificial Intelligence

Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn

Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z stories

AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls
Unified Communications

AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls

Global happiness fell nearly 10 points to 58% in 2025, but AI-driven customer service satisfaction rose 5 points to 41%, says NiCE's report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
Human Capital Management

Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025

Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand's Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
YouTube drives trust, eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia
Digital Transformation

YouTube drives trust, eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia

YouTube reaches 290 million in Southeast Asia, driving trust in creators and quadrupling video commerce's share of regional eCommerce GMV to 20%.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands
Instagram

Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands

Shoppers increasingly favour local luxury, with £41 billion spent annually on emotion-driven impulse buys, signalling a shift from big brands to local products.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
Customer Experience

More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps

Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year
Fintech

AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year

Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work
EduTech

Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work

Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist
Digital Transformation

AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist

Salesforce's report reveals 85% of Singaporean retailers plan to boost AI investments, with 69% viewing AI agents as vital for competitive edge in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025