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Developers adopt AI tools but trust issues persist, survey finds

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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A Stack Overflow survey finds 84% of developers use AI tools, yet 46% mistrust AI output, highlighting a growing trust gap despite rising adoption.
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Australian accounting sector ups AI investment to boost value

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Australian accounting firms are boosting AI investments to enhance efficiency, driving profits and skills development amid talent shortages in the sector.
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Australian workers keen on AI but lack corporate support & skills

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Australian workers eager to adopt AI face a skills gap and lack sufficient corporate support, hindering effective AI use in the workplace despite high enthusiasm.
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Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Australian shoppers use an average of 4.8 touchpoints for product discovery, blending online search, social media, and influencer input amid easing cost pressures.
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Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.
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Ant launches Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel tool in e-wallets

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Ant International launched Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel assistant in e-wallets, simplifying itinerary planning, bookings, and local payments across Asia and beyond.
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Most Australians slow to adopt EVs & assisted driving tech

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Most Australians have assisted driving tech but few use it; interest in EVs falls amid battery, cost, and resale worries, says mycar Mobility Index.
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PIXI unveils AI platform to transform luxury travel content

Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.
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Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow invites youth to tackle real issues

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Samsung's 2025 Solve for Tomorrow invites Australian youth to use STEM and AI in tackling real-world issues with prizes including AUD $10,000 and tech packs.
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Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
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Gen MZ Australians spend AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Gen MZ Australians spent AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech last year, using devices to care for children, pets, and plants in daily routines.
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Prezzee & UnionPay partner to expand global digital gifting

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Prezzee and UnionPay International have partnered to expand digital gifting globally, enhancing secure, borderless payment solutions across 183 countries.
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AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.
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AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
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Samsung highlights 'Unsung Snappers', unveils Galaxy S25 Edge

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Samsung spotlights 'Unsung Snappers' who take photos for others, launching Galaxy S25 Edge with AI tools to ease capturing perfect moments.
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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.
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Australian investors drive record US options trading surge

Fri, 30th May 2025
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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.
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Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad

Thu, 29th May 2025
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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.
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Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.