Australian stories - Page 2

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

Canon has broadened its imageFORCE line in Australia, adding new A3 and compact A4 printers aimed at evolving hybrid office needs.

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

Monsoon Aquatics has adopted TechConnect's digital platform to streamline coral lifecycle tracking and boost efficiency for Great Barrier Reef aquaculture.

GovHack’s 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

Zepz will launch stablecoin-linked Visa cards with Stripe’s Bridge, enabling global daily spending of digital dollars from early 2026 in markets including Australia and the US.

Digimune and MY CYBER GUARD have teamed up to launch an Australian identity protection service for households and small businesses.

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance urges Australia to enforce mandatory AI safeguards to protect creative workers and uphold copyright amid rising AI risks.

ATEN launches NIAP-certified secure KVM switches featuring 5K video, designed for defence and high-security sectors handling classified networks.

UK saw the highest global Black Friday growth at 16%, driven by loyalty spend, AI tools, and personalised retail experiences, outpacing US and ANZ markets.

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud in 2026 as criminals exploit gaps in regulation, prompting calls for urgent cross-sector action to protect consumers.

eBay Live launches in Australia, offering real-time streaming auctions for trading cards, allowing buyers to bid, chat, and interact with sellers instantly.

JobAdder launches Adder Intelligence, an AI tool in Australia and New Zealand that automates hiring by uncovering talent and cutting recruitment time by 67%.

Trend Micro warns AI-driven scams will surge by 2026, using deepfakes and multi-channel tactics to trap victims in sophisticated frauds globally.

AI-powered scams have caught Australians out, with losses hitting AUD $945M in 2024 as fraudsters exploit sophisticated, multi-channel tactics.

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

CommBank launches a national programme to boost AI and cybersecurity skills for over one million Australian small businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and resilience.

HP launches Christmas deals on laptops, monitors and printers, offering discounts up to 46% for students, gamers and remote workers in Australia.

Lextech clinched two 2025 Australian Business Awards for its innovative digital mortgage and legal services platform, enhancing lender and borrower experiences.