Gen Z stories
Search demand is surging as shoppers use AI tools to cut through crowded skincare choices, though experts warn they cannot diagnose serious conditions.
Growing distrust of AI-made posts is pushing brands towards human-led social campaigns as younger shoppers increasingly favour authenticity online.
UK retail traders are getting more education-focused tools as regulators warn that many still rely on social media for market advice.
Many firms are preparing to let software bargain and buy for them, even as consumers remain wary of giving AI free rein over spending.
Younger travellers are already using AI for planning, but direct bookings still depend on live inventory and real-time data.
Fewer graduates are losing out than managers, but smaller firms and internships are becoming vital entry points as competition intensifies.
The camera adds hands-free shooting to Fujifilm’s entry-level instant range, making group shots and selfies easier for New Zealand buyers.
Many fear losing access to news, learning and friendships online, even as 47% of young Australians back tighter under-16 social media rules.
Audio-only listening is now easier for millions of users as video controls roll out globally across Spotify's app and devices.
Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.
The app’s 3 million users will see no immediate changes as ownership shifts to Bolt Group, with the deal due to complete by June.
Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.
Recurring billing firms could cut costs and failed collections as 73% say card payments still cause persistent operational headaches.
A UK survey suggests connectivity now outranks heating for many households, with 32% willing to go cold for a week to stay online.
Among 18- to 34-year-olds, more than half of Australians have tried wellness tech as red light and blue light devices gain traction.
Novice investors can now start with CAD $1 as TD targets younger Canadians who want simpler, low-cost access to shares and funds.
A tight jobs market is leaving UK staff in post but less engaged, masking weaker morale and productivity for employers reviewing year-end figures.
Nearly six in 10 New Zealanders wish they called someone more often, prompting 2degrees to trial a low-tech nudge to swap scrolling for conversation.
Most UK staff are losing 6.5 minutes a meeting to hybrid tech faults, as employers spend more on AI and office kit.
The move bolsters Year13’s domestic leadership as the youth engagement company expands into the US and targets 1.6 million school leavers.
