Gen Z stories

PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.

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.

Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

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.

Prezzee and UnionPay International have partnered to expand digital gifting globally, enhancing secure, borderless payment solutions across 183 countries.

Research shows 71% of UK workers feel AI tools are advancing faster than they can learn, causing anxiety and highlighting a need for better support and guidance.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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