Australian Stories

Spotify lets users switch video off across the platform

Spotify adds platform-wide video controls as listeners and Family Plan managers can now choose audio-only or visual experiences across devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Crypto

Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus

Bolt Group snaps up Beem app from Australian Payments Plus as the operator refocuses on payments infrastructure and identity rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Surveillance

Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises

Australians wary of AI fraud checks as Experian data shows 56% have faced online scams or identity theft, with millennials hit hardest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Health Technologies

Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use

Young Australians lead rapid adoption of wellness tech, with red light therapy, blue light blockers and infrared saunas gaining ground.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

Year13 appoints Laura Scott as Australian Managing Director

Year13 hires former ADAPTOVATE boss Laura Scott to steer Australian growth as it expands into the US and strengthens its leadership team.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

eCommerce

Bon Charge™ launches recharge sale with AUD $500 off

Bon Charge™ cuts prices on wellness gadgets by up to AUD $500 as survey data highlights strong demand for red light therapy among younger Australians.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Marketing Technologies

AI skincare searches surge as consumers seek guidance

AI skincare searches jump 2,647% as Fresha says beauty buyers are turning to image analysis, smart devices and app-led routines for guidance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Shoppers turn against AI social content, survey finds

Shoppers increasingly prefer human-led social posts over AI-generated material, with Gen Z driving brands towards micro-influencers and niche creators.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

AIFO launches UK trading platform amid retail boom

AIFO launches UK trading education platform as retail investing surges, targeting part-time traders with capital access, risk rules and Academy training.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Visa says AI agents may soon negotiate business deals

Businesses warm to AI agents haggling over deals, but consumers remain wary of handing software full control of spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change

AI is moving travel from inspiration to transaction, but live inventory, accuracy and booking infrastructure still stand between chat and checkout.

By Mike Putman • 11 min read • Last month

Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Crunchyroll widens Apple TV app distribution with direct subscriptions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Surveillance

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

UK firms back bank-led recurring payments over cards

UK businesses back bank-led recurring payments as GoCardless says cards and admin costs are draining revenue and delaying collections.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds

Survey finds many Britons would sacrifice heating, hot water and even the fridge before going without internet access for a week.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors

TD rolls out Easy Trade app with 100 commission-free trades for novice Canadian investors, as banks race to win younger customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

UK employers warned over false retention as job hugging rises

BI WORLDWIDE says UK firms may be misreading headcount stability as loyalty, as more workers stay put because the jobs market feels too risky to move.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month