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Regional towns lead Australia in decluttering enthusiasm, study finds
Online shopping

Regional towns lead Australia in decluttering enthusiasm, study finds

Victor Harbor and Bathurst lead Australia in decluttering interest, while Wodonga, Newcastle, and Sunshine Coast show lowest engagement, Howards Storage World finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 18th May 2025
Google's AI push prompts Aussie firms to boost visibility
Customer Experience

Google's AI push prompts Aussie firms to boost visibility

Google's AI advancements are reshaping how Australian small businesses must optimise their online presence to stay competitive and ensure visibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Localsearch unveils new digital tools for small businesses
Digital Transformation

Localsearch unveils new digital tools for small businesses

Localsearch has unveiled three new digital marketing tools for small businesses in Australia, starting from AUD $149, to enhance their online presence amid evolving digital trends.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Fire on the Hill unveils GEO service to boost AI brand visibility
Digital Transformation

Fire on the Hill unveils GEO service to boost AI brand visibility

Fire on the Hill launches GEO service to help brands shape and track their presence in AI-generated search results, boosting visibility and trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Goodbye SEO, hello GEO: How AI is reshaping brand discovery
Customer Experience

Goodbye SEO, hello GEO: How AI is reshaping brand discovery

As AI-powered language models replace traditional search, brands must master generative engine optimisation to stay visible and competitive in discovery.

By Marty Hungerford • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Google launches Gemini 2.5 models with pricing & speed updates
Application Programming Interface

Google launches Gemini 2.5 models with pricing & speed updates

Google unveils Gemini 2.5 AI updates, launching Flash-Lite for cost-efficient speed and revising pricing to enhance model accessibility and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
AI search transforms brand visibility, making trust essential
Marketing Technologies

AI search transforms brand visibility, making trust essential

As AI reshapes search, firms can boost visibility on ChatGPT and other LLMs by building authoritative content and engaging trusted journalists.

By Dwayne Alexander • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX
Malware

Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX

CyberCX warns 2,353 WordPress sites, including 82 in Australia and New Zealand, have been targeted by the DarkEngine fake CAPTCHA scam spreading malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates
eLearning

Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates

Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google reveals sweeping AI upgrades for Gemini & launches new Beam
Quantum Computing

Google reveals sweeping AI upgrades for Gemini & launches new Beam

Google unveils major AI advancements across its Gemini platform, boosting Search, Workspace and video with new features and faster models.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade
Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade

Google expands its AI search in the US with Gemini upgrade, adding advanced features like AI Mode, Deep Search, and live visual interactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google launches AI-powered advertising upgrades for marketers
Data Analytics

Google launches AI-powered advertising upgrades for marketers

Google launches AI-powered tools to transform ad creation, bidding and campaign management, making digital advertising more effective and efficient globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services
Software-as-a-Service

Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services

Zoca has secured USD $6 million from Accel and others to boost its AI platform, helping local service businesses optimise bookings, retention, and growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand
Exports

New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand

New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Is the crypto bull run over?
Crypto

Is the crypto bull run over?

After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.

By Paul Quickenden • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty
EduTech

Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty

Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
SET and Google Cloud collaborate on AI-powered system to enhance capital markets
Generative AI

SET and Google Cloud collaborate on AI-powered system to enhance capital markets

The Stock Exchange of Thailand and Google Cloud have launched ATLAS, an AI-powered search tool aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and market access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025