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Most under-16s still using social media despite ban
Gaming

Most under-16s still using social media despite ban

Parents are bearing most of the burden, as 78% of under-16s in Australia are still accessing social media covered by the ban.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026

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Yahoo Boys, a persistent menace and one of the longest running online crime cultures
Email Security

Yahoo Boys, a persistent menace and one of the longest running online crime cultures

Yahoo Boys have evolved from email fraud into an AI-enabled cybercrime subculture, using deepfakes, sextortion and social media to target victims worldwide.

By Laura Kankaala • 8 min read • Last month
Google named Gartner Leader for Looker analytics again
Data governance

Google named Gartner Leader for Looker analytics again

The ranking bolsters Looker as Google pushes AI-driven analytics, with buyers weighing governance and trusted data more heavily than dashboards.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Adblock for YouTube extension flagged for security risk
Cybersecurity

Adblock for YouTube extension flagged for security risk

More than 11 million users could have been exposed if a server-side change had turned the Chrome add-on into a vehicle for code execution.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes

Growing deepfake scams are pushing consumers towards paid verification tools, as Bitdefender's app checks videos for manipulation and malicious intent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Hands-on review: GoPro MISSION 1 series
YouTube

Hands-on review: GoPro MISSION 1 series

Creators who need stronger low-light video and more flexible workflows may find GoPro's Mission 1 range a far better fit than older Hero models.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Trust gap grows in influencer marketing, Kolsquare finds
YouTube

Trust gap grows in influencer marketing, Kolsquare finds

Young consumers are far more likely than marketers to punish value clashes, exposing a trust blind spot as influencer spending grows across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
DoubleVerify adds YouTube Audio Ads suitability reporting
Marketing Technologies

DoubleVerify adds YouTube Audio Ads suitability reporting

Advertisers can now check whether YouTube Audio Ads appear alongside suitable content, as DoubleVerify extends post-bid measurement into streaming audio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance
Marketing Technologies

Older consumers drive sustainability ad performance

Older shoppers delivered 44% of the strongest response, suggesting sustainability ads can drive purchases as well as brand awareness.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
IAS expands YouTube Audio Ads brand safety measurement
Marketing Technologies

IAS expands YouTube Audio Ads brand safety measurement

Advertisers can now get third-party brand safety reporting for YouTube Audio Ads as digital audio takes a growing share of budgets.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
MiQ expands Sigma ad tech with new tools in Australia
Marketing Technologies

MiQ expands Sigma ad tech with new tools in Australia

Advertisers in Australia can now use new planning and measurement tools as the platform rolls out across 18 countries and 40,000 campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Network Infrastructure

How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible

Broadcasters are using hybrid data-centre and cloud setups to stream 2026's expanded tournament live with lower latency and compliance risks.

By Lauren Macdonald • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
YouTube launches FIFA Creator Cup for World Cup push
YouTube

YouTube launches FIFA Creator Cup for World Cup push

Thousands of football fans will be reached through a creator-led push as YouTube streams its first FIFA exhibition match worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers
Gaming

GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers

Demand for plug-and-play creator audio is rising, with the three new models pitched at streamers, podcasters and gamers using home setups.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
LinkedIn ranks second in AI citations for B2B searches
Digital Transformation

LinkedIn ranks second in AI citations for B2B searches

Buyers relying on AI tools are more likely to see LinkedIn than brand websites, with member profiles driving most citations in B2B searches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

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MiQ expands Sigma in UK with new measurement tools
Marketing Technologies

MiQ expands Sigma in UK with new measurement tools

Marketers gain new ways to track campaign performance as the UK rollout adds measurement and browsing analysis to MiQ's Sigma platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
CFL signs record media deal with Bell, DAZN & YouTube
YouTube

CFL signs record media deal with Bell, DAZN & YouTube

Fans will get broader access from 2027 as the league's biggest rights package ever expands domestic TV, streaming and overseas coverage.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026