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HONOR 600 series launches in Singapore first worldwide
Gaming

HONOR 600 series launches in Singapore first worldwide

HONOR launches 600 series in Singapore with 200MP cameras, AI image-to-video tools and 7,000mAh batteries at prices from SGD $799.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
MiQ says marketing funnel no longer matches consumers
Customer Experience

MiQ says marketing funnel no longer matches consumers

MiQ research finds consumers jump between screens and buying moments in minutes, prompting calls for a more flexible marketing model.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 with API access
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 with API access

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Images 2.0 with sharper text, layouts and multi-format output aimed at marketing, publishing and design teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Innovid launches Hypermode for faster social ad execution
DevOps

Innovid launches Hypermode for faster social ad execution

Innovid rolls out Hypermode to cut social campaign setup time by up to 80% across Meta, Pinterest, Reddit, Snapchat and TikTok.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
IAS expands TikTok ad measurement across four formats
Marketing Technologies

IAS expands TikTok ad measurement across four formats

Integral Ad Science widens independent verification on TikTok as search, commerce and lightweight app placements join its measurement coverage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Queensland study finds ideological bias in AI moderation
Generative AI

Queensland study finds ideological bias in AI moderation

Queensland researchers find large language models can show partisan bias in hate-speech moderation, despite similar overall accuracy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australia regulators unite on privacy & online safety
Data Protection

Australia regulators unite on privacy & online safety

Australian regulators formalise joint action on age checks and digital harms as privacy watchdog and eSafety align oversight of platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
How executive profiling drives growth in B2B tech
Digital Transformation

How executive profiling drives growth in B2B tech

Executive visibility is emerging as a growth lever for B2B tech firms, helping leaders build trust, win attention and sharpen market position.

By Patrick Keenan • 4 min read • Last month
CoinGecko adds market intelligence tools & partner platform
Software-as-a-Service

CoinGecko adds market intelligence tools & partner platform

CoinGecko widens its crypto toolkit with AI-led market intelligence, advanced charts and portfolio tracking, while adding a partner hub for project teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Canva deepens its licensed content push with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates, tapping 1.4 million searches and UK marathon support designs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators
Fintech

Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators

Visa and TikTok unveil UK debit card for LIVE creators, as research highlights payment delays, cash-flow strain, and demand for business finance tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australian small business owners face succession cliff
Marketing

Australian small business owners face succession cliff

Australian small business owners nearing retirement are rushing to shore up branding and exit plans, with many lacking any documented handover.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australians demand AI labelling as trust concerns grow
Marketing Technologies

Australians demand AI labelling as trust concerns grow

Australians back tighter AI rules and clear labelling, with new data showing deep scepticism over synthetic content, misinformation and news use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
Data Protection

Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks

Persona taps ConnectID to let Australian firms verify users' ages through banks, avoiding passport uploads as child-safety rules tighten.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
Data Protection

Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers

Home Affairs urges Australians to tighten privacy settings as fresh data shows scammers can exploit public profiles, passwords and account recovery clues.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Payment failures put GBP £1.7bn in UK sales at risk
Disaster Recovery

Payment failures put GBP £1.7bn in UK sales at risk

UK retailers and venues face rising risk from payment outages as new research warns lost sales, customer anger and staff pressure can escalate within minutes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims
Data Protection

Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims

Australia privacy watchdog questioned age assurance trial's claims over privacy evaluation, deepening scrutiny of the government's report and vendor testing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month