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US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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US tech stocks soar, with the S&P 500 up 14.5% versus NZX's 3.2%, urging New Zealand investors to diversify internationally for better returns.
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RØDE Creator of the Year Awards return with USD $200,000 prize pool

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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RØDE announces the 2025 Creator of the Year Awards, offering over USD $200,000 in prizes to celebrate global digital content creators across major platforms.
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Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.
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Ami Vora joins Datadog board to boost product innovation & scale

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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Datadog appoints Ami Vora, former Chief Product Officer at Faire, to its Board to enhance product innovation and support company growth.
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UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
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Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.
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8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
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ChatSa unveils AI Magic for instant cross-platform chatbots

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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ChatSa launches AI Magic, enabling users to swiftly create and deploy cross-platform AI chatbots with a single text prompt, in under two minutes.
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Bitdefender boosts creator security as scams top USD $1 trillion

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Bitdefender expands its Security for Creators to cover Facebook, Instagram and YouTube amid USD $1 trillion losses from rising online scams targeting digital creators.
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Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.
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Hands-on Review: Rode Wireless Micro a compact mic system for creators

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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The Rode Wireless Micro is a sleek, compact wireless mic system offering up to 21 hours of quality audio, perfect for content creators on the move.
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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
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Boston Consulting & Pencil partner to boost AI in marketing

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Boston Consulting Group and Pencil launch global partnership to scale AI in marketing, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting campaign performance.
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Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Kevin Weil, OpenAI's Chief Product Officer, joins Cisco's board from May 12, 2025, to boost AI and growth strategies at the tech giant.
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Moloco appoints Jean-Luc Nahon to lead product for Moloco Ads

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Moloco has hired Jean-Luc Nahon, former Amazon Ads executive, as Head of Product to boost its AI-driven advertising solutions and strategic growth in 2025.
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Gen X influencers spark brand interest as social media booms

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Gen X influencers aged 45+ are gaining traction as brands invest in mid-life creators to engage diverse audiences across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Adobe launches free app to secure digital content attribution

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Adobe launches public beta of Content Authenticity app, helping digital creators secure attribution and embed verified identity in their work for free.
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Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.
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AI platform Glu launches to streamline ecommerce creativity

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Glu, an AI-driven platform for ecommerce, has officially launched in the Asia-Pacific, promising to streamline content creation and enhance brand consistency.