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ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ
Gaming

ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era
Digital Transformation

Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era

The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Adobe adds dedicated YouTube Shorts tools to Premiere
Marketing Technologies

Adobe adds dedicated YouTube Shorts tools to Premiere

Adobe has built a dedicated YouTube Shorts workspace into Premiere mobile, letting creators edit vertical clips and upload directly in-app.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 13th Dec 2025
Beyond the hype: The future of AI communications
Customer Experience

Beyond the hype: The future of AI communications

As AI reshapes communications, experts say human storytelling and clear brand narratives will define who thrives in the coming years.

By Becky Straker • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk
Data Protection

Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk

Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Revolutionising creator - Audience monetisation through multilingual messaging
Data Analytics

Revolutionising creator - Audience monetisation through multilingual messaging

Msg1 introduces multilingual messaging to help creators monetise meaningful, direct conversations with global audiences beyond language barriers.

By David Hayes • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Beyond the booking: How travel brands will win customers in 2026
Customer Experience

Beyond the booking: How travel brands will win customers in 2026

APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.

By Adam Furness • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ
Digital Entertainment

Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ

Epson has launched the EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Bose audio and AI-powered image enhancement for immersive home viewing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The human experience cannot be replicated: Why YouTube's AI crackdown has tech professionals talking
Artificial Intelligence

The human experience cannot be replicated: Why YouTube's AI crackdown has tech professionals talking

YouTube's new rules require creators to show human input in their videos, aiming to protect authentic creativity amidst rising AI-generated content.

By Molly McDonald • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Most UK parents back plans to cap kids' social media use
Gaming

Most UK parents back plans to cap kids' social media use

Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children's social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia
Gaming

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
UK brands ramp up influencer budgets with focus on micro-creators
Artificial Intelligence

UK brands ramp up influencer budgets with focus on micro-creators

UK brands plan to boost influencer marketing budgets in 2026, focusing on micro-influencers and tech-driven campaigns for better engagement and ROI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge

Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours
Marketing Technologies

P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours

Manchester beauty brand P. Louise raked in GBP £2 million in sales on TikTok Shop within 14 hours, aided by eCommerce consultancy PushON.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Max Klymenko wins top RØDE award as creator of the year
Gaming

Max Klymenko wins top RØDE award as creator of the year

Max Klymenko, a UK creator, won the RØDE Creator of the Year Award and USD $25,000 for his popular Career Ladder series educating Gen Z audiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How marketers must handle search in an AI world
Partner Programmes

How marketers must handle search in an AI world

Marketers must evolve search strategies, blending proven tactics with AI trends to thrive amid Google's shift to AI-driven search landscapes.

By Rich Harper • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Zen Internet marks 30 years as UK's oldest independent ISP
Unified Communications

Zen Internet marks 30 years as UK's oldest independent ISP

Zen Internet celebrates 30 years as the UK's oldest independent ISP, growing from a kitchen-table start-up to a national broadband provider with 650 staff.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025