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Norton extends AI scam protection to all users with new features
Mobile Device Management

Norton extends AI scam protection to all users with new features

Norton has launched its AI-powered Scam Protection globally for all Norton 360 and mobile users, enhancing defence against scams at no extra cost.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators
Marketing Technologies

Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators

Adobe and YouTube partner to bring Premiere mobile editing tools to YouTube Shorts, enhancing short-form video creation for millions of creators globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats
Phishing

Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
RØDE Creator of the Year Awards return with USD $200,000 prize pool
Sandisk

RØDE Creator of the Year Awards return with USD $200,000 prize pool

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest
Data Protection

Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest

Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Fake trading platform ads on YouTube, Google spread malware scam
Multi-factor authentication

Fake trading platform ads on YouTube, Google spread malware scam

Fake ads on YouTube, Google spread malware posing as free trading platform access, targeting users and creators with credential-stealing scams, warns Bitdefender.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs
Mobile Device Management

Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs

Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
AI drives content surge but human creativity sets brands apart
Marketing Technologies

AI drives content surge but human creativity sets brands apart

Bain finds AI boosts media content volume, yet human creativity remains vital for authentic, trusted brands to stand out in a crowded market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity

DE-CIX has earned Google Gold status as a Verified Peering Provider, enhancing global connectivity and access to Google services across 60 locations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Sportian's Piracy Guard blocks 4,500 illegal streams weekly
Digital Transformation

Sportian's Piracy Guard blocks 4,500 illegal streams weekly

Sportian's Piracy Guard blocks over 4,500 illegal streams weekly for Lega Serie A, partnering with META, YouTube and TikTok to combat growing online sports piracy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

BookMyAdvert.com unveils UK's first self-serve TV ad platform
Marketing Technologies

BookMyAdvert.com unveils UK's first self-serve TV ad platform

BookMyAdvert.com launches UK's first self-serve TV ad platform, letting users book campaigns across major broadcasters and digital channels from 2p per view.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge
Gaming

Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Google to launch age assurance in Singapore by early 2026
Data Protection

Google to launch age assurance in Singapore by early 2026

Google will introduce age assurance technology in Singapore by early 2026, enhancing protections for users under 18 across its platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids
YouTube

Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids

Two-thirds of UK parents support a government plan to limit children's social media use to two hours daily, amid rising concerns over screen time.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
YouTube launches new hub to boost brand-creator ties in Canada
Marketing Technologies

YouTube launches new hub to boost brand-creator ties in Canada

YouTube Canada has launched new tools, including the Creator Partnerships Hub and BrandConnect API, to boost collaboration between brands and creators.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'

Autodesk is harnessing AI to reshape design workflows, boosting productivity and user experience amid rising digital disruption across industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
AI & new search platforms shift priorities for Australian marketers
Artificial Intelligence

AI & new search platforms shift priorities for Australian marketers

AI and new search platforms are prompting Australian marketers to shift focus from keywords to brand visibility across diverse digital and social channels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025