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BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

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One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.
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AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions

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A TrustRadius study reveals 95% of professionals use AI weekly, with 69% using it daily, reshaping workplace routines and software choices.
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Two NZ startups team up to make mental health support for employees more affordable

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Two NZ startups, Employment Hero and Clearhead, join forces to make affordable mental health support accessible for employees in small businesses.
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Young UK hospitality staff face higher shift stress than Gen X

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Young UK hospitality staff face more shift unpredictability and stress than Gen X, with 73% of Gen Z reporting last-minute changes to their schedules.
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Australian crypto adoption grows as 22% invest in digital assets

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Gemini's report reveals 22% of Australians now invest in cryptocurrencies, with growing trust and regulation driving mainstream adoption of digital assets.
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Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

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Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.
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Gen Z drives surge in BNPL use as PayPal Pay in 4 gains ground

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Gen Z in Australia favours Buy Now Pay Later over credit cards, boosting PayPal Pay in 4's market share as BNPL use hits 37%.
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Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees

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Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.
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OnShout launches digital platform to end unwanted gift wastage

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Auckland-based OnShout launches a digital platform enabling collaborative gift contributions, aiming to cut unwanted presents and reduce waste in New Zealand.
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Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines

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UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.
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AI adoption remains low as event planning roles & timelines shift

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A VenueNow survey finds AI adoption low in Australasian event planning, with 71% of corporate clients spending over five hours booking venues amid shifting roles.
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Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds

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A dNOVO survey reveals Canadians trust AI search tools least of all sectors, with a score of 1.91, even below lawmakers at 2.08.
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Australian creators embrace generative AI to grow & innovate

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Ninety percent of Australian creators now use generative AI, boosting business growth and creative output, reveals Adobe's first Creators' Toolkit Report.
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Bunnings tops retail trust while majors lag on value & fun

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Bunnings tops Australia's 2025 Retail Proposition Index, while Coles and Woolworths lag in value, fun and trust among shoppers, says OC&C survey.
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Young UK drivers prioritise car maintenance over holidays & tech

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Young UK drivers favour investing in car maintenance and upgrades over holidays, nights out and tech, with 67% confident in DIY fitting of parts.
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Gen Z sees biggest AI potential in education, survey finds

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Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
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AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey

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Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to use AI tools for gift research, marking the first AI-powered festive season in Canada, says Google Canada.
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Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social

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Many young UK shoppers risk scams by using AI and social media for festive gifts, despite widespread concerns over online holiday shopping risks.
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Social media & AI drive riskier holiday shopping in the UK

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Norton reports UK millennials and Gen Z face rising holiday scam risks as 66% take risky steps, driven by growing use of social media and AI in shopping.
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New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping

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New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.