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Prophet study says ads drove 40% of BYD test drives

A cross-channel analysis suggests advertisers may be undercounting the role of media, with brand and economic factors accounting for much EV demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Media stories

Artificial Intelligence

OpenX appoints Robert Horler as Chief Executive Officer

The adtech group is aiming to build on 15 straight quarters of revenue growth as Robert Horler takes over to expand its AI and software push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Generative AI

Adobe launches free tools for startups in new scheme

Eligible startups will get 12 months of free access to Adobe and Semrush tools as the software group courts founders with tight budgets.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday

Unified Communications

Drumbeat CEO: PR was never broken, just out of reach

Drumbeat CEO Barney Chunn says AI-powered targeting can bring PR within reach of high-growth companies that couldn't previously afford an agency retainer.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Today

YouTube

Half of Australians now listen to podcasts monthly

The audience has swelled to 10.3 million, with podcasts now reaching half of Australians aged 15 and over at least monthly.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last week

Internet of Things

Cloudflare reports surge in smaller, shorter DDoS attacks

Businesses face more frequent disruption as Cloudflare says 96% of network-layer attacks now end in under 10 minutes and stay below 1 Gbps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Generative AI

Krea launches AI image editor Krea 3 with faster edits

The new model is available via Krea's platform and partners, as the company targets design teams needing faster, consistent image edits.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last week

Cloud Services

SBS uses New Relic to handle World Cup streaming surge

SBS reported no major technical issues during its busiest digital World Cup yet, after 146 million streams and a 1.5 million peak.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Power / Energy

Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions

That caution could slow adoption, as 46% of middle managers want a human involved in security-sensitive AI decisions, versus 24% of executives.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Advertising Technologies

WPP names Tyler Turnbull as Chief Executive of Creative

The move signals WPP's push to join up its creative agencies more tightly as clients demand fewer silos and more integrated services.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Sharon AI names Anuj Goel as Chief Financial Officer

The leadership change comes as the Nasdaq-listed company pushes to expand its AI cloud business and strengthen capital oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026

Firewalls

Cisco signs network deal with The R&A for golf events

The deal will give fans and broadcasters at The Open faster connectivity as nearly 1,000 access points are installed across the course.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026

DevOps

AI speeds coding but not enterprise software delivery

Enterprises risk slower returns from AI as manual approvals and release bottlenecks keep software lead times stuck at 30 to 45 days.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026

Gaming

Tuned Global backs FanLabel SongPicks music contest

The new app hinges on licensed tracks and reporting, as FanLabel expands paid music contests with backend support from Tuned Global.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Dell launches PowerStore Elite for AI data centres

Organisations across EMEA want AI-ready storage without disruptive rebuilds, as rising data volumes and resilience demands strain ageing data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026