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Brands shift to centralised platforms as channels grow
Digital Transformation

Brands shift to centralised platforms as channels grow

Brands are ditching fragmented martech stacks for centralised platforms as AI, richer messaging and costs expose the limits of siloed channels.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust
Firewalls

Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Unapproved peptide ads surge across online platforms
Data Analytics

Unapproved peptide ads surge across online platforms

Unapproved peptide ads and listings have surged across online platforms since 2020, raising fresh concerns over consumer safety and oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
xAI raises USD $20 billion to expand Grok AI platform
Digital Transformation

xAI raises USD $20 billion to expand Grok AI platform

Elon Musk's xAI raises USD $20 billion, turbocharging Grok model training and GPU build-out as rivalry in frontier AI heats up.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Exactly.com predicts AI & agentic commerce for 2026
Data Protection

Exactly.com predicts AI & agentic commerce for 2026

Exactly.com predicts AI agents, social commerce and omnichannel retail will redefine trust, convenience and control in 2026 shopping.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams
Fintech

Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams

A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
US holiday shoppers rein in spending amid pressure
Data Analytics

US holiday shoppers rein in spending amid pressure

US holiday shoppers to rein in festive spending as 60% say financial strain will curb gift budgets, new national survey data shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI
Gaming

US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI

US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards
Digital Transformation

Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards

Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AI to reshape bank payments as fraud pressure mounts
Digital Transformation

AI to reshape bank payments as fraud pressure mounts

Banks are set to embed AI deep into payment systems by 2026, slashing costs as fraud surges and pressure mounts on platforms and regulators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Incode unveils Deepsight AI defence to combat deepfakes
Biometrics

Incode unveils Deepsight AI defence to combat deepfakes

Incode launches Deepsight AI, a three-layer defence to spot and block deepfakes in real time for banks, tech platforms and governments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

CelcomDigi boosts flood aid & connectivity nationwide
Wireless Networks

CelcomDigi boosts flood aid & connectivity nationwide

CelcomDigi rolls out nationwide flood relief, powering WiFi, charging and targeted alerts to support over 50,000 displaced Malaysians.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
UK savers turning to AI as average investments rise
Fintech

UK savers turning to AI as average investments rise

UK savers using AI for financial advice now invest an average of GBP £2,354.60, with Gen X and Boomers committing the most.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Hybrid AI set to become core creative infrastructure by 2026
Digital Transformation

Hybrid AI set to become core creative infrastructure by 2026

Hybrid AI will shift from experimental tool to core creative infrastructure by 2026, reshaping how major brands produce content worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Half of UK adults back social media ban for under-16s
Data Protection

Half of UK adults back social media ban for under-16s

Over half of UK adults want under-16s barred from social media, as new polling exposes deep divides over children's online access and safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Retailers ready for AI-driven shifts in fulfilment, returns
Robotics

Retailers ready for AI-driven shifts in fulfilment, returns

Retailers brace for 2026 as AI, new packaging rules and reCommerce transform warehouse fulfilment, unboxing and returns strategies.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
YEO introduces privacy-first facial age and ID checks
Gaming

YEO introduces privacy-first facial age and ID checks

YEO launches real-time facial age and ID checks promising 'unspoofable' privacy-first verification for social media, gaming and finance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
Gaming

Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital

Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026