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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
Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search
Marketing Technologies

Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use
Digital Transformation

UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
McDonald's Monopoly returns with digital-only prizes via app
Digital Transformation

McDonald's Monopoly returns with digital-only prizes via app

McDonald's Australia launches a digital-only Monopoly via the MyMacca's app, offering daily prizes including an AUD $52,000 rent top-up and a 2025 Isuzu SUV.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Data Protection

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT
Endpoint Protection

Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms
Data Protection

Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

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
Marketers turn to authentic content & AI amid resource strain
Marketing Technologies

Marketers turn to authentic content & AI amid resource strain

Marketers face resource strains but turn to authentic content and AI to boost social media engagement, says PhotoShelter's 2025 report of 400 US marketers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
European consumers weigh AI, privacy & personalisation for BFCM
Customer Experience

European consumers weigh AI, privacy & personalisation for BFCM

European consumers show cautious optimism towards AI easing Black Friday shopping, with 44% positive but 40% concerned over data privacy and personalisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety
Digital Entertainment

Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety

Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids' online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Call for schools to boost UK teens' insurance literacy levels
Social Media

Call for schools to boost UK teens' insurance literacy levels

Only 18% of UK teens learn about insurance in school, sparking calls for education reforms to boost young people's financial literacy and career prospects.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Poor stock planning costs UK retailers GBP £15 billion a year
Customer Experience

Poor stock planning costs UK retailers GBP £15 billion a year

Poor stock planning costs UK retailers GBP £15 billion yearly, with 41% of consumers vowing never to return after repeated stock shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Two-thirds of UK parents back social media time cap for children
Social Media

Two-thirds of UK parents back social media time cap for children

Two-thirds of UK parents back a government plan limiting children's daily social media use to two hours, reveals a new Uswitch Broadband survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
UK SMEs shift B2B lead generation focus from email to LinkedIn
Digital Transformation

UK SMEs shift B2B lead generation focus from email to LinkedIn

UK SMEs are pivoting from email to LinkedIn as their top B2B lead source, favouring personalised engagement and integrated digital campaigns over traditional outreach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
L'Oréal Paris tops UK social media beauty ranks with GBP £238.5m EMV
Instagram

L'Oréal Paris tops UK social media beauty ranks with GBP £238.5m EMV

L'Oréal Paris leads UK beauty brands on social media H1 2025, with GBP £238.5m EMV on TikTok and GBP £28.6m on Instagram, surpassing Charlotte Tilbury.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Australians revive nostalgia for Y2K phones & classic features
Social Media

Australians revive nostalgia for Y2K phones & classic features

Australians are increasingly seeking Y2K 'dumbphones' like the Motorola Razr V3 and Nokia 3310, driven by nostalgia and a desire to reduce smartphone distractions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Peer reviews surpass influencers for UK shoppers' purchase decisions
Customer Experience

Peer reviews surpass influencers for UK shoppers' purchase decisions

Peer reviews and user-generated content now influence 65% of UK shoppers, surpassing celebrity endorsements in shaping purchase decisions, finds Akeneo study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025