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Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians
Fintech

Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians

Only 5 per cent of 15-to-24-year-olds feel confident investing, as new research shows most young Australians want help starting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Young Australians wary of AI despite strong skills
Artificial Intelligence

Young Australians wary of AI despite strong skills

Despite regular use in study, most young Australians fear AI will destroy jobs rather than help them get hired.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C for entry-level laptops
Semiconductors

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C for entry-level laptops

The move broadens Arm-based computing into budget PCs, as Qualcomm targets student and small business buyers with all-day battery life and AI features.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Turnitin adds AI controls for classroom assignments
Generative AI

Turnitin adds AI controls for classroom assignments

Schools and universities can now set assignment-level limits on AI feedback, as Turnitin aims to curb overreliance and protect academic standards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Skillable names Brian Barnum chief financial officer
Software-as-a-Service

Skillable names Brian Barnum chief financial officer

The software group is reshaping its senior team as it seeks faster growth across virtual labs, training and AI-related services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Degreed appoints Elizabeth Tan Levy as Chief Product Officer
Human Capital Management

Degreed appoints Elizabeth Tan Levy as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals Degreed's push to turn workforce data into actionable AI tools as employers demand clearer skills insights and training results.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Scrum.org adds self-paced course for agile leaders
eLearning

Scrum.org adds self-paced course for agile leaders

The new seven-hour course targets managers, Scrum Masters and team leads seeking flexible training on leadership, burnout and AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Canvas breach puts global education cyber risk in focus
Ransomware

Canvas breach puts global education cyber risk in focus

Hundreds of millions of student records may be exposed, disrupting exam systems at universities and highlighting the fragility of centralised school software.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last week
Education bodies boost AI budgets despite poor returns
Data Protection

Education bodies boost AI budgets despite poor returns

Storage and cloud fees are eroding education AI returns, even as 46% of institutions plan bigger budgets this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Bitget extends UNICEF game coalition with AI lessons
Gaming

Bitget extends UNICEF game coalition with AI lessons

More than 642,000 young people in eight countries will gain AI and financial literacy lessons as the partnership enters its second year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
FaceUp raises USD $5 million to expand compliance suite
Data Protection

FaceUp raises USD $5 million to expand compliance suite

The funding will help the Czech software group widen its whistleblowing tool into investigations and disclosure management for larger employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Google unveils Gemini Spark agent & Omni video model
Generative AI

Google unveils Gemini Spark agent & Omni video model

Growth to more than 900 million monthly users underscores Google's push to make Gemini a persistent AI assistant, not just a chatbot.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

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Bournemouth University picks ICS.AI for AI rollout
Digital Transformation

Bournemouth University picks ICS.AI for AI rollout

Staff at Bournemouth University will get governed AI tools first, as the institution maps use cases and sets a roadmap for wider adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Triple Point backs Pelican's Steplab education tech deal
Software-as-a-Service

Triple Point backs Pelican's Steplab education tech deal

Backed by new financing, the schools software group can expand in Britain and overseas while adding acquisitions to its growth plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AVTS signed ViewSonic distribution deal in Ireland
Digital Signage

AVTS signed ViewSonic distribution deal in Ireland

Irish integrators and resellers gain access to ViewSonic's displays and LED video walls through AVTS's network from today.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Google Canada launches AI professional certificate
Data Analytics

Google Canada launches AI professional certificate

Canadian employers are increasingly demanding AI skills, with Google's new course aimed at helping workers meet that expectation in under 10 hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Waterways Ireland launches Grand Canal digital map
Digital Transformation

Waterways Ireland launches Grand Canal digital map

The interactive route gives schools and the public access to archive material, helping them trace the Grand Canal's history from Dublin to Shannon Harbour.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week