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Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
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One in three Australians open to AI shopping assistants

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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One in three Australians are ready to let AI shop on their behalf, but fears over fraud, control and bad purchases still loom large.
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Australian workers lack AI support as job security fears grow

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Seven in ten Australian workers feel unprepared for AI at work, with most employers failing to offer training amid growing job security fears.
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Prezzee launches PrezzeePay to simplify global digital gifting

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Prezzee launches PrezzeePay, enabling retailers worldwide to offer unified digital gift cards without costly system changes, targeting cashless Gen Z shoppers.
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Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.
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Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Battery and tech issues disrupt work for many Australians, with 60% panicking over low laptop batteries and frequent crashes hurting productivity.
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Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.
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Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Australian holiday spending is set to rise 18% to AUD $969 per shopper, driven by price hikes and stress, with many using AI to aid gift buying this season.
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Australian businesses lose AUD $14 billion a year to burnout crisis

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Burnout costs Australian businesses AUD $14 billion yearly, as 61% of workers report symptoms, prompting a shift towards wellbeing initiatives and mindful leadership.
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2026: The agentic AI takeover

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI agents will fully manage shopping, choosing and buying products based on your style and needs, transforming retail into seamless, intelligent commerce.
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Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Salesforce launches Agentforce Commerce, a platform enabling retailers to sell via AI-driven channels like ChatGPT, boosting engagement and orders globally.
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Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Gen Z shoppers will back brands aligning with their values this Black Friday, often prioritising ethics over discounts, research reveals.
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Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
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Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.
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BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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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

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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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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Australian crypto adoption grows as 22% invest in digital assets

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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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

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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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

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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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

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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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.