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Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back
Customer Experience

Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back

Research from Square reveals younger Australians, especially Gen Z, are dining out and spending more, while older generations cut back amid cost-of-living pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Square introduces Tap to Pay for iPhones in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Square introduces Tap to Pay for iPhones in Australia

Square launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Australia, allowing sellers to accept contactless payments without additional hardware or cost.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Square's tech to help Aussie businesses tackle holiday rush
Platform-as-a-Service

Square's tech to help Aussie businesses tackle holiday rush

Square for Retail and Square Appointments will help Australian retailers offer customers flexible, on-the-go checkout experiences.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022

Global Stories

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Amplitude unveils autonomous AI agents for analytics
DevOps

Amplitude unveils autonomous AI agents for analytics

Amplitude has launched autonomous AI analytics agents that watch product usage, flag metric shifts and recommend fixes across popular tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI open standards hub
Security Information and Event Management

Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI open standards hub

Linux Foundation unites Anthropic, Block and OpenAI in new Agentic AI hub to standardise tools and protocols for autonomous AI agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report
Data Analytics

Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report

Amplitude leads in digital analytics, topping Forrester's Q3 2025 report for ease of use, AI innovation, and customer satisfaction.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Salesforce unveils AI-driven Data Cloud innovations to boost CX
Firewalls

Salesforce unveils AI-driven Data Cloud innovations to boost CX

Salesforce introduces major Data Cloud innovations enhancing AI-driven customer experiences, unifying data, and launching Datablazers Community for real-time insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Square & SevenRooms team up to enhance restaurant operations
Customer Experience

Square & SevenRooms team up to enhance restaurant operations

Square's new integration with SevenRooms aims to revolutionise hospitality management, enabling seamless data sharing for personalised guest experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report
Customer Experience

UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report

UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Square announces new technology to assist restaurants
Marketing Technologies

Square announces new technology to assist restaurants

Square announces two new products that give restaurant owners the tools they need to increase the efficiency of their operations.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2022
Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration
Marketing Technologies

Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration

Block, the company behind payment apps including Square, Cash App, Spiral, and TIDAL, is already making the most of Afterpay's buy now, pay later offering.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion
Marketing Technologies

Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion

Square to acquire Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay in a $29bn deal aimed at delivering more compelling financial products and services.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Square stories

Anthropic offers EUR €355,000 AI roles in Dublin push
Data Protection

Anthropic offers EUR €355,000 AI roles in Dublin push

Anthropic dangles EUR €355,000 AI engineering pay as it ramps up Dublin hiring drive and cements the city as a key European hub.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Square launches AI assistant to help UK SMEs use data
Customer Relationship Management

Square launches AI assistant to help UK SMEs use data

Square rolls out free AI assistant in the UK, helping SME owners query their own sales data in plain English to speed up decisions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Stampede & Square launch PayOS to boost hospitality personalisation
Customer Experience

Stampede & Square launch PayOS to boost hospitality personalisation

Stampede has partnered with Square to launch PayOS, a unified hospitality platform integrating sales, payments, and guest data to boost customer engagement and revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Square unveils portable Handheld for UK restaurants & cafes
Marketing Technologies

Square unveils portable Handheld for UK restaurants & cafes

Square has launched its portable Handheld device in the UK, offering restaurants a lightweight tool to streamline operations and improve service efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research
EduTech

Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research

Administrative tasks are stifling growth for 88% of UK hospitality businesses, despite anticipated revenue increases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024