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Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh

Britain’s seventh-place finish reflects weaker search interest in home protection, even as its smart security infrastructure score remained high.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Fire on the Hill unveils GEO service to boost AI brand visibility

Fire on the Hill launches GEO service to help brands shape and track their presence in AI-generated search results, boosting visibility and trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors

Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Data Privacy

Wikipedia cofounder urges people to go on strike from social media

Wikipedia cofounder Larry Sanger is calling for a social media strike on July 4 and 5 to demand control of users' data. #DigitalIndependence.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019

Gaming

Android App Review: Wikipedia

Wikipedia's freshly rebuilt app brings the world's knowledge to your pocket with enhanced speed and mobile-friendly features.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014

Open source

Check Point discovers critical vulnerability for Wikipedia.org and other 'Wiki' sites

Check Point has revealed a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution on Wikipedia and other 'Wiki' sites, prompting an urgent software patch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014

iOS

Apple unveils iOS 7

Apple has released its most significant iOS update since the original iPhone, according to senior vice president of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2013

Gaming

App Review: Wikiweb

Wikiweb, the perfect Wikipedia app for your iPhone or iPad, transforms aimless browsing into an educational pastime.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2013

Wikipedia

Is Wiki the ticket to predicting the stock market?

Wikipedia could have been used as early warning signs of stock market movements, according to a new study published today in Scientific Reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2013

Kindle

Android App of the Week - Kindle for Android

Kindle for Android is the perfect stopgap if you're still waiting for an actual Kindle, offering books, magazines, and a built-in dictionary on your phone.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012

Google

U.S. scraps piracy bills

The U.S. will scrap SOPA and PIPA, says former Senator Chris Dodd, as internet providers and tech giants like Google take on anti-piracy initiatives themselves.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2012

Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg posts first tweet since 2009

Mark Zuckerberg breaks his Twitter silence since 2009, urging followers to oppose SOPA and PIPA bills to protect internet freedom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2012

Apple

Wikipedia to shut down for 24 hours - Updated

Wikipedia to go dark for 24 hrs in global protest against SOPA and PIPA, calling for action against the bills threatening internet freedom.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2012

Google

US$500k donation kicks off Wikipedia funding drive

Wikipedia's fundraising drive starts strong with a US$500k donation from Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, targeting US$28.3m in spending.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2011

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Marketing Technologies

The AI visibility gap: Why paid, owned channels are no longer enough for B2B tech

AI tools now favour recent, credible coverage over paid media, leaving B2B tech firms with a growing visibility gap in search results.

By Patrick Keenan • 5 min read • Last month

Space Technologies

Jimmy Wales to headline DataFest 2026 in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh conference will put AI trust and governance centre stage as speakers from OpenAI, OpenUK and academia address business risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

Why AI search is reshaping how Kiwis see businesses

As Kiwis increasingly 'ask AI' before buying, leaders must learn to shape algorithm answers or risk losing control of their brand story.

By Jack Wheeler • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Marketing Technologies

From searchable to AI-Visible: The next frontier of personal branding

AI assistants now shape personal brands by interpreting online presence, making consistent, quality content vital for founders to build trust and opportunities.

By Alexander Storozhuk • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025