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Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work
Artificial Intelligence

Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work

Over half of New Zealand's internet-capable workforce want to increase remote working, according to InternetNZ's latest findings; however, employer restrictions remain a significant barrier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
X/Twitter targets New Zealand with new annual subscription fee
Social Media

X/Twitter targets New Zealand with new annual subscription fee

X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to charge new users in New Zealand and the Philippines an annual fee of $1 to combat spam and bot accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023

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Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy
Crypto

Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy

Kevin Weil, OpenAI's Chief Product Officer, joins Cisco's board from May 12, 2025, to boost AI and growth strategies at the tech giant.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Journalists shift from X to Bluesky amid policy concerns
Cybersecurity

Journalists shift from X to Bluesky amid policy concerns

A study by Fire on the Hill reveals that 25% of journalists are now active on Bluesky, signalling a shift away from X amid concerns over platform policies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Phishing campaign targets X accounts for crypto scams
Malware

Phishing campaign targets X accounts for crypto scams

Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting high-profile X accounts to hijack credentials for cryptocurrency scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Amplitude appoints Wade Chambers as Chief Engineering Officer
Marketing Technologies

Amplitude appoints Wade Chambers as Chief Engineering Officer

Amplitude names Wade Chambers as its first Chief Engineering Officer, aiming to boost product innovation and expand current offerings in digital analytics.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
YouTube & Amazon top ad platforms while X sees decline
Marketing Technologies

YouTube & Amazon top ad platforms while X sees decline

YouTube and Amazon dominate the ad landscape, gaining top spots in Kantar's Media Reactions 2024 report, while X, formerly Twitter, faces a major decline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months

OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
VivaTech 2024: AI, sustainability & first Tesla collaboration
Cartech

VivaTech 2024: AI, sustainability & first Tesla collaboration

VivaTech's 2024 event in Paris is set to create waves in AI, sustainability and mobility, boasting a record 30% increase in international guests.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Tech giants to fight AI deception in global elections
Marketing Technologies

Tech giants to fight AI deception in global elections

Leading tech firms including Adobe, Amazon and Google commit to battling the misleading use of AI in global elections at Munich Security Conference.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity
Unified Communications

'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity

Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Cloudflare reports 25% spike in global traffic & rise in cyber threats in 2023
Hyperscale

Cloudflare reports 25% spike in global traffic & rise in cyber threats in 2023

Cloudflare reveals a 25% surge in global internet traffic and heightened cybersecurity threats in its 2023 report.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
Securing festive shopping: Tips to avoid online scams and protect personal data
Marketing Technologies

Securing festive shopping: Tips to avoid online scams and protect personal data

As online festive shopping skyrockets, concerns about personal cyber security have deepened. Avoid becoming a victim of scams with these top tips.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Infragistics launches App Builder Design Contest for developers
EduTech

Infragistics launches App Builder Design Contest for developers

Infragistics initiates App Builder Design Contest, giving entrants a chance to show their creativity and win prizes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
Lacework Hires Ex-Twitter CISO as Chief Information Security Officer
Cloud Security

Lacework Hires Ex-Twitter CISO as Chief Information Security Officer

Lea Kissner, former Twitter Cyber Chief, joins Lacework as CISO, leading development and implementation of their overall security strategy and programs.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023

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Binance Australia reports 8% crypto market growth in Sept
Crypto

Binance Australia reports 8% crypto market growth in Sept

Binance Australia's latest report reveals an 8% growth in the crypto market for September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut and rising Bitcoin prices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Doppelgänger: Russia's suspected influence operation targets Germany
X

Doppelgänger: Russia's suspected influence operation targets Germany

Doppelgänger, a suspected Russian influence operation targeting global audiences, has been under the watch of SentinelLabs and ClearSky Cyber Security since late 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024