Gen Z stories
UK retail traders are getting more education-focused tools as regulators warn that many still rely on social media for market advice.
Many firms are preparing to let software bargain and buy for them, even as consumers remain wary of giving AI free rein over spending.
Younger travellers are already using AI for planning, but direct bookings still depend on live inventory and real-time data.
Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.
North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.
More companies are staying silent on social issues as US polarisation pushes PR teams towards defensive, selective messaging.
Affiliate creators are driving 68% of early revenue as the skincare brand uses TikTok Shop to win UK shoppers beyond specialist retailers.
The app’s 3 million users will see no immediate changes as ownership shifts to Bolt Group, with the deal due to complete by June.
Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.
Recurring billing firms could cut costs and failed collections as 73% say card payments still cause persistent operational headaches.
A UK survey suggests connectivity now outranks heating for many households, with 32% willing to go cold for a week to stay online.
Among 18- to 34-year-olds, more than half of Australians have tried wellness tech as red light and blue light devices gain traction.
Novice investors can now start with CAD $1 as TD targets younger Canadians who want simpler, low-cost access to shares and funds.
A tight jobs market is leaving UK staff in post but less engaged, masking weaker morale and productivity for employers reviewing year-end figures.
Nearly six in 10 New Zealanders wish they called someone more often, prompting 2degrees to trial a low-tech nudge to swap scrolling for conversation.
Most UK staff are losing 6.5 minutes a meeting to hybrid tech faults, as employers spend more on AI and office kit.
The move bolsters Year13’s domestic leadership as the youth engagement company expands into the US and targets 1.6 million school leavers.
Shoppers can save almost AUD $500 on red light and infrared devices as demand for at-home wellness tech grows in Australia.
Human oversight is key to winning candidates’ confidence as 47% of UK jobseekers now use AI in applications, a survey found.
A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found convenience can lift spend, with younger shoppers most willing to pay for smoother retail journeys.
