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New app lets young Brits grow pensions with cashback rewards
Fintech

New app lets young Brits grow pensions with cashback rewards

Chest launches app to grow pensions by converting everyday cashback from retailers like Amazon and Tesco into retirement savings.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI tools become essential for UK job seekers, survey reveals
Artificial Intelligence

AI tools become essential for UK job seekers, survey reveals

A survey shows 85.6% of UK job seekers regularly use AI tools like Huntr to tailor CVs and prepare for interviews in a digital job market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions
Marketing Technologies

UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions

UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Young UK drivers prioritise car maintenance over holidays & tech
Marketing Technologies

Young UK drivers prioritise car maintenance over holidays & tech

Young UK drivers favour investing in car maintenance and upgrades over holidays, nights out and tech, with 67% confident in DIY fitting of parts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch
Customer Experience

UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch

UK shoppers increasingly accept AI for delivery updates and returns, but nearly half still prefer human support when issues arise, new research finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social

Many young UK shoppers risk scams by using AI and social media for festive gifts, despite widespread concerns over online holiday shopping risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Social media & AI drive riskier holiday shopping in the UK
Artificial Intelligence

Social media & AI drive riskier holiday shopping in the UK

Norton reports UK millennials and Gen Z face rising holiday scam risks as 66% take risky steps, driven by growing use of social media and AI in shopping.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

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Aussie shoppers embrace AI assistants to manage festive budgets
Generative AI

Aussie shoppers embrace AI assistants to manage festive budgets

Amid budget concerns, 61% of Aussie shoppers are turning to AI assistants to manage holiday gift buying and reduce spending stress this festive season.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees
Supply Chain

Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees

Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag
Data Protection

AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag

AI has boosted phishing success as 44% admit falling for scams, yet only 48% of firms fully use multi-factor authentication, says Yubico survey.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

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Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks
Hybrid & Remote Work

Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks

Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Gen Z drives surge in BNPL use as PayPal Pay in 4 gains ground
Buy Now Pay Later

Gen Z drives surge in BNPL use as PayPal Pay in 4 gains ground

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%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds

A dNOVO survey reveals Canadians trust AI search tools least of all sectors, with a score of 1.91, even below lawmakers at 2.08.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Bunnings tops retail trust while majors lag on value & fun
Customer Experience

Bunnings tops retail trust while majors lag on value & fun

Bunnings tops Australia's 2025 Retail Proposition Index, while Coles and Woolworths lag in value, fun and trust among shoppers, says OC&C survey.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey
Artificial Intelligence

AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey

Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to use AI tools for gift research, marking the first AI-powered festive season in Canada, says Google Canada.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping
eCommerce

New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping

New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Australians embrace Black Friday as key event for festive savings
Millennials

Australians embrace Black Friday as key event for festive savings

Over half of Australians plan to shop on Black Friday, with many parents using the event to get an early start on Christmas gifts and festive savings.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025