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

UK consumers increasingly prioritise trust and speed in digital purchases, with 77.6% researching online before buying amid booming eCommerce growth.

Adobe launches conversational agentic AI assistants in apps like Photoshop and Express, accelerating creative workflows with natural chat and control.

Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.

Adobe and YouTube partner to bring Premiere mobile editing tools to YouTube Shorts, enhancing short-form video creation for millions of creators globally.

Adobe introduces AI assistants and new creative tools across its platforms, enhancing content creation with integrations from partners like OpenAI and Google.

BookMyAdvert.com launches UK's first self-serve TV ad platform, letting users book campaigns across major broadcasters and digital channels from 2p per view.

Over six million people in the UK use a single password for all accounts, fuelling a rise in hacking as reports soar to 35,434 in 2024, warns new survey.

A study reveals most UK social media debt advice is misleading or unreliable, urging people to seek FCA-regulated, impartial financial guidance instead.

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

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.

Global scam attempts have surged 65% over the past year, with smishing rising tenfold as banks worldwide battle increasing fraud risks.

Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.

Brands are reallocating 50% of their ad budgets to influencer marketing in 2025, shifting focus from traditional ads to creator partnerships for better engagement.

A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.

Circana's Future of Media report urges brands to adopt multi-platform strategies combining digital and traditional channels to boost engagement and ROI.

Canva now integrates its design tools directly within ChatGPT, enabling 700 million users to create and edit visuals through natural language prompts seamlessly.

Gen Z UK shoppers are prioritising viral trends and influencer promotion over traditional brand loyalty, reshaping consumer trust according to SAP Emarsys.

Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.

Two-thirds of UK parents support a government plan to limit children's social media use to two hours daily, amid rising concerns over screen time.