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Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.

Vertical Leap urges brands to adapt to a shifting digital landscape as Google's market share falls to 91.02%, highlighting new challenges and opportunities.

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

A new CommBox survey highlights UK's generational rift in customer service preferences, with Gen Z favouring digital channels while older consumers still prefer phone calls.

New research by CommBox reveals UK Gen Z shoppers prefer digital channels like WhatsApp for customer service, while older generations stick to phone calls.

Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.

Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.

AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.

Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.

Circana's new report reveals social e-commerce as a key driver in accelerating consumer purchases, emphasising the importance of data and personalised experiences for brands.

StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.

Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to help Australian brands tap into new audiences via influencer-led marketing, enhancing brand equity with authentic content.

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.

Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.

Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.

Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.

A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.

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.

Salesforce enhances Service Cloud with new features to unify data across digital channels, providing a seamless, personalised customer experience through their Einstein 1 Platform.