Gen Z stories

Infinite Reality partners with Google Cloud in a five-year deal to innovate and scale immersive digital experiences using AI, tech infrastructures, and 3D web solutions.

Reboxed unveils ReboxedOS, a platform aiding brands and retailers in embracing circular economy practices through advanced recommerce solutions and sustainability tools.

Stripe celebrates a decade in Australia with expanded offerings like PayTo and Instant Payouts, supporting over 500,000 businesses in processing $200 billion.

New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.

UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.

Australian hospitality businesses are turning to AI and automation, with 85% using these technologies to enhance efficiency and guest experiences, notes SevenRooms report.

An Insightful study reveals a widespread issue of lost focus in the workplace, with 92% of employers and 80% of employees acknowledging persistent distractions impeding productivity.

A new report highlights a growing disconnect between UK employees and employers, with Millennials feeling most unsupported.

As consumer demand and regulatory pressures rise, businesses, especially in the automotive industry, are rapidly prioritising sustainability, from electric vehicles to pre-loved parts.

Gen Z's optimism and spending power spike in UNiDAYS report, highlighting a shift in mood and loyalty trends for the year's final quarter. Brands, take note!.

Australian retailers lag in eCommerce maturity, with 16.8% of sales online. While COVID and cost-of-living affects investment, Gen Y and Gen Z may push online sales to 33% by 2033.

Consortium of 13 councils selects talent tech firm inploi for a four-year, six-figure contract to enhance the greater.jobs platform amidst UK's labour shortage.

A UiPath survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use generative AI, positioning Singapore as a top adopter globally amid economic challenges and workload pressures.

Twilio's latest State of Personalisation Report reveals a surge in AI-driven predictive personalisation as 89% of leaders view ethical AI use as a business advantage.

Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.

Facing a potential TikTok ban, UK businesses and content creators brace for change. Meta may fill the void, but new tech offers fresh opportunities.

A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.

Over a quarter of Australians are showing an interest in cryptocurrency, with 9% holding digital assets in the last year, reveals new research by Finder and Coinbase.

Despite decades of advice, my Mum’s aversion to hanging up on fraudsters reveals the complexity of cybersecurity across generations. Understanding these differences is key.

Gen Z's appetite for AI-powered smartphones, particularly Samsung's Galaxy S24, is driving market demand according to Kantar's recent data analysis.