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Graphic design tops New Zealand freelance roles amid AI growth

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Graphic design leads New Zealand’s freelance jobs despite AI growth, as demand for creatives and tech specialists surges in 2024, says global report.
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iOS 26 update sparks surge in complaints over battery drain

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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iOS 26 update causes a surge in complaints from iPhone users citing rapid battery drain and performance issues after installation.
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Goodbye marketing funnel. Hello to a more complex marketing/sales landscape

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The classic marketing funnel is obsolete; businesses must adopt the 4 P's strategy to engage prospects in today's complex, multi-touch buying journey.
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Ontario leads Canadian provinces in passion for cricket online

Sat, 20th Sep 2025
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Ontario tops Canadian provinces in cricket interest, with 606 monthly Google searches per 100,000 residents, doubling the national average of 298.
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LinkedIn emerges as top B2B ad channel with highest returns

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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LinkedIn now leads B2B ad spend with 39%, delivering a 113% return on investment, outperforming Google and Meta in cost efficiency and sales impact.
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Australians revive nostalgia for Y2K phones & classic features

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Australians are increasingly seeking Y2K ‘dumbphones’ like the Motorola Razr V3 and Nokia 3310, driven by nostalgia and a desire to reduce smartphone distractions.
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CatchCorner & Google enable instant sports venue bookings in search

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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CatchCorner teams up with Google to offer instant online bookings for sports venues across major North American cities via Google Search and Maps.
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DE-CIX achieves Google Gold status to bolster global connectivity

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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DE-CIX has earned Google Gold status as a Verified Peering Provider, enhancing global connectivity and access to Google services across 60 locations worldwide.
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FairPrice & Google Cloud launch new AI assistants for retail

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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FairPrice teams up with Google Cloud to launch AI-powered shopping assistants, enhancing customer experience and staff efficiency in its stores across Southeast Asia.
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Why searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' may signal growth in NZ’s tech & design sectors

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Google searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' hit a five-year peak, signalling growing confidence in New Zealand's tech and design sectors amid export expansion.
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Google brings AI-powered Search with multimodal queries to Singapore

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Google has launched AI Mode in Singapore, enabling users to make complex, multimodal searches with detailed answers using the Gemini 2.5 language model.
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UK data leaders face urgent overhaul as DUAA brings strict new rules

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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UK organisations face urgent data protection reforms as the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces stricter rules and higher ICO enforcement powers.
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Riskified & HUMAN join forces to tackle AI-driven eCommerce risks

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Riskified and HUMAN Security partner to help merchants manage rising risks and opportunities from AI-driven eCommerce shopping agents.
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Oracle & Google Cloud boost AI with Gemini model access

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Oracle and Google Cloud expand partnership, offering Oracle customers direct access to Google's Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for enterprise applications.
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Oracle & Google Cloud partner to deliver Gemini AI on OCI

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Oracle and Google Cloud have partnered to offer Google’s Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing AI access for UK businesses and global enterprises.
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Fire on the Hill unveils GEO service to boost AI brand visibility

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Fire on the Hill launches GEO service to help brands shape and track their presence in AI-generated search results, boosting visibility and trust.
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Cooling the cloud, conserving Canada’s water at data centres

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Canada is innovating cloud cooling technologies to significantly reduce water usage, aiming to conserve precious resources amid growing demand.
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Goodbye SEO, hello GEO: How AI is reshaping brand discovery

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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As AI-powered language models replace traditional search, brands must master generative engine optimisation to stay visible and competitive in discovery.
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Google launches Gemini 2.5 models with pricing & speed updates

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Google unveils Gemini 2.5 AI updates, launching Flash-Lite for cost-efficient speed and revising pricing to enhance model accessibility and performance.
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AI search transforms brand visibility, making trust essential

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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As AI reshapes search, firms can boost visibility on ChatGPT and other LLMs by building authoritative content and engaging trusted journalists.