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Flagstone & Adclear cut marketing approvals to eight hours
Software-as-a-Service

Flagstone & Adclear cut marketing approvals to eight hours

Approval bottlenecks are easing for Flagstone, which says AI has helped slash sign-off times on regulated promotions from two days to eight hours.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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Adclear partners NinjaTrader on AI compliance checks
Software-as-a-Service

Adclear partners NinjaTrader on AI compliance checks

NinjaTrader’s marketing teams in the US and Europe will use AI tools to speed checks on ads and social posts amid tighter scrutiny.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Independent Reserve plans APAC crypto push from 2026
Crypto

Independent Reserve plans APAC crypto push from 2026

Independent Reserve to launch new regulated crypto services for corporates and institutions across Singapore, Australia and UAE from 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
IG Group to acquire Independent Reserve in AUD $178m crypto deal
Monetary Authority of Singapore

IG Group to acquire Independent Reserve in AUD $178m crypto deal

IG Group is set to acquire Independent Reserve, an Australian crypto exchange, for AUD $178m, boosting its presence in Asia Pacific's growing crypto market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Enable launches free Wi-Fi in Christchurch city centre
Unified Communications

Enable launches free Wi-Fi in Christchurch city centre

Fibre broadband provider, Enable, and the Christchurch City Council have launched their new Christchurch Free Wi-Fi service in the central city.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
iOS App Review: Faceswap
Gaming

iOS App Review: Faceswap

Revive your selfies with humour! Faceswap app switches faces in photos, creating hilarious results. Perfect for a laugh on social media.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2013
iOS App Review: Heads UP!
Gaming

iOS App Review: Heads UP!

Bring the riotous guessing game from Ellen's show to your phone with Heads Up! Ideal for groups, it turns trivia into a joyous affair.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2013
Layman's explanation of Google+
Google

Layman's explanation of Google+

Google+ decoded: A comprehensive guide for those mystified by social media, revealing how to share, connect, and thrive online.

By Rebecca Rallo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2012

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IG launches ChatGPT assistant for CFD trading clients
Digital Transformation

IG launches ChatGPT assistant for CFD trading clients

The app lets traders query live positions and exposure in plain English, cutting out screenshots and manual uploads to ChatGPT.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
MediaHub launches 'bill shock proof' deep storage solution
Storage

MediaHub launches 'bill shock proof' deep storage solution

ArkHub allows clients to store data for a monthly cost, with no further ingress or egress charges, early deletion, embargo or region fees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service
Tablets

Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service

Amadeus and OACIS have teamed up to reinvent the airport check-in experience, allowing travellers to check-in and drop off their bags away from the airport.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017