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SITA links Google Find Hub with WorldTracer baggage data

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SITA links Google's Find Hub with WorldTracer, letting airlines use passenger-shared bag locations to speed delayed baggage recovery.
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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
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Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
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Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Snapchat adds detailed screen-time and friend context tools to Family Centre, giving parents new teen safety insights without reading chats.
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Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost customer trust

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Twilio launches global Rich Communication Services, enhancing traditional messaging with branded sender ID, logos, and interactive features without code changes.
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Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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children
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New research by Life360 reveals over 50% of UK parents find September's back-to-school period highly stressful, with children ignoring calls cited as a key concern.
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UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Despite concerns, UK parents advocate smartphone use for under-16s to ensure safety, with recent data revealing shifts in parental attitudes.
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Zoom2u acquires Talcasoft to expand Locate2u's functionality

Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Zoom2u, a provider of real-time tracking delivery solutions, has acquired Talcasoft transport management software to expand the functionality of Locate2u.
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Customer data - walking the line between helpful innovation and invasion of privacy

Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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Data privacy concerns have reached new heights as personal information is stored in more places than ever before.