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UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US
Yesterday
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financial systems
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fintechs
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payment technologies
The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.
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AI data boom revealed in Domo's new Data Never Sleeps study
2 days ago
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ai
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turnitin
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automation
Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps study reveals every 60 seconds, USD $293,000 is spent globally on AI, highlighting its growing impact business.
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UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries
3 days ago
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online shopping
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community
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online safety
British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.
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Foxtel revolutionises streaming with Amdocs Subscription Marketplace
This month
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digital entertainment
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streaming
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video
Foxtel Group transforms its streaming service, integrating Amdocs Subscription Marketplace into Hubbl, offering streamlined OTT and digital content in Australia.
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Consumers demand transparent, reliable business communications
Last month
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cdp
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martech
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transparency
A new report by Esendex reveals consumer demand for transparent and reliable business communications, with many willing to share details for personalised services.
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UK consumers uncertain about AI's impact on customer service
Last month
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uc
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ai
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ai agents
Only 32% of UK consumers see AI's potential to enhance customer service, while most are wary of its risks, a CCMA and Odigo study reveals.
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First-party data getting you down? 5 Tactics that will take you from zero to hero
Last month
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data science
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martech
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cx
Struggling with first-party data? Master these 5 tactics to overcome messy data, lack of strategy, and access issues, and transform your approach.
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AliExpress to give away UEFA EURO 2024 tickets in promotions
Last month
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paas
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cx
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martech
AliExpress is set to enhance its promotional campaigns by giving away 1,000 UEFA EURO 2024 tickets, bolstering its global consumer engagement with exciting football-themed activities.
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Younger Brits lead the way in online fashion shopping
Fri, 24th May 2024
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online shopping
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consumers
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electronics
AliExpress's Consumer Insight Report reveals that younger Brits lead online fashion buying, with 93% shopping online, and livestream retail booming.
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Wolt's new transparency report reveals insights into AI use
Fri, 24th May 2024
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martech
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data privacy
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ai
Helsinki-based Wolt releases its third Algorithmic Transparency Report, shedding light on the AI-driven systems behind its multi-service app amid growing discussions on AI's future and regulation.
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Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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breach prevention
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ai
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consumers
The auDA's Digital Lives of Australians 2024 report reveals 99% of Australians value the internet, yet 64% limit use due to growing cybersecurity fears.
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Intel's new Lunar Lake processors to power 80+ laptop designs
Tue, 21st May 2024
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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ai
Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake processors will be featured in over 80 new laptop designs, delivering over three times the capability of previous generations.
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Western Digital unveils world's highest capacity portable 6TB HDDs
Tue, 21st May 2024
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wd
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western digital
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cloud services
Western Digital unveiled the world's highest capacity 2.5-inch portable HDDs, including a 6TB WD My Passport, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk G-DRIVE ArmorATD.
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New report reveals shifting consumer priorities in 2024 retail
Tue, 21st May 2024
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supply chain systems
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connectivity
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ebay
In 2024, transparency and pricing have overtaken next-day delivery as top consumer priorities, pushing retailers to refine logistics and embrace connected commerce, Linnworks reports.
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Consumers struggle to spot AI images, call for regulation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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consumers
Consumers are struggling to identify AI-generated images and are calling for stricter regulations, according to a new study.
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Intel debuts Thunderbolt Share for seamless PC-to-PC interaction
Thu, 16th May 2024
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storage
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collaboration
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lenovo
Intel introduces Thunderbolt Share, a software revolutionising PC-to-PC interactions with seamless file sharing, screen sharing, and more at Thunderbolt speeds.
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YES BANK & EBANX to boost Indian cross-border commerce
Fri, 10th May 2024
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fintechs
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iaas
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paas
YES BANK and global fintech firm EBANX partner to bolster India's cross-border commerce, aiming to streamline transactions and offer compliant payment solutions to the nation's 350 million online shoppers.
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Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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digitisation
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ico
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email
Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.
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AliExpress launches livestream shopping for the UK
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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online shopping
AliExpress launches interactive livestream shopping in the UK, introducing an engaging and personalised consumer experience.
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New Zealand's smartphone market enjoys robust 10% YoY growth in 4Q23
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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nz
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samsung
New Zealand's smartphone market sees a strong 10% YoY and 14% QoQ rise in 4Q23 despite consumer spending uncertainties, says IDC report.