Location Sharing stories
Mardi Gras app launches as year-round LGBTQIA+ hub
Yesterday
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Sydney Mardi Gras has overhauled its festival app with Safety Circles, a Fan Wall and Strobe tools to boost safety and connection.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Yesterday
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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.
myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app
2 days ago
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myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.
Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools
3 days ago
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Singapore’s young people are the world’s most ready to use AI in work, study and daily life, topping a 120-country digital readiness study.
Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls
Last month
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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.
Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.
Apple unveils affordable iPhone 16e with A18 chip, NZD $1,199
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a more affordable addition to its iPhone 16 range, boasting high-performance features and enhanced durability.
Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Snapchat has introduced new location-sharing features in its Family Centre to boost safety and connectivity for families using the app.
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.
Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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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.
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.
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.
Things are getting personal with Microsoft Teams
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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Microsoft Teams introduces new features to help users manage work and personal life, allowing seamless collaboration, sharing, and organisation.
BLE innovation lab and showroom to open in the Gold Coast
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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Pole Star and inTechnology are bringing the most sophisticated and leading-edge BLE technology to Australian shores.
ASB joins another Chinese social media platform
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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ASB enhances customer outreach by launching a WeChat profile, expanding services to Chinese clients after its successful Weibo debut.
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.