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Dark web 'fraud superstore' struggles with AI checks
Surveillance

Dark web 'fraud superstore' struggles with AI checks

Dark web 'fraud superstores' expand slick services but LexisNexis research finds AI liveness and deepfake checks still foil many scams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Data Protection

Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy

Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens
Data Privacy

Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens

Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety
Data Protection

Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Canva brings brand-safe design generation into ChatGPT
Marketing Technologies

Canva brings brand-safe design generation into ChatGPT

Canva integrates with ChatGPT to auto-apply Brand Kits, letting teams generate editable, on-brand designs directly from chat prompts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Alibaba Cloud brings AI replay tech to Milano 2026
Robotic Process Automation

Alibaba Cloud brings AI replay tech to Milano 2026

Alibaba Cloud will power immersive AI-driven replays and fast media search for global broadcasters at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm
Social Media

Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm

New research finds most people doubt under-16 social media bans will curb online harm, expecting teens to bypass rules and limits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian
Malware

Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian

Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Brightcove maps 2026 AI roadmap & Video Cloud revamp
Software-as-a-Service

Brightcove maps 2026 AI roadmap & Video Cloud revamp

Brightcove maps 2026 AI push and major UX overhaul, promising faster innovation, richer accessibility tools and smoother video operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Australian couples who play games together feel closer
Gaming

Australian couples who play games together feel closer

Australian couples who play video games together each week report significantly higher relationship satisfaction, new survey data suggests.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge
Data Protection

Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge

Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025
Gaming

Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025

Australian children spent an average of 132 minutes a day on TikTok in 2025, topping global peers just before the under-16 social media ban.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
NFL study links players' data exposure to safety risk
Data Protection

NFL study links players' data exposure to safety risk

Most NFL players' personal data appears on people search sites, with Super Bowl teams facing above-average exposure and heightened safety risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
UK football ads miss as male fans shun 'laddish' image
Marketing Technologies

UK football ads miss as male fans shun 'laddish' image

UK football ads are missing the target as male fans reject boozy, laddish clichés and demand healthier, more nuanced portrayals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
AliveNow crafts interactive 'Born To Trade' hub
Fintech

AliveNow crafts interactive 'Born To Trade' hub

AliveNow builds interactive 'Born To Trade' hub for FYERS, blending personalised videos and a daily quiz to drive repeat trader engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
Gaming

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
BSI launches first global standard for online age checks
Data Protection

BSI launches first global standard for online age checks

BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
True Media names Alison Clark to lead account team
Gaming

True Media names Alison Clark to lead account team

True Media appoints Alison Clark to lead account management as Senior Vice President, boosting its leadership hub in Minneapolis.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026