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Adobe adds dedicated YouTube Shorts tools to Premiere
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Adobe has built a dedicated YouTube Shorts workspace into Premiere mobile, letting creators edit vertical clips and upload directly in-app.
Adobe brings Photoshop, Express & Acrobat into ChatGPT
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Adobe embeds Photoshop, Express and Acrobat inside ChatGPT, giving hundreds of millions free, conversational access to its creative tools.
AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
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AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
Exclusive: Media.com helps verify users amidst Australia’s U16 social media ban
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As Australia clamps down on under-16s online, Media.com bets its fully verified social network can profit from the global safety push.
Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms
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Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
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Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
Most UK parents back plans to cap kids’ social media use
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Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children’s social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.
When music and AI make ‘Medtech Magic’
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AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson’s patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
Telstra expands satellite messaging to remote workers
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Telstra is extending satellite SMS to enterprise staff in remote Australia, adding an extra connectivity layer for dispersed workforces.
2degrees begins phased 3G shutdown across rural NZ
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2degrees has begun shutting down 3G on around 100 rural NZ sites, urging remaining users of older devices to upgrade to 4G or 5G.
ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app & game charts in Australia
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ChatGPT has swept Apple’s 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.
ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ
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ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.
AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support
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Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies’ data use.
ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT
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ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.
Gen Z drives shift from ads to creator-led influence
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Gen Z is turning away from polished ads and backing creators, forcing brands to pivot towards social commerce and community-led influence.
Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
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Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
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Netflix’s USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood’s future in the hands of Silicon Valley’s algorithms?.
Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales
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Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly
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Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.
Nokia & ALE expand fibre campus networks partnership
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Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.