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AI in love lives: help for some, a deal-breaker for others

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AI is entering couples' counselling, with one in five partners keen for its help and nearly one in six ready to walk away over its use.
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Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.
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Canadians embrace AI to plan smarter travel & stretch budgets

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Nearly half of Canadian travellers now use AI tools to plan trips, helping them avoid the US and stretch budgets amid rising costs and global uncertainties.
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A human revival: Will 2026 redefine work as we know it?

Sat, 29th Nov 2025
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In 2026, HR technology, blending AI, data, and culture, promises to transform work by making it more human, connected and measurable than ever before.
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Gen Z shoppers to prioritise personal values over discounts

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Gen Z shoppers will back brands aligning with their values this Black Friday, often prioritising ethics over discounts, research reveals.
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Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.
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Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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A dNOVO survey reveals Canadians trust AI search tools least of all sectors, with a score of 1.91, even below lawmakers at 2.08.
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AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to use AI tools for gift research, marking the first AI-powered festive season in Canada, says Google Canada.
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AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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phishing
AI has boosted phishing success as 44% admit falling for scams, yet only 48% of firms fully use multi-factor authentication, says Yubico survey.
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Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.
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AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.
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Few Canadians using AI at work daily, says TD Bank report

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Fewer than 10% of Canadian workers use AI daily at work, with a TD Bank survey highlighting a major gap in training and adoption across generations.
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Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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inflation
Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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cloud services
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.
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Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
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Agentic AI helps firms boost CX satisfaction & cut costs per case

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Forethought's 2025 report reveals agentic AI boosts CX outcomes, resolving 57% more tickets and cutting costs by over 20%, outperforming traditional AI solutions.
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Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
A report reveals 42% of workplace information accessed is irrelevant, causing staff frustration and a daily three-hour loss in productivity.
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TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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digital engagement
A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.
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Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.