Gen Z stories
Local language support and mobile-first use have helped drive Gemini adoption across a region where younger users are setting the pace.
While discovery is already mainstream, 45% of Hong Kong shoppers still balk at letting AI complete purchases, the survey found.
Yet only 8% of investors in Singapore said AI drove their last major decision, underscoring demand for human validation.
Advertisers in Southeast Asia can now send shoppers from YouTube ads straight to checkout as Google tries to turn video views into sales.
Younger consumers drove almost seven in 10 sign-ups for Hyundai Card's Apple Pay rewards debit and hybrid cards within 50 days.
Young recruits are being pushed to show judgement and adaptability sooner as AI strips routine tasks from graduate roles, executives said.
Employees are losing more than 12 hours a year to oversized PDFs, with most firms lacking policies to curb storage waste and workflow delays.
Many Canadians are delaying home purchases and other major decisions as awareness of credit scores fails to translate into action.
Awareness of new rules remains low even as PayPlan customers increasingly use buy now, pay later to cover everyday household costs.
Young creators working with SuperAwesome will gain mental health support, while brands get tighter safeguards for child audiences.
Its small survey suggests heavy social media use is leaving many Gen Z users feeling less connected offline, sharpening pressure on platforms.
Nearly two-thirds of UK employers say AI is reshaping hiring, with entry-level candidates now judged more on digital skills than experience.
Trust remains the main hurdle as nearly two-thirds of UK adults say they are uneasy about AI making purchases for them.
Pay-later use for essentials is rising as Canadians face higher grocery bills and turn to discount chains to stretch budgets.
More than half of Gen Z staff feel guilty using AI at work, as a new survey found many Canadians hide its use from employers.
Planned restrictions could strip £1.3 billion from UK digital ad spend in 2027 as brands lose easy access to under-16s online.
Rising living costs are pushing New Zealand shoppers to compare prices, reviews and product details across AI, social media and search.
Younger Australians are driving demand for wellness devices as the Sydney brand offers 30% off in a one-day flash sale and 25% for a month.
Stressful milestones like buying a home or job hunting are leaving Australians most exposed to scams, a TrendLife study found.
Rising living costs are pushing 71% of online shoppers to compare more options and cross-check purchases across more channels before buying.
