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Kiwis grow wary of AI, privacy risks & unreliable online info
Storage

Kiwis grow wary of AI, privacy risks & unreliable online info

New Zealanders show growing caution towards AI, privacy risks, and online misinformation, with 67% seeing misinformation as a serious issue, the 2025 survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Three simple ways to cut screen time at work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Three simple ways to cut screen time at work

Long hours online can harm staff health, but timed breaks and app limits can help cut screen exposure without hurting productivity.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2023
Quitting Facebook can reduce stress
Data Privacy

Quitting Facebook can reduce stress

A five-day break from the social network lowered cortisol in a Queensland study, though participants also felt less satisfied with life.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018

Global Stories

Social Networking stories

Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer
Robotics

Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer

Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer, harnessing AI and robotics to revolutionise marketing and student engagement in social networking.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs
Hyperscale

DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs

DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking
Artificial Intelligence

Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking

Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025
Women's Leadership Summit celebrates diversity & empowerment
Social Networking

Women's Leadership Summit celebrates diversity & empowerment

The third annual Women's Leadership Summit by STACK and IPI Partners in Fort Worth championed women's empowerment and industry innovation through impactful networking and discussions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
New networking platform Hono launches to connect high achievers
Social Media

New networking platform Hono launches to connect high achievers

Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Facebook ad engagement equal to social networking, study finds
Facebook

Facebook ad engagement equal to social networking, study finds

Facebook users are engaging just as much with ads as they are with each other, according to new data from Hootsuite and We Are Social.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
VMware shuts down enterprise social networking platform Socialcast
Virtualisation

VMware shuts down enterprise social networking platform Socialcast

The Socialcast network reached end of availability on May 17, 2018, meaning no VMware users can begin using the platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Social Networking stories

Media.com bets on verified users as social rules tighten
Data Protection

Media.com bets on verified users as social rules tighten

Media.com touts a fully verified social network as Australia and other nations tighten age limits and safety rules on big platforms.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
UNiDAYS & Instagram launch verified banners for US students
EduTech

UNiDAYS & Instagram launch verified banners for US students

UNiDAYS and Instagram have partnered to launch verified school banners on profiles for 18 million US college students, enhancing trusted connections online.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Technology firms launch UK network to flexibly share talent
Unified Communications

Technology firms launch UK network to flexibly share talent

Three UK tech firms launched the Digital Capability Exchange, a not-for-profit network to flexibly share talent and match skills to project demands efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Gander: Canada's social network takes flight this fall
Open source

Gander: Canada's social network takes flight this fall

The upcoming site will introduce Canadian-developed, slow-growth social media to the world upon its launch later this year.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Global X sees AI ETFs as key to growth amid sector evolution
Robotics

Exclusive: Global X sees AI ETFs as key to growth amid sector evolution

Global X leverages AI-focused ETFs to capture growth across the AI value chain, emphasising innovation and diversification amid sector hype and evolution.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users
Artificial Intelligence

Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users

Tinder has launched The Game Game in the UK, an AI-powered chat experience letting users practise dating skills with GPT-4o on iOS devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
SolarWinds announces upcoming EMEA Partner Summit 2024 in Lisbon
Partner Programmes

SolarWinds announces upcoming EMEA Partner Summit 2024 in Lisbon

SolarWinds prepares for EMEA Partner Summit 2024 in Lisbon, aiming at networking, learning and celebrating successes with regional partners from February 19 to 23.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024