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Most Britons shun digital detox as online life dominates
Unified Communications

Most Britons shun digital detox as online life dominates

Most Britons resist digital detoxing, with nearly two thirds never fully switching off as online access becomes a day‑to‑day necessity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Majority of Britons back technology to tackle underage vaping
Biometrics

Majority of Britons back technology to tackle underage vaping

Most Britons back advanced technology, like biometrics, to curb underage vaping amid concerns over weak current age-verification methods and illicit sales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals
Social Media

Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals

A survey finds young Britons spend nearly five hours daily on smartphones, with many seeking to reduce screen time to improve wellbeing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
EduTech

Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales

A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women
EduTech

Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women

UK leaders call for action to alleviate the digital skills gap, especially for women, amid rising tech sector demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

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Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds
Artificial Intelligence

Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds

iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk
Data Protection

Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk

Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
The Future of Work: Empowering the Next Generation Through Technology and Bridging the Gap
Human Capital Management

The Future of Work: Empowering the Next Generation Through Technology and Bridging the Gap

My First Job is empowering young Australians, especially those in the autistic community, to succeed in the evolving job market through technology and tailored support.

By Cass Champion • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping
Artificial Intelligence

AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping

Dublin's Johnston Retail Services has launched the AgeAI app in Ireland, aimed at preventing underage vape sales through precise facial age estimation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes
Education, Learning & Training

Talent RISE raises $89k to aid youth employment programmes

Talent RISE raises a whopping $89,172 through the 'Step Up Challenge' to fund initiatives aiding young people in overcoming employment barriers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m
Data Analytics

Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m

The Commonwealth Secretariat partners with SAS to launch a USD $10 million initiative to enhance AI skills across Commonwealth countries, targeting 10,000 students and educators.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all

IWD 2024 calls for authentic allyship in cybersecurity, urging organisations to move beyond the surface-level, performative displays, and pursue tangible diversity and inclusion annually.

By Yvonne Eskenzi • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Call for device donations as digital divide widens
eLearning

Call for device donations as digital divide widens

WorkVentures urges Australian firms and government to donate unused devices as 1.42 million young people lack a computer at home.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Microsoft team skydives from Auckland tower for youth charity
Microsoft

Microsoft team skydives from Auckland tower for youth charity

Microsoft New Zealand's Dan Walker will skydive from Auckland Sky Tower to raise funds for youth programmes by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched
EduTech

Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched

Australia unveils its first independent tech policy think tank, the Tech Policy Design Institute, aiming to shape the future of digital regulation and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Life101 Launchpad: Online course teaching practical skills to youth
EduTech

Life101 Launchpad: Online course teaching practical skills to youth

Life101 Launchpad, a new online programme, aims to bolster youth financial literacy and life skills. .

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Dec 2023
Blue Connections IT donates 205 backpacks to Backpacks 4 VIC Kids charity
Network Infrastructure

Blue Connections IT donates 205 backpacks to Backpacks 4 VIC Kids charity

Blue Connections IT has donated 205 backpacks to the charity Backpacks 4 VIC Kids, emphasising its community commitment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023