Digital Culture stories

Australian studio unveils AI ‘celebrity’ Bruce Ryder, launching a global hyperfiction tour from Los Angeles with interactive social shows.

Monzo data shows spending on AI platforms has more than doubled to GBP £19 million in 2025, as pre-loved shopping and coffee also surge.

LG and will.i.am debut four AI xboom speakers at CES 2026, blending adaptive sound, lighting and creative personas for parties and outdoors.

Young Australian men are ditching pub nights for online gaming, as new research shows digital hangouts now rival bars for socialising.

ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.

Gen Z is turning away from polished ads and backing creators, forcing brands to pivot towards social commerce and community-led influence.

K-pop and gaming dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, with hit songs and creators shaping a diverse digital cultural landscape.

Toronto-based AI platform OneCliq is set to enhance Dig's real-time analysis of social media trends and consumer sentiment.

Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.

Innovation in Australia is falling, however there is still an opportunity for enterprises to take decisive action and improve business and economic outcomes.

New research reveals the generation gap when it comes to the use of emojis at work, with mixed perceptions about their appropriateness.

Gartner asserts CIOs will become pivotal in culture change, aligning technology and HR to drive digital transformation and enhanced organisational performance.

Corporate culture is the biggest barrier to becoming a digital organisation, risking falling behind, according to Capgemini and Brian Solis.

KiwiFamilies.co.nz launches: A one-stop parenting guide for Kiwis, covering pregnancy to job hunts, with unique NZ culture tips and gift ideas.