Yesterday
Four words are littering the comments section. This is why
On political posts on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube this election campaign, you probably have come across the statement: “Tax wealth, not work.”
Box office smash ‘A Minecraft Movie’ ends Hollywood dry spell
Weekend ticket sales in the United States were set to total $257 million, analysts said, nearly double the expected amount, giving Hollywood a badly needed hit.
This Month
Amazon adds eleventh-hour intrigue to TikTok acquisition drama
Even if the tech giant’s bid fails to gain traction inside the White House, its interest could compel other suitors to pay more.
ASX wipes $38b; Australia’s ‘bizarre’ 29pc tariff; Scyne slashes staff
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Influencers in parliament? The outrage is as tired as it is sexist
The response to female influencers in Parliament House was extravagant and patronising. Confirmation that the political class still thinks young women shouldn’t worry their pretty little heads about money.
March
Labor’s latest excuse for YouTube ban exemption
New documents reveal a third reason the Albanese government has exempted YouTube from its social media ban for people under 16: “Broad community sentiment.”
Under fire Facebook returns to its roots: Showing posts from friends
After years of pushing suggested content to users, Facebook has now added a separate news feed featuring posts shared only by people’s friends and family.
Influencers invited on campaign trail in election first
Canberra press gallery membership will no longer be a prerequisite to join the travelling pack with “content creators” boarding the bus for the first time.
Millennials and Gen Z are fighting again – this time about gym clothes
There are two camps: People who like wearing tight-on-tight outfits to the gym and those who prefer baggier ensembles.
The Australian YouTuber who turned down a $30m payday at 19
Jordan Barclay is building what he describes as the media company of the future. Traditional media board directors call him for advice.
Late Immutable accounts a glimpse into crypto game developer’s health
The Australian developer behind popular online video games Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians said revenues had jumped after a near $80 million loss in 2023.
From Death Star to Raccoon Feet: Have meeting room names gone too far?
Creative titles are now an inescapable – but not always funny – part of work life. The practice that grew from reimagining the office in the 1990s may need a rethink.
Big tech slams ‘sweetheart deal’ for YouTube in social ban
The tech giants say carving out YouTube from a ban on social media for people under 16 would be like banning soft drinks for children but allowing Coca-Cola.
February
Apple’s dictation system transcribes the word ‘racist’ as ‘Trump’
The message blip provoked controversy after appearing in a viral TikTok post, raising questions about Apple’s artificial intelligence capabilities.
YouTube’s social media ban exemption under fire as rivals seethe
The Department of Communications met with Meta, Snap and TikTok to discuss how they’re supposed to age-restrict their platforms, while their rival remains exempt.
How a prankster exposed views that shocked the world
Israeli influencer Max Veifer used an obscure online platform to capture the video of two NSW nurses making outrageous antisemitic claims about patients.
Way beyond Sputnik: China’s AI drive just the tip of the iceberg
America’s mass manufacturing revolution more than a century ago – embodied in the Ford Model T – changed everything. China is doing the same now.
Chalmers urged to take over tax on big tech amid Trump’s threats
Media companies say the matter of forcing tech platforms to either pay for news content or face new taxes is too important to leave to a junior minister.
Coalition and Labor argue over free business lunches
Angus Taylor pushes Jim Chalmers for company tax-free lunches costings; parliament votes to condemn antisemitism. How the day unfolded.
This Chinese app could shape the election. It’s not TikTok
Rednote skyrocketed in popularity after a potential ban on TikTok was announced. Now Australian politicians on all sides are flocking to it.