Facebook bans MP Craig Kelly
The independent federal MP has been removed for 'repeated violations' of misinformation policy.
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Facebook has spent months vehemently opposing Apple’s plan to require users to opt into sharing data with iPhone and iPad apps. That moment is about to arrive with iOS 14.5 hotly tipped to roll out in the next 48 hours. That event is likely to see millions of iPhone users worldwide rebel against the relentless soaking up of your data by Facebook and others.
Why that Valentine’s Day gift might head back to the shop
Australians returned more than $11m in gifts, or 88,600 items, in the fortnight after Christmas and it could be down to people cashing in what they can to make ends meet, a data collector says.
CEO still MIA as Richard White is back with a vengeance
WiseTech says it is progressing with its search for a new chief, as Richard White wastes no time settling into his new $1m a year consulting role at the company he took some brief leave from.