Brussels takes aim at Big Tech
The new EU’s Digital Markets Act allows Brussels to impose huge fines on ‘gatekeepers’ that restrict access to online services.
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Migration not ‘adding heaps’ to pressures
RBA governor Michele Bullock says it is ‘not clear cut’ that the recent surge in migration is ‘adding heaps’ to inflation, saying the boost to the workforce was helping ease pressures in the labour market.
Nepal bans TikTok, saying it disturbs ‘social harmony’
Other governments, including the US, have taken steps to restrict the app, often citing security concerns.
Optus outage: Will the telco’s boss survive the crisis?
For the second time in just over a year, Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has found herself in the hot seat as the telco faces a fresh reputational disaster.
Meta blocks news for Canadians
Changes are in response to legislation aimed at obtaining compensation for domestic media.
TikTok stars rally at Capitol
Firm enlists influencers for lobbying blitz before CEO’s congressional testimony on Friday.
‘We’re here to draw a line in the sand’: Langton
Marcia Langton says there’s ‘no evidence’ previous bodies aimed at improving Indigenous outcomes didn’t work, but recommendations weren’t taken up by former governments.
US Justice Department probes TikTok’s tracking of journos
Federal investigation follows ByteDance’s admission that employees misused records.
Judges sceptical about holding Google liable
Islamic State victim’s family argues that Section 230 shouldn’t shield internet company.
UK threat to jail big tech bosses
Large tech companies would face penalties if they don’t have sufficiently robust systems to remove illegal content.
Tension with Russia flares in space
Tension with Russia has flared after orbiting astronauts took evasive action following a claimed anti-satellite weapons test.
Musk could offload more Tesla shares
Elon Musk has threatened to offload more Tesla shares in the debate over whether billionaires should pay more tax.
NASA pushes back moon landing plan
The US will not send a crewed mission to the Moon now until at least 2025.
Facebook shuts down facial recognition
The social media platform is to delete data related to the faces of more than one billion people.
Facebook axes face recognition
Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system and deleting a billion faceprints in response to serious concerns over privacy.
Microsoft world’s most valuable company
Microsoft has overtaken Apple as the world’s most valuable company for the first time in more than a year.
Bezos to build space station
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin plans to launch a space station that will house up to 10 people in the second half of the decade.
Dyson opens its first Australian store
Dyson has been selling fine quality appliances in Australia for years; now it’s opening its first Australian store.
Video games overtake free-to-air TV
Gaming has helped much of Australia get through the pandemic, according to a study released today.
Apple to launch new Macs tonight
Apple is tipped to reveal a MacBook Pro, more powerful Mac mini and new AirPods at a launch event tonight.
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