Explainers
The Facebook Papers: 5 Most Important Takeaways For Young People in Australia
Coverage of the Facebook Papers is very US-centric. These are the five findings most relevant for young Australians – summarised for speed.
Big Tech
Opinion
Why It’s Deeply Weird That Brands, Influencers and Politicians Are Making Squid Game Memes
They're missing the point... and it's kinda gross.
Explainers
Should You Be Worried About the Online Safety Bill?
What you need to know about the Online Safety Act that's about to pass through Parliament, legislation many critics say was 'rushed'.
Explainers
Here Are the Pros and Cons of the Controversial Digital Media Bargaining Code
When Facebook blocked all news on the platform last week, it became clear we all needed a better understanding of the Media Bargaining Code that started the fight. Here are the pros and cons of the controversial Bill...
Explainers
What is Google's News Showcase and Will it Actually Help Aussie Media?
Google has finally launched its News Showcase product in Australia – but how does it work, and will it actually benefit Aussie news outlets? Here are the pros and the cons.
Explainers
Testing the Best Alternatives to Google Search (In Case They Bail Out of Australia)
If Google pulls search out of Australia, which competitors will fill the void? We roadtest the three best alternatives: Bing, Ecosia and DuckDuckGo.
Explainers
Google Is Blocking Australian News in an 'Experiment' – Here’s Why
Is Google really blocking Australian news sites from its search engine? Yes. Are they allowed to? Yes. And here's why they are considering making it permanent...
Explainers
Do You Know What ‘Free Speech’ Means, Really?
With Trump was banned from *all* of social media and Parler barred by Apple, Facebook and Amazon, is free speech being destroyed? The answer lies in how we all misinterpret what 'free speech' really means...
Explainers
The US Government Wants to Breakup Facebook… What Does That Mean?
Explaining why the US Government is concerned about Facebook, and what (if anything) will happen with the lawsuits they just filed against the tech giant...