Spon cons: ACCC says 81% of influencers could be breaching consumer law
Australia's consumer watchdog says social media influencers continue to push the boundaries of consumer law, raising the prospect of penalties against online personalities and small businesses that don't label paid posts correctly.
“Can’t keep up”: Gina Rinehart urges Mark Zuckerberg to crack down on Meta scams
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has urged Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg to crack down on the "hundreds" of imitation scams on Facebook which use Rinehart's image and likeness.
Australian SMEs can now get Meta Verified for business from $45.99 a month
Australian businesses can now pay to access a verified badge, along with extra account support, on Meta-owned social media platforms Facebook and Instagram.
Slack is evolving to look more like a social media platform
Slack is undergoing some big changes that will impact the way you use it. And we think it's been inspired by social media.
Why TikTok’s Twitter replacement will be more successful than Threads
TikTok has introduced text-based posts just days after Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to 'X'. Here's why it will be better than Meta's attempt.
Gorman declares war on “illegitimate scam” websites spruiking massive discounts
The company behind Australian fashion label Gorman says it is battling scam retail sites posing as authentic outlets, as businesses purporting to offer Gorman goods at heavily discounted prices advertise on social media.
Here’s why brands should have some fun on Meta’s Threads
Meta launched Twitter clone, ‘Threads' and over 30M users signed up within 24 hours. And brands like Gelato Messina are getting wild with it.
Inspace raises $6 million to expand AI technologies in commercial real estate
Virtual inspection company Inspace has received $6 million in fresh capital after pivoting its product offering during COVID.
Small, but vocal, Facebook groups are calling for Aussies to boycott cashless businesses
A small but vocal group of Australians are using social media to name and shame businesses which do not accept cash, despite contactless card transactions becoming the de facto form of payment for enterprises across the country.
Meta and Twitter are holding basic security features for ransom
Meta Verified is rolling out in Australia and New Zealand this week. The subscription service is charging up to $24.99 a month for a blue tick and some security features that should be free.
Zuckerberg is gambling on the metaverse, and it’s costing thousands of Meta jobs
The company founder said he takes responsibility for the decision to lay off 11,000 staff. That's not much of a concession.
The metaverse has officially caught the eye of Australian regulators
Australia's telecommunications watchdog is investigating consumer and market trends in the emerging digital realm.