Neural Notes: Big tech is coming for Nvidia’s AI chippies
In this week's edition: everyone wants some of Nvidia's AI chip money with Apple, Intel, Google and Meta all unveiling their latest offerings.
Instagram creator marketplace opens in Australia, giving SMEs a new way to reach influencers
Instagram is opening its creator marketplace to influencers and advertisers in Australia, giving small businesses and self-employed social media stars a new way to collaborate on branded campaigns.
“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.
Meta’s new AI Studio and image editing offers no-code opportunities for SMEs
Overnight Meta held its annual Connect event where there was a slew of new AI offerings from the tech giant, including ones that are relevant for SMEs.
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.
Generative AI is the next chapter of copyright problems for authors
The Sarah Silverman copyright case against Meta and OpenAI has highlighted how generative AI is just the new version of an old problem for authors online.
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.
Instagram now offers multiple URLs in user profiles, challenging Linktree’s $1.7 billion ‘link in bio’ empire
Social media giant Meta now allows Instagram users to share multiple website links on their profiles, promising small businesses and content creators new ways to promote their work, while challenging the business model of Australian 'link in bio' unicorn Linktree.
Meta and Code Like A Girl’s free AR training is more important than you may realise
Meta and Code Like A Girl have partnered to offer a free AR training course for women. As large consumers of AR tools online, initiatives like this are more important than ever.
To the male tech CEOs, stop banning us from advertising women’s underwear
Australian sustainable underwear brand Nala continues to be banned from advertising on some of the largest tech platforms in the world. It's had enough.
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.
