How new tech players are putting people over profits to provide an alternative to the industry’s giants
New companies are attempting to challenge huge tech conglomerates with platforms that give consumers, creators and workers more power.
How photo-sharing app BeReal is keeping it simple while social media rivals diversify
Garnering more than 2.93 million daily users in just two years, BeReal forgoes all the trims that you might have come to expect from a conventional social media app.
Meta is turning Instagram into a TikTok clone. What does this mean for small businesses?
From the look of the Instagram feed, to the suggested posts and all videos now becoming Reels, we’re at the point where many feel Instagram is a TikTok clone and no longer a photo-sharing app.
‘Everyone knows about my TikTok’: Woman “fired” from new job for posting about her salary
A woman who took to TikTok to share the good news of her new high-paying tech job says she was fired for her pay transparency, raising important questions for Australian workplaces mulling over the same.
Hyper-collection: How Bunnings, eBay and Netflix are contributing to the mass surveillance of Australians
By failing to take our digital privacy seriously, Australia is “sleepwalking” its way into mass surveillance.
TikTok is connecting with Chinese servers, says Aussie cybersecurity company
Australians need assurances their data is safe, but Internet 2.0 CEO Robert Potter says TikTok has a history of not being clear about what it does.
The Aussie teen behind the TikTok Minions suit meme
Mobs of unruly teens inspired by viral TikToks are attending showings of the new Despicable Me film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, dressed in suits. And Aussie Bill Hirst started it all.
The US says TikTok can’t be trusted with users’ data. Should Australians be worried?
The US Federal Communications Commission has written a strongly worded letter to the chief executives of Apple and Google, urging them to remove TikTok from their app stores.
Hot towels, breakfast bowls and ping pong tables: Viral TikTok video sparks debate over LinkedIn work perks
After a young TikTok user went viral for sharing her office experience, an HR expert has warned viewers not to judge the "highlight reel".
SXSW heads Down Under: A look back at the craziest moments in the festival’s history
SXSW is a good get for NSW and the event is no stranger to the headlines. Here are the most remarkable and scandalous moments in its history.
With falling subscriber rates and increased competition, Netflix and TikTok are turning to gaming
Netflix introduced mobile gaming last year for all its subscribers. Meanwhile, TikTok has offered games to select users since 2019 and seems very likely to expand these offerings.
Bunnings is targeting gen Z buyers, but experts say it could miss a “huge audience” without TikTok
Hardware giant Bunnings has embraced influencer marketing to capture gen Z shoppers, but a leading social media expert believes Australia's strongest brand could miss a “huge audience” if it doesn't stake a claim on TikTok.