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Australia Moves to Make Tech Giants Pay for News As Google Faces New Scrutiny In Europe

April Ossington November 13, 2025 No Comments

Global technology companies are facing mounting regulatory pressure, with the Albanese government moving ahead on new laws that would force platforms like Facebook, Google and TikTok to pay for Australian…

Aussies Hit Telcos for Compensation Amid Growing Mobile Frustration

Joe Gallop November 13, 2025 No Comments

Australians are increasingly seeking compensation from their telcos following service disruptions, according to the latest Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) report. The TIO received 13,547 complaints between July and September 2025,…

Apple Launches Digital ID That Can Be Used At Airports

April Ossington November 13, 2025 No Comments

Apple has officially launched Digital ID, a new feature that allows users to securely create and store an identification card in Apple Wallet using information from their U.S. passport. The…

Tineco Expands NZ Range with Flagship Smart Floor Cleaners

Joe Gallop November 13, 2025 No Comments

Tineco has expanded its New Zealand product range with a new suite of next-generation hard floor and carpet cleaners, led by its flagship Floor One S9 Artist Series and the…

Optus Owner Singtel Lifts Profits Despite Triple Zero Disaster

Joe Gallop November 13, 2025 No Comments

Optus parent company Singtel has posted a surge in profit and upgraded its full-year earnings forecast despite ongoing fallout from the Australian telco’s fatal Triple Zero outage. The Singapore-based group…

New Probe Into Google’s Treatment Of News Publishers In Search Rankings

April Ossington November 13, 2025 No Comments

The European Commission is examining claims that Google demoted publishers carrying “third party” promotional content. Brussels is preparing a new investigation into Google’s parent company, Alphabet, over how it ranks…

Samsung Australia Strengthens B2B Division with New Leadership Appointments

Joe Gallop November 13, 2025 No Comments

Samsung Australia has made several key leadership appointments within its Integrated B2B division, marking the next stage of its ongoing restructure and expansion into the B2B market. Leading the lineup…

Australians Blocked From Buying Sony’s Cut-Price PS5 With A Return To Region Locking

David Richards November 13, 2025 No Comments

Sony Interactive Entertainment — currently facing accusations in Australia of price-fixing PlayStation games — has stirred new controversy after launching a cut-price same version as Australia PlayStation 5 in Japan…

NSW’s $1 Billion Waratah Super Battery Delayed After Major Fault

April Ossington November 12, 2025 No Comments

A major fault in New South Wales’ largest battery project has forced a delay of up to a year and could push up wholesale electricity prices while repairs are completed.…

REVIEW: Next-Gen Wi-Fi Arrives Early With ASUS’ ROG STRIX Router

Matthew Powell November 12, 2025 No Comments

Australia may yet lag behind parts of the developed world in terms of the speed of our internet, but connections are getting faster all the time, and the need for…