Technology

As the country grapples with the aftermath of the deadly Bondi terrorist attack, online misinformation is exploiting the suffering of a community.

A memo sent by TikTok’s CEO has revealed the company’s US operations will be housed under a new venture.

The Government’s top lawyer has resigned as it prepares for a High Court battle over the under-16 social media ban. 

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Robots have danced on television, staged boxing matches and run marathons. However, concerns are growing that China’s robotics industry is moving too fast. 

Pornhub users have been urged to remain vigilant after hackers stole the private information of some of the sex site’s customers and threatened to expose them unless a ransom is paid. 

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Smugglers, money launderers and people facing sanctions can now use stablecoins, a cryptocurrency tied to the US dollar that exists largely beyond traditional financial oversight.

YouTube’s chief executive Neal Mohan is the latest in a line of tech bosses who have admitted to limiting their children’s social media use, as harms of being online for young people have become more evident.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Silicon Valley is experiencing an AI boom that bears resemblance to the dot-com boom. But despite the similarities, there are many differences that could lead to a wildly different outcome.

Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX will start trading on Wall Street in 2026 amid speculation that the spacecraft company’s valuation could surpass all other members of the trillion-dollar tech club.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The top 10 video games of 2025 spotlight artistic indies, nostalgia and mysteries amid chaotic times in the real world.

Lemon8, a hugely popular new social media app which Australian teens were turning to as an alternative to Instagram, is now banned for under 16s.

Alternative social media platforms like Lemon8, Yope and Coverstar have soared up app store charts as young users shift away from banned apps such as TikTok and Snapchat.

Here are some top tips for parents navigating the social media ban for Australians under the age of 16.

LORRAINE FINLAY: If you think handing over your identification is risk-free, think again.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Algorithmic media companies exploit the difference between our attentional instincts and aspirations. In so doing, they make it harder for us to become who we might wish to be.