All Things Internet: The Big Players & The Issues
The world has grown increasingly connected over the past few decades and a huge chunk of our lives are online. We cover the companies you care about: YouTube, Google, Amazon, and the issues you care about: NBN, IoT, social media, privacy and security.
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Maybe Don’t Take a 12-Foot Jon Boat Out Into the Ocean Without a Life Jacket
Charles Gregory was lost at sea for nearly two days.
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This NZ-Based Supermarket AI Puts the ‘Die’ in ‘Diet’
An AI from a New Zealand grocery chain gave one user a recipe for an ‘Aromatic Water Mix’ that included bleach and ammonia as ingredients.
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Maybe Facebook’s Ruthless Ascent Didn’t Make the World More Depressed, Study Says
New academic research analysing Facebook’s adoption across 72 different countries is trying to challenge the common claim that social media is to blame for negative mental health outcomes. Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) said they found “no evidence” that increased Facebook penetration worldwide was linked to widespread psychological harm. Instead, they claim the…
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The Mic Cardi B Threw at a Fan Just Sold for Nearly $US100,000 on eBay
The saga of Cardi B’s microphone retaliation in Las Vegas has come to an end. After an audio technician began an auction last week for the mic the rapper threw at a fan, it’s now sold for almost $100,000 on eBay, with the proceeds being split between two charities. The device was listed on eBay…