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57% of online traffic is no longer human. What every CMO needs to know next
Agency & Marketing

57% of online traffic is no longer human. What every CMO needs to know next

News Australia's Chief Revenue Officer, Lou Barrett, on why brands must now win over AI agents, not just human shoppers.

by Lou Barrett – Aug 9, 2026

Study proves ChatGPT knows us better than we know ourselves
Technology

Study proves ChatGPT knows us better than we know ourselves

Researchers found that the LLM can build personality tests and predict people's responses before surveys are completed.

by Natasha Lee – Aug 6, 2026

Alexa+ lands in Australia with $29.99 non-Prime price
Technology

Alexa+ lands in Australia with $29.99 non-Prime price

Amazon has launched Alexa+ in Australia, free for Prime members after Early Access and $29.99 monthly for others.

by Tom Gosby – Aug 5, 2026

'Eventually the AI will disappear': MC&V says AI is becoming just another production tool
Agency & Marketing

'Eventually the AI will disappear': MC&V says AI is becoming just another production tool

Two years ago, 'AI artist' wasn't a job title in Australia. Now its founders say the term 'AI' is on the way out.

by Natasha Lee – Aug 5, 2026

Farewell Romeo and Juliet. Is digital tech killing old-fashioned love?
Technology

Farewell Romeo and Juliet. Is digital tech killing old-fashioned love?

Experts surveyed 664 users of dating apps and online porn to assess people’s views on love.

by Staff Writer – Aug 4, 2026

Snap turns the corner with record cash haul as AI, subscriptions and Specs fuel growth
Technology

Snap turns the corner with record cash haul as AI, subscriptions and Specs fuel growth

Snap posts record free cash flow as revenue climbs 19%, with AI, subscriptions and Specs driving future growth ahead.

by Staff Writer – Aug 4, 2026

Tech experts say the privacy 'horse has bolted’ with Kmart’s $89 smart glasses
Technology

Tech experts say the privacy 'horse has bolted’ with Kmart’s $89 smart glasses

Trevor Long says the privacy debate must extend beyond Kmart’s sold-out camera glasses to photography in public.

by Tom Gosby – Aug 4, 2026

Snapchat adds Spotify-powered music sharing to Snap Map
Social Media

Snapchat adds Spotify-powered music sharing to Snap Map

Now we can all pretend to listen to only the coolest acts, while still jamming to S Club 7 on the way to work.

by Staff Writer – Jul 28, 2026

Domain opens The Block rooms to viewers in 3D
Television

Domain opens The Block rooms to viewers in 3D

Viewers can explore completed rooms in the Domain app as each space is revealed during the 2026 season.

by Tom Gosby – Jul 28, 2026

Samsung’s $3,899 Fold8 Ultra fronts a five-device Galaxy blitz
Technology

Samsung’s $3,899 Fold8 Ultra fronts a five-device Galaxy blitz

Samsung has unveiled three foldables and two smartwatches, with Australian prices reaching $3,899.

by Staff Writer – Jul 22, 2026

TAB pays $2.7m for spam and telemarketing breaches
Technology

TAB pays $2.7m for spam and telemarketing breaches

TAB has paid more than $2.7m after ACMA found breaches of spam and telemarketing laws across Australia.

by Staff Writer – Jul 21, 2026

News Corp says brand equity matters more than prompts in AI search
Agency & Marketing

News Corp says brand equity matters more than prompts in AI search

News Corp says AI is now the first audience for content as marketers battle for citations, not just clicks.

by Natasha Lee – Jul 19, 2026

New data finds Australians don't trust their tech. Here's why
Technology

New data finds Australians don't trust their tech. Here's why

Trust in technology has hit a record low, with only 30% of Australians now confident it acts in their own best interest.

by Staff Writer – Jul 14, 2026

Meta kills AI feature after privacy backlash
AI

Meta kills AI feature after privacy backlash

Meta withdrew the public-account referencing feature after privacy concerns and criticism from independent MP Allegra Spender.

by Mediaweek – Jul 13, 2026

Meta rolls out Muse Image across Meta AI
AI

Meta rolls out Muse Image across Meta AI

Muse Image will power new AI creative tools across Meta AI, Instagram and WhatsApp.

by Mediaweek – Jul 8, 2026

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