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The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
The robotic nerd depicted in The Social Network has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?
- 8 mins ago
- Vanessa Friedman
You’ll forget you’re even wearing these earbuds
The OpenFit earbuds by Shokz might not look the best, but they certainly feel the best of any earbuds we’ve ever reviewed.
- 14 mins ago
- John Davidson
Snapchat going backwards in Australia
Elon Musk’s takeover crushed Twitter, but Snap is still a fraction of the size of the dominant Meta-Google online advertising machine.
- 1 hr ago
- Nick Bonyhady
- Exclusive
- Venture capital
VCs are banking on Canva staff cash, but they’re buying houses instead
While most staff say they plan to put the money towards real estate, an investing program just for Canva staff already has the interest of more than 100 people.
- Nick Bonyhady
- Exclusive
- Start-ups
Aussie tech pushes into China, Taiwan despite geopolitical risks
Canva co-founder Cliff Obrecht has warned start-ups China should not be their first market but says it has massive rewards for companies that can make it there.
- Updated
- Jessica Sier
Gold Coast crypto-miner assets seized amid fears $60m would vanish
The corporate watchdog is alleging the firms providing financial advice without a licence, encouraging investment in crypto products.
- Max Mason
Opinion & Analysis
Scott Farquhar departs with Atlassian at a crucial point
Atlassian’s unique two-CEO model is ending at a fascinating time for the company, as it shares lag the broader tech sector.
Columnist
Mark Zuckerberg is stuck in AI purgatory, and that’s OK
Meta Platforms has a clear-eyed vision of how its artificial intelligence bets will pay off, but the returns on its growing investments remain some way off. Investors should expect to see more of this.
Columnist
Musk sets test for social media without boundaries
The sudden row between Australia and Elon Musk is a test of sovereign writ against the biggest companies – but also where government control of media should begin and end.
Editorial
AI keeps going wrong. What if it can’t be fixed?
Pessimists warn it could wipe out humanity. Optimists hail a medical revolution. But sceptics argue that the technology is simply flawed.
Contributor
Technology reviews
You’ll forget you’re even wearing these earbuds
The OpenFit earbuds by Shokz might not look the best, but they certainly feel the best of any earbuds we’ve ever reviewed.
- 14 mins ago
- John Davidson
Does everything still look better in black and white?
Kobo’s first foray into colour e-book readers would be perfect if it wasn’t for one, small flaw.
- John Davidson
Yesterday
US private equity studies up on local edtechs; Potentia’s EHG for sale
Potentia took pitches from a handful of banks including Jarden, but decided MacCap was better equipped to put the edtech on US bidders’ radar.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
This Month
What Forrest’s fight with Meta reveals about taking on big tech
After suffering a setback in Australian courts, the next bout of Andrew Forrest’s legal fight against Facebook owner Meta will take place in California next month.
- Tess Bennett
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Scott Farquhar departs with Atlassian at a crucial point
Atlassian’s unique two-CEO model is ending at a fascinating time for the company, as it shares lag the broader tech sector.
- James Thomson
Scott Farquhar to step down as Atlassian co-CEO
After more than two decades at the helm, the co-founder of the Nasdaq-listed software giant departs, leaving Mike Cannon-Brookes as sole charge.
- Tess Bennett, John Davidson and Yolanda Redrup
Alphabet surges past $3 trillion, announces first-ever dividend
Google’s parent company rose nearly 16 per cent after first-quarter earnings beat expectations and a $US70 billion stock buyback was approved.
- Greg Bensinger and Akash Sriram
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Mark Zuckerberg is stuck in AI purgatory, and that’s OK
Meta Platforms has a clear-eyed vision of how its artificial intelligence bets will pay off, but the returns on its growing investments remain some way off. Investors should expect to see more of this.
- James Thomson
Meta’s $554b rally to coincide with AI expectations
The Facebook parent has been the best-performer in the sector this year by far amid a surge in profitability. But there’s a catch.
- Carmen Reinicke and Ryan Vlastelica
Musk courts top Sydney silk for eSafety fight
Elon Musk’s X is preparing for courtroom battle with the government over its take down order related to the Sydney church stabbing while NSW police make further arrests related to the attack.
- Tess Bennett
- Exclusive
- Social media
TikTok Australia makes its first stand after US ban laws pass
The US congress passed a bill on Wednesday requiring TikTok to be sold within a year or be banned in the country.
- Nick Bonyhady
CSIRO-backed Trellis Data shops con notes; seeks $100m value cap
The convertible notes would pay 10 per cent a year, accruing daily and capitalised, with 24-month maturity.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Musk sets test for social media without boundaries
The sudden row between Australia and Elon Musk is a test of sovereign writ against the biggest companies – but also where government control of media should begin and end.
- The AFR View
Musk’s lawyers to fight X take-down orders on two fronts
The billionaire tech owner says Australia’s eSafety regulator is trying to control the internet for users around the world.
- Nick Bonyhady, Tess Bennett and Tom McIlroy
Billionaire Elon Musk ‘shouldn’t be dictating to us our social norms’
We went to western Sydney community leaders and asked if the videos of a church stabbing should be allowed to stay on X. Here’s what they said.
- Max Mason
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- Opinion
- AI
AI keeps going wrong. What if it can’t be fixed?
Pessimists warn it could wipe out humanity. Optimists hail a medical revolution. But sceptics argue that the technology is simply flawed.
- Henry Mance
- Exclusive
- AI
Business is about to get a say on AI rules
The government plans to announce a revamped expert group to shape its thinking on the pivotal new technology around the time of the May budget.
- Nick Bonyhady
Samsung’s new OLED TV is the best TV ever. Or is it?
The idea that anything could be inferior to this device has forced us to ponder the very essence of what it means to have eyes in your head.
- John Davidson
Social media giants ‘no longer fear reputation risks’
Tech policy advocates say the era of tech companies complying with local regulations to protect their reputation is over.
- Tess Bennett
- Analysis
- Elon Musk
Two things could bring Elon Musk to heel on free speech
The billionaire has bowed to two things overseas: threats of jail for employees and wholesale throttling or blocking of X itself.
- Nick Bonyhady
Got a small audience? This start-up could help you monetise it
Kindling is figuring out what AI tools can help podcasters and YouTubers “supercharge” their content, and find someone willing to pay for it.
- John Davidson