by Paige Fryer | Mar 13, 2024 | News, Tech & Research
Facebook faces a fresh challenge – its waning popularity with Generation Z, according to latest figures.Since its launch in 2004, Facebook, part of Meta, has amassed billions of users and asserted its position as the core of the social media landscape.However,...
by Ethan Rix | Apr 22, 2020 | News
The Australian government has directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to develop a mandatory code of conduct to address the growing dominance of digital platforms over news media companies. The code, announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg,...
by Megan Palermo | Apr 2, 2019 | Govt & Politics, News
Facebook is under fire of politicians and academics after the Christchurch terror attack was live streamed on the social media platform and shared millions of times. Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for a global crackdown on social media companies. “If they can...
by Elizabeth Jack | Mar 27, 2018 | News, Tech & Research
It’s no secret that Facebook analyses personal information, likes and friend count to customise feeds to best suit users. Every time a sponsored ad appears, it’s because Facebook knows what content engages the user and therefore markets products and...
by Hannah Laxton-Koonce | Apr 26, 2017 | News
Scientists and futurists expect our everyday relationships with technology will soon include virtual reality. The online world is quickly moving from screens to virtual space. Fans can now enter into the wild and funny world of popular cartoon characters Rick and...