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Vocus backs LEO satellites to bridge regional broadband divide
First public test for 2021 digital Census platform
Outdated libraries leave govt websites vulnerable, researchers say
NBN Co reveals first locations with an FTTN upgrade path to full fibre
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Telstra loses to Optus in network coverage ad case
Ordered to pay costs.
Sep 28 2020 12:29PM
Apple to delay privacy change threatening Facebook, mobile ads
Changes won't be enforced until next year.
Sep 4 2020 12:29PM
Google ad rebound offsets Alphabet's first-ever sales drop
Shares remain steady.
Jul 31 2020 1:42PM
Facebook smashes revenue estimates amid pandemic, forecasts ad growth
As users spend more time online.
Jul 31 2020 1:42PM
ACCC takes second swing at Google for allegedly misleading customers
This time over expanded use of personal data.
Jul 27 2020 11:32AM
Google's US ad revenue to take a hit due to pandemic
According to eMarketer numbers.
Jun 23 2020 9:55AM
Huawei launches UK advertising blitz ahead of security review
Seeks to limit further restrictions on its activities.
Jun 9 2020 6:28AM
Facebook gets rid of 'pseudoscience' ad-targeting
Social media giant culls category to curb COVID-19 misinformation.
Apr 24 2020 1:44PM
Facebook refuses to ban political ads ahead of US election
But will give users some control.
Jan 10 2020 9:02AM
Tougher rules in store for Google, Facebook over UK online ads
After in-depth investigation by competition regulator.
Dec 19 2019 1:00PM
Google moots open standards to limit user web tracking
The cookie crumbles as users fight invasive marketing on the web.
Aug 23 2019 1:58PM
Australian Electoral Commission boots online blitz to counter fake news
Urges voters to “Stop and Consider”, but not everyone is convinced
Apr 16 2019 7:19AM
When it comes to disclosing sponsors, your Google Assistant may be mute
Voice proves difficult ground for ad-supported searching.
Apr 2 2019 12:44PM
End of the road for Aussie GPS makers 'lifetime' claims
After ACCC finds advertising potentially misleading.
Jan 23 2019 11:24AM
ACCC calls on Facebook, Google to speed scam ad takedowns
Celebrity-fronted fake ads generate hordes of complaints.
Sep 26 2018 9:20AM
Facebook refutes push into public cloud
As share price smashed.
Jul 26 2018 5:36PM
Telstra loses court case over 'unlimited' mobile ads
In proceedings brought by Optus.
May 23 2018 4:29PM
ACCC to drag ISPs before court over slow internet speeds
Telstra and others under investigation.
Jun 1 2017 11:57AM
Methbot ad fraud ring nets millions of dollars a day
Hundreds of millions of bogus impressions created.
Dec 21 2016 6:28AM
Google tries to end browser privacy violation lawsuit
Throws millions to make cookie ad tracking court case go away.
Sep 1 2016 3:50PM
