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
Muse Image will power new AI creative tools across Meta AI, Instagram and WhatsApp.
by Mediaweek – Jul 8, 2026
It’s time to reserve your WhatsApp username
WhatsApp users can reserve usernames ahead of a wider rollout designed to reduce the need to share phone numbers.
by Mediaweek – Jun 30, 2026
Meta launches AI smart glasses in Australia
The range starts at AUD $469 and includes a Kylie Jenner-designed frame.
by Mediaweek – Jun 24, 2026
Meta, Disney, Yahoo vet Jon Kee joins Fabulate in major APAC play
Kee will lead commercial operations across three of APAC's fastest-growing creator markets.
by Mediaweek – Jun 16, 2026
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by Mediaweek – Jun 12, 2026
Apple unveils new Siri AI at WWDC 2026
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by Mediaweek – Jun 9, 2026
Amazon scraps AI leaderboard after workers caught cheating
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by Duane Hatherly – May 29, 2026
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by Nate Vella – May 27, 2026
Elon Musk’s X fined $650k in Australian child safety battle
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by Mediaweek – May 22, 2026
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by Paul Sinkinson – May 20, 2026
Bureau of Meteorology executive departs amidst $96m website saga
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Elon Musk loses OpenAI court battle
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