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TECHNOLOGY

Sunday essay: networked hatred – new technology and the rise of the right

Senators during the Senate Select Intelligence Committee's hearing on the social media influence in the 2016 U.S. elections in Washington November 2017. The...

Get set for take-off in electric aircraft, the next transport disruption

Multiple forms of electric aircraft are being developed rapidly. MagniX, Author provided (No reuse) Move aside electric cars, another disruption set to occur in...

Control, cost and convenience determine how Australians use the technology in their home

Who’s the boss in a smart home? Shutterstock/Tracy ben We have access to plenty of technology that can serve us by automating more of...

Artificial intelligence in Australia needs to get ethical, so we have a plan

Artificial intelligence needs to be developed with an ethical framework. Shutterstock/Alexander Supertramp The question of whether technology is good or bad depends on how it’s...

Zuckerberg’s ‘new rules’ for the internet must move from words to actions

Mark Zuckerberg has been asked before to fix how Facebook is used by others for no good, now he wants others to help...

Six images reveal how we ‘see’ data and capture invisible science

Light bounces from an image to your eye, and is interpreted by your brain. oldskool photography / Unsplash As an experimental video-maker working at...

Anxieties over livestreams can help us design better Facebook and YouTube content moderation

Livestream on Facebook isn’t just a tool for sharing violence – it has many popular social and political uses. glen carrie/unsplash,  As families in...

Privacy pivot: Facebook wants to be more like WhatsApp. But details are scarce

From town square to private connections: is that Facebook of the future? Shutterstock/klevo Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg delivered a 3,000+ word post last week, spelling out a...

The internet is now an arena for conflict, and we’re all caught up in it

There is a vast infrastructure of digital tools that can be used to strategically manipulate behaviour for tactical gain. Shutterstock Most people think...

Virtual reality adds to tourism through touch, smell and real people’s experiences

  Virtual reality can bring historical sites to life. Back in 2001, an acquaintance who worked for Lonely Planet told me about a surprise discovery....
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Mikyla Cara Drops Infectious New Single: “If u Don’t Mind”

Channeling the essence of neo-soul and R&B, Mikyla Cara brings us a timeless gem that harkens back to the golden era of R&B. With...

Unleashing the Power of Content: A Guide to Effective Content Marketing

Have you ever come across a piece of content that held your attention for a long time? If you have, you must know the...

CARL NIELSEN DESIGN ACCELERATOR

  Applications are now open for the Carl Nielsen Design Accelerator, supported by a generous bequest from Carl and Judy Nielsen. The accelerator is open to...

Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.