Category: Tech
Specialised crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people has returned to America’s 988 Crisis Lifeline, more than a year after the dedicated service was shut down. The “Press 3” option resumed on 30 September, once again allowing LGBTQ+ youth to connect with crisis counsellors specifically trained to support their needs. The service had been unavailable since […]
LGBTQ+ Australians in the State of Victoria now have a simpler way to report hate, discrimination and harassment without having to make a formal complaint or go directly to police. Victoria’s upgraded Community Reporting Tool allows anyone to confidentially report discrimination, sexual harassment, hate speech, vilification, victimisation, human-rights concerns or change and suppression practices to […]
From being the only woman in the room to helping shape some of gaming’s biggest titles, Insomniac Games Senior Project Director Jess Reiner-Reed talks to Oliver Hall about the release of Marvel’s Wolverine, queer inclusion and the extraordinary evolution of game development What has your experience been like as a woman in a senior role within the gaming industry? […]
Grindr has agreed to pay £26 million to settle a major UK lawsuit brought by thousands of users who alleged the dating app unlawfully shared highly sensitive personal information with advertising companies. Around 12,000 people were represented in the claim, which accused Grindr of breaching UK privacy laws through data practices used before 2020. The […]
Derek Chadwick has stepped away from Goose, the gay dating app he co-founded as an alternative to platforms such as Grindr and Scruff, saying the company’s direction no longer aligns with his original vision. The actor, model and entrepreneur announced his departure on Instagram, confirming he is no longer involved with Goose “in any capacity”. […]
A growing number of queer, gay and inclusive venues in Sydney and Melbourne say their Instagram and Facebook accounts have been suspended, restricted or removed by Meta without clear explanation. The Laird, The 86, Palms on Oxford, UBQ and Tribe @ 231 are among the latest businesses affected. Meta has reportedly cited reasons including “human […]
Meta has come under scrutiny at Australia’s Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion after hearings revealed a sharp drop in hateful content being removed from Facebook following policy changes introduced in early 2025. The Royal Commission was established on 9 January 2026 in response to the antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on 14 […]
HBO Max landed in Aotearoa last month with a suitably glossy launch party at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre, complete with highly Instagrammable food, an endless bar tab and a guest list stacked with influencers keen to be seen. Its arrival has left Sky’s streaming platform NEON looking a little less luminous, after losing its strongest content. The HBO […]