Category: Tech
Remember when the PS5 first dropped in 2020 and getting one felt harder than securing Taylor Swift tickets, or a rental in Auckland? Some Kiwi gamers waited six months or more to get their hands on Sony’s sleek, futuristic beast. Thankfully, those days are over. Stock is plentiful, PS4 support is slowly fading from online titles, and […]
Gay dating app Goose has been accused of using AI-generated men and inauthentic social media accounts to attract users to the platform. An investigation by Wired alleges that Goose, a dating and friendship app marketed as a more relationship-focused alternative to Grindr, used suspicious accounts as part of its promotional strategy. Goose has denied the […]
Several organisations and digital rights groups in the Netherlands have launched legal action against Meta, accusing the tech giant of unlawfully censoring queer communities through the mass removal of LGBTQI+ Instagram accounts. The mass removal of LGBTQ+ Instagram accounts occurred during the latest Instagram purge, which saw thousands of followers disappear from accounts including celebrities, […]
Smarter living starts at home From better sound and seamless organisation to connected lighting and smarter security, today’s smart home tech is designed to make everyday life easier and a little more enjoyable. Whether you’re streamlining your schedule, upgrading movie nights, keeping an eye on home while you’re away, or simply making daily routines run […]
More than 100 LGBTQ+ and sexual health-related Instagram accounts have reportedly been suspended or restricted in Meta’s latest round of account purges, which saw follower counts drop for almost every account in recent weeks. The move is raising fresh concerns about Meta’s moderation policies and the censorship of queer creators online. According to Repro Uncensored, […]
A new report from GLAAD has found that LGBTQ safety is continuing to decline across major social media platforms, with most companies receiving their lowest scores yet in the organisation’s annual assessment of policies affecting queer users. The sixth annual Social Media Safety Index evaluates TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads on policies relating […]
Cruising app Sniffies has entered into a $100 million partnership with Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, prompting concern among users that the sex-positive platform could lose the raw, community-driven feel that helped make it popular. Under the deal, Match Group will become a significant minority owner of Sniffies, with the option […]
Tim Cook is stepping down as chief executive of Apple after 15 years in the role, bringing to a close one of the most consequential leadership periods in the company’s history. Apple has confirmed that Cook will hand over to longtime Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus on 1 September 2026. Cook will […]