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NASA’s new moon rocket heads to pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February

Jan 17 2026
NASA’s giant new moon rocket is on its way to the launch pad

Supreme Court will decide on use of warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users

Jan 16 2026
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide the constitutionality of broad search warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes

YouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content

Jan 16 2026
YouTube is updating its guidelines for videos containing what advertisers define as controversial content, like abortion and self-harm, allowing more creators to earn full ad revenue when they tackle sensitive issues in a nongraphic way

ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

Jan 16 2026
OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren’t paying for the premium version

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia ban for children

Jan 16 2026
Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia

She set a photo afire, and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters

Jan 16 2026
A woman in Canada has become a global symbol of defiance against Iran’s regime

How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes

Jan 16 2026
The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are holding an event Friday taking aim at power shortages and price spikes from data centers for artificial intelligence

Aimed at young Chinese who live alone, a new app asks: ‘Are you dead?’

Jan 16 2026
In China, the names of things are often either ornately poetic or stunningly direct

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“Listen to Your Gut”: A Departing CEO’s Call to Action

Jan 16 2026

Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon shares hard-earned lessons for CEOs.

Why Training Employees Pays Off Twice

Jan 16 2026

New research shows that upskilling boosts both employees’ and managers’ productivity.

Why People Create AI “Workslop”—and How to Stop It

Jan 16 2026

It isn’t a failure of the technology. It’s a failure of management.

5 Psychology-Backed Principles for More Effective Personalization

Jan 15 2026

Managed sensitively and securely, “confessional commerce” can create a deeper, more valuable experience for users.

One Company Used Tech as a Tool. Another Gave It a Role. Which Did Better?

Jan 15 2026

New research compares the outcomes of two similar firms with very different perspectives on technology.

Why Keeping Up with Change Feels Harder Than Ever

Jan 15 2026

Four factors explain why this era of constant upheaval is pushing leaders to their limits—and what they need to do differently.

The Best Leaders Are Great Followers

Jan 14 2026

They excel at listening, learning, and adapting—not just commanding from the top.

What Leaders Get Wrong About Strategic Alignment

Jan 14 2026

A survey of 400 executives identifies the most common mistakes—and how to avoid them.

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Australia’s New Aged Care Act Raises Expectations for Workforce Data

Jan 16 2026

Australia’s new Aged Care Act raises the bar for workforce visibility. Here’s why HR data and connected systems are now essential for aged care providers.

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Meta Removes 544K Teen Accounts Under Australia’s Ban

Jan 12 2026

The tech titan isn’t celebrating this compliance milestone. Instead, it launched a scathing attack on the legislation.

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Essential Eight: What Organisations Should Expect in 2026

Dec 10 2025

Explore how the Essential Eight may shift in 2026, why ACSC expectations could rise, and what Australian organisations should do for greater resilience.

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Australian Teens Seek Injunction to Block Nationwide Social Media Cut-Off

Nov 28 2025

The impending ban is facing a constitutional challenge from two 15-year-olds, who are backed by the advocacy group, the Digital Freedom Project.

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Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Nov 24 2025

Named platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, and the streaming services Kick and Twitch.

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Microsoft Signs $9.7B Deal With IREN for AI Cloud Expansion

Nov 3 2025

The deal makes Microsoft IREN’s largest customer, with $1.94 billion in annualized revenue expected over the next five years.

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iPhone 17 Cheat Sheet: Key Features, Price, and Availability

Sep 10 2025

Get tips on maximizing your iPhone 17 experience and choose which model of the Apple device is right for you.

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Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over AI Chatbots’ App Store Rankings

Aug 12 2025

Musk is accusing Apple of favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over Grok, which his AI company xAI developed.

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