Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: Friction and Enforcement

Why are 33% of Australian children still using social media despite the new under-16 ban? Learn about the government investigations into Meta and TikTok.

#australiatech, #socialmediaban, #onlinesafety, #parenting, #digitalpolicy

https://newsletter.tf/australia-under-16-social-media-ban-compliance-issues/

New data shows that 33% of children under 16 are still using banned social media apps in Australia. This is a significant gap compared to the government's goal of total removal.

#australiatech, #socialmediaban, #onlinesafety, #parenting, #digitalpolicy
https://newsletter.tf/australia-under-16-social-media-ban-compliance-issues/

Australia’s mobile app ecosystem is evolving fast in 2026. AI, IoT, 5G, Super Apps, and cross-platform innovation are reshaping digital experiences.
So, is your business ready to lead the next wave of transformation? Discover the top mobile app development trends defining the future.
Check out the blog now to build smarter, scale faster & stay ahead.

https://ripenapps.com/blog/top-mobile-app-development-trends-in-australia/
#AppDevelopmentTrends #AppDevelopmentAustralia #AustraliaTech #AustralianStartups #DigitalTransformationAU #TechAustralia

Grid Resilience: Can We Go 100% Electric Without a Total Rebuild?

In a recent episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, host Robert Llewellyn interviewed Tim Jarratt, Executive for External Affairs & Strategy at Ausgrid, to discuss the future of power networks. The conversation reveals that while the grid needs to evolve, EVs may not be the primary challenge critics claim.
#GreenTech #ElectricGrid #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #AustraliaTech #EVCharging
https://www.greentech-news.org/can-everyone-go-electric-without-rebuilding-the-grid/

The Great Australian Firewall for kids just got bigger! 🇦🇺 Reddit and Kick are now on the list of platforms banned for under-16s, effective Dec 10. Platforms, not parents, are on the hook for enforcement with hefty penalties. Will this actually protect kids, or just create a new cat-and-mouse game for devs?

Read more: https://www.engadget.com/reddit-will-be-included-in-australias-looming-under-16-social-media-ban-213052856.html?src=rss

#AustraliaTech #DigitalRights #AgeVerification #TechPolicy #Reddit

I created a SaaS using Rust and WebAssembly. It's still a proof of concept.

I'd love it if folks could give me feedback on it.

I'm working on an updated version which uses Web Workers and streaming in chunks.

It's called ToolStack.

ToolStack | Private.Secure.Fast https://share.google/UAUIwQCLxF7TWrf9k

#webdevelopment #rustprogramminglanguage #webassembly #programming #bootstrap #indiedev #edgecomputing #productivity #privacyfirst #noads #AustraliaTech #ToolStack

🚀 L'Australia entra nel futuro con il lancio del suo supercomputer AI! Ecco perché è un grande passo per la tecnologia globale! #AustraliaTech #AIRevolution #socialmedia #artificialintelligence #technology

🔗 https://aibay.it/notizie/australia-accende-supercomputer-ai-per-sovranita-digitale-2025-09-02

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Stay Connected Anywhere in Australia! Telstra has launched satellite messaging, allowing customers to send SMS from virtually anywhere in the country using the SpaceX Starlink network. Currently available on the Samsung Galaxy S25, this service is a game-changer for those in remote areas. Calls and data services are expected to follow in 2026.

#Telstra #SatelliteMessaging #StayConnected #AustraliaTech #starlink

https://amp.9news.com.au/article/e0595a0d-42ff-455c-9935-a30b3b8acbb3