All Things Internet: The Big Players & The Issues

The world has grown increasingly connected over the past few decades and a huge chunk of our lives are online. We cover the companies you care about: YouTube, Google, Amazon, and the issues you care about: NBN, IoT, social media, privacy and security.

  • Netflix Will Reward Binge Watchers With Fewer Ads

    Netflix Will Reward Binge Watchers With Fewer Ads

    If you’ve made a habit of binging popular Netflix series like October hits Beckham and The Fall of the House of Usher, and you subscribe to the ad tier, your couch-potato experience will soon contain fewer interruptions. According to a Netflix press release, starting in 2024, “after watching three consecutive episodes, members will be presented…


  • Apple’s Payment Requirements Are Out of Control, Dutch Regulators Say Enough Is Enough

    Apple’s Payment Requirements Are Out of Control, Dutch Regulators Say Enough Is Enough

    Apple’s payment practices requiring subscription-forward apps to exclusively accept payments through Apple Pay violated antitrust laws, according to a Dutch regulator ruling reported by Bloomberg. The Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets ruled that Apple violated European Union antitrust laws by unfairly targeting apps that offer subscription services. The Dutch regulator reportedly cited Match Group…