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Farewell Totally Wild and Scope in latest cuts to local, smart kids TV

One month after the end of kids TV quotas in Australia, we're hit with the end of two great shows about science and nature on Network 10.

Farewell Totally Wild and Scope in latest cuts to local, smart kids TV
Media

Foxtel will eat itself

Binge. Kayo. Presto. Foxtel has a long history of internal fiefdoms actively hurting its efforts to grow new digital services.

Foxtel will eat itself
Culture

Bridgerton and the Netflixification of English Regency history

While Bridgerton brings us hot Regency action, how does its focus and diversity clash or gel with Austen's works from the time?

Bridgerton and the Netflixification of English Regency history
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Amazon Prime's AFL documentary first-glimpse trailer means footy's back, baby

A first-glimpse trailer of Amazon Prime's AFL documentary 'Making Their Mark' is here and it looks like good stuff.

Amazon Prime's AFL documentary first-glimpse trailer means footy's back, baby
Business

Everyone looks ridiculous in the Australian media bargaining code fight

Big media, big tech, and big politics. Everyone is trying to look like the biggest tool in the name of winning a fight about the wrong thing.

Everyone looks ridiculous in the Australian media bargaining code fight

Bad bargain, wrong code

This media bargaining code battle has been running for about three years now, and the closer it gets to the finish line, the more everyone involved look like assholes.

Bad bargain, wrong code
Politics

US Govt speaks up on Australia's proposal to force Google and Facebook to pay up

Australia's developing media laws continue to get spicy, with US officials the latest detractors alongside Facebook and Google.

US Govt speaks up on Australia's proposal to force Google and Facebook to pay up
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The best and worst things I bought from dodgy targeted ads in 2020

In 2020 we bought some dodgy ass products from social media advertising. From pure glory to PayPal disputes, here's how it all turned out.

The best and worst things I bought from dodgy targeted ads in 2020
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Make GLaDOS, SpongeBob and other friends say what you want with this AI text-to-speech tool

This AI website lets you make characters, including from games like Persona 4 and TF2, say whatever you want with scary accuracy.

Make GLaDOS, SpongeBob and other friends say what you want with this AI text-to-speech tool
Games

Too many people think they know what went wrong with Cyberpunk 2077

Instead of pretending we know what really happened behind the scenes, it's more valuable to consider the complexities of making games.

Too many people think they know what went wrong with Cyberpunk 2077
Technology

20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter

It's been 'interesting', but here's some brilliant TV, tech, games, and standout moments that delighted, inspired or helped us along the way.

20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter
Culture

Byteside’s favourite TV shows of 2020

Nice, weird, funny and fierce. From Lasso to Mando and more, these are Byteside's favourite TV shows of 2020.

Byteside’s favourite TV shows of 2020
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Dune director Denis Villeneuve: "Warner Bros. just might have killed the Dune franchise"

Denis Villeneuve thinks Warner Bros. "might just have killed the Dune franchise", which would be a tragedy for all involved.

Dune director Denis Villeneuve: "Warner Bros. just might have killed the Dune franchise"
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Full Xbox Game Pass library coming to iOS and PC via cloud tech

Microsoft is going all-in on cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass, while confirming a workaround for Apple's difficult requirements.

Full Xbox Game Pass library coming to iOS and PC via cloud tech
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Christopher Nolan unleashes on Warner Bros and "worst streaming service" HBO Max

Tenet director Christopher Nolan isn't thrilled with Warner Bros.' decision to launch 2021's film lineup on HBO Max alongside theatres.

Christopher Nolan unleashes on Warner Bros and "worst streaming service" HBO Max
Culture

New survey results reveal Disney's unsettling monopoly on pop culture franchises

An entertainment research company found the top 20 entertainment franchises. Unsurprisingly, Disney owns most of them.

New survey results reveal Disney's unsettling monopoly on pop culture franchises
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ABC TV's Gruen takes aim at advertising on Twitch and games

Popular ABC TV show Gruen gets stuck into how brands are trying to advertise games and on Twitch.

ABC TV's Gruen takes aim at advertising on Twitch and games
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On Fleet: Twitter's 'Fleets' are good, actually

Twitter Fleets are like Instagram and Snapchat's popular Stories features. So why so much hate being thrown at the idea?

On Fleet: Twitter's 'Fleets' are good, actually
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Fleeting fingers and free photo farewells

Tweety fleets, Apple's M1 gets tested, NSW gets digital vouchers, and we've got a great recommendation for the speed cube lovers.

Fleeting fingers and free photo farewells
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Wonder Woman 1984 could get a simultaneous cinema and digital release

Could we see the release of Wonder Woman 1984 in cinemas and via digital platforms on the same day? It's only the future of cinema at stake.

Wonder Woman 1984 could get a simultaneous cinema and digital release