Tag: ACCC
-
Tik Tok Tax, Dell and Doordash get whacks, Google search shows some cracks: Vertical Hold Ep 442
How is Tik Tok responsible for billions of dollars in tax fraud? Why did Dell and DoorDash cop big fines from Aussie regulators? And why has Google's search become so awful in an age of AI? Special Guest Pickr's Leigh Stark!
-
Optus and Starlink take on Telstra, ACCC cracks down on data brokers: Vertical Hold Ep 437
What does Optus’ mobile deal with Starlink mean for regional Australians? How is Australia’s consumer watchdog cracking down on dodgy data brokers? Guests Consumer Policy Research Centre’s Digital Policy director […]
-
Microsoft bets big on ChatGPT, are Influencers ruining tech reviews? Vertical Hold Ep 413
Why is Microsoft dropping $14 billion into ChatGPT maker OpenAI, and what’s the future for these kinds of AI-generators? Why is the ACCC probing into the review activities of Aussie […]
-
Consumer watchdog bites back at tech giants, what’s holding back EVs in Australia? Vertical Hold Ep 405
How is the ACCC cracking down on big tech, again? Who is in the firing line and why? What’s holding back EV sales in Australia? What will it take to […]
-
ACCC tackles social media diversity, slams Google over location data: Vertical Hold Ep 392
Why has the ACCC fined Google 60 million bucks for misleading Australians? Why is the consumer watchdog turning its attention to social media? Special guest Gizmodo AU editor Asha Barbaschow!
-
Are mobile phone family bundles a good deal, and why is the ACCC going after Telstra for its 5G rollout? Vertical Hold Ep 390
Are Telstra’s new mobile bundles (or anyone’s) a good deal for families? Why is the ACCC gunning for Telstra over its 5G rollout? Are MVNOs the way to go? Special […]
-
Is Apple embracing right to repair — or strangling it? Are Aussie online retailers deceiving shoppers?: Vertical Hold Ep 377
Are we really being sold "bargains" when we shop online -- and what's being done to combat deceptive online sellers? With Apple's self-repair options launching, do they make sense for consumers -- or just Apple itself? Special Guest CPRC's Erin Turner!
-
Amazon’s Astro robot, Google vs ACCC round 3, RIP Apple Lightning? Vertical Hold ep 348
Who's going to pay a premium price for an Amazon Alexa based home robot? What's the ACCC's latest plan to limit Google's power? Speaking of power, is the EU's move to limit chargers to USB C only a positive step? Special Guest Gizmodo Australia editor Asha Barbaschow (@ashabeeeee)
-
Apple vs Epic Games, Google vs Australia: Vertical Hold ep 292
Apple vs Epic -- does the iGiant deserve such a big slice of Epic's Fortnite treasure chest? Why is Google using scare tactics to win over Australians in its fight with the ACCC over media funding? Special guest Finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman.
-
ACCC takes on Google, How hard did COVID-19 hit Aussie telcos: Vertical Hold ep 289
Why is Australia's consumer watchdog back at war with Google? How has the coronavirus pandemic taken its toll on Aussie telcos? Are NBN connections really getting a "free" 15% speed boost? Special guest Chris Duckett from ZDNet Australia.
