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Covid-19 a 'growth hormone' for soaring Amazon

New York Times: Surge in online shopping reflected in quarterly report.

How to fight against big tech's power

New York Times: We are beholden to a few Big Tech overlords for much of our digital lives.

Heat goes on Big Tech: Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon chiefs grilled by US Congress

Accusations of censorship and anti-competitive behaviour.

'Fabulous selection of books': New Conservative NZ post backfires

A Facebook post by the New Conservative Party has had an unexpected public response.

'Totally out of touch': Labour MP slammed for 'tone deaf' post about pay cut

Labour MP Greg O'Connor has since deleted the controversial post.

'I've finally died': Bride's Facebook post shocks

She left loved ones gobsmacked when she posted a Facebook message hours after her death.

Who will be the first member of the $2 trillion club?

Silicon Valley's behemoths have a combined worth greater than Japan's GDP.

How Facebook handles climate misinformation

New York Times: Policy leaves a huge loophole for climate change deniers.

Matt Heath: You have the social power. Use it!

Social media is destroying us. So how can you take back the power? Matt Heath explains

The loneliness of Mark Zuckerberg

He's one of the richest and most powerful men, but Zuckerberg seems increasingly isolated.

'Morally impossible': Some advertisers take a timeout from Facebook

New York Times: Ever since Zuckerberg defended the platform, companies are staying away.

How to delete your old, embarrassing Facebook posts in bulk

Facebook has released a tool that makes it easier to say goodbye to the bad times.

Lawsuit says Trump's social media crackdown violates free speech

Trump's efforts to hit back at Twitter face a legal challenge.

Now more than ever, Facebook is a 'Mark Zuckerberg production'

New York Times: Facebook's problems have become too acute to leave to anyone else.

Facebook buys Giphy, popular tool for creating animated GIFs

The deal is estimated to be valued around $400 million

Important work from Christchurch Call continues

COMMENT: A year after the Christchurch call, it's clear the only way forward is together.

Revealed: RNZ spent $100,000 on media attack ads

RNZ's controversial ad campaign that raised ire of media counterparts cost over $100,000.

Calls to support Māori business in Covid 19 recovery

A Facebook page to tautoko such businesses has been widely shared.