Reactions to Media Bargaining Code:
Tech sector urges media, tech giants to shake hands
'Value of journalism recognised', says Michael Miller
Nine opposes concessions for Google, Facebook
- After what feels like a decade of talking about this, yesterday treasurer Josh Frydenberg tabled the Media Bargaining code in Federal parliament
- Reactions from the media were mixed - some thought the legislation was a giant step forward, others a missed opportunity
- News Corp Australasia’s executive chairman Michael Miller:
- “It recognises the value of journalism, and it puts a framework in place to formalise how digital platforms and media companies should work together,” he said.
- “It’s important to have as many Australian voices heard as possible. And in a practical sense, this legislation will give us the ability to cover more topics in more regions, with the confidence that the journalism that we are publishing is also going to reach the right people.”
- Nine doesn’t like it. A spokesperson said the concessions given to Facebook and Google further entrench their monopoly power and the imbalance in media and tech regulation.
- Yolanda Redrup at The Fin interviewed industry heavyweights from tech and media for their takes
- Tech industry veteran Paul Bassat called the code “bad policy”, but hoped it would see an end to the war of words between media and big tech:
- "It makes sense for both sides to sit down and work out something everyone can live with," he said. "In a perfect world you end up with a logic, rational outcome everyone can live with."
AFP powers delayed
AFP's new hacking powers referred to committee
Online account takeover powers sent to PJCIS for review
- Staying with the government, and the new powers proposed for the AFP, giving federal police the ability to take over online accounts of Australians, has thankfully been delayed
- The bill has been referred to the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security for further scrutiny.
- This means we won't see another tech bill rushed through before Christmas
Apple Announced AirPods Max
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-design/
- Apple had yet another hardware announcement to make in 2020, unveiling the AirPods Max overnight
- The over-ear headphones are $549 US, which is a jaw dropping $900 dollarydoos.
- At that price, these better be amazing. The current industry leading noise cancelling headphones are the Sony WH-1000XM4 - which can be bought for 400 dollarydoos
- Despite the price, Mark Gurman notes the shipping time has...
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