Tweet After blocking Australian users from accessing news for a week, Facebook has finally agreed to unblock news in the country after a discussion with the Australian government to make changes to the law. Read more… Neowin
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Google starts paying Australian publishers under its News Showcase program
Tweet Google will now pay regional and independent publishers in Australia for curating their content as part of the News Showcase program and for giving access to their articles behind a paywall. Read more… Neowin
Microsoft wants to step up and fill the void if Google exits the Australian market
Tweet Last week, Google threatened to leave Australia if it is forced to pay media outlets. Following this, Microsoft had a meeting with the PM where it expressed the desire to fill the void left by Google. Read more… Neowin
You can now see (and hear) Australian animals in AR on Google
Tweet Google is adding a few more creatures to its AR experiences on Google search, this time focusing on Australian wildlife. Animals such as koalas and quokkas are available with 3D models and sound. Read more… Neowin
The Xbox One X has been removed from Microsoft’s Australian website
Tweet Microsoft has seemingly removed the Xbox One X from its Australian website, and now only mentions the One S and Series X. Australian retailers also don’t expect new shipments of the Xbox One X. Read more… Neowin