Spotify gives artists control over their own profiles in AI era
Spotify is testing a new feature that puts artists in charge of what music appears on their profiles, tackling the surge of AI-generated content flooding the platform.
Aisha Khoury Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Aisha Khoury 
Privacy advocate Nicole Ozer takes helm at influential digital rights group
Nicole Ozer, a legal expert who has shaped California's strongest privacy laws, has been appointed executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, effective June 1.
Grace Okonkwo 
Matildas sent to Africa for World Cup build-up with limited options
With just 15 months until the 2027 Women's World Cup, the Matildas will face Malawi and Kenya in April friendlies, a far cry from the elite opposition coach Joe Montemurro says the team needs.
Patrick Donnelly 
Nine-year dormancy ends as SkyUI mod returns with source code release
SkyUI, one of Skyrim's most popular mods, has returned with a major update and open-sourced code, allowing community developers to maintain and improve the project indefinitely.
Priya Narayanan 
Clear Nail Polish That Works With Touchscreens Edges Closer to Reality
Researchers at Centenary College of Louisiana have developed a transparent, conductive nail polish that allows fingernails to work with smartphone touchscreens, using acid-base chemistry instead of hazardous metallic additives.
James Callahan 
The $80 Billion Reckoning: Why Meta's Metaverse Failed and What It Reveals About Tech
Neal Stephenson, who invented the metaverse concept in 1992, has declared the technology creepy and unmarketable. Meta's $80 billion bet on his vision has ended in failure, offering hard lessons about capital, strategy, and listening to consumers.
Darren Ong 
Apple's Overdue Siri Overhaul Takes Shape at WWDC 2026
Apple is planning to show off its long-delayed Siri redesign in June, featuring a dedicated app, Google Gemini integration, and a more ChatGPT-like interface that users can interact with through voice or text.
Tom Whitfield 
Brisbane's Olympic Stadium Deal Exposes the Cost of Democratic Compromise
Brisbane's new Olympic stadium location was officially unveiled on March 25, yet the decision to build near Gilchrist Avenue in Victoria Park leaves the government defending a project it previously opposed.
Daniel Kovac 
Intel's $199 Core Ultra 5 250K Plus resets expectations for budget CPUs
Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus punches well above its $199 price tag, delivering productivity performance that rivals chips costing hundreds more while matching AMD's entry-level offerings in gaming.
Zara Mitchell 
AI Attacks Are Accelerating Faster Than Defences Can Respond
Cyberattackers using AI tools are operating at machine speed, forcing IT teams to fundamentally rethink how they defend networks. The window for response is closing.
Oliver Pemberton 
Microsoft Signals Shift on Windows 11's Mandatory Account Requirement
Scott Hanselman, Microsoft's VP of Developer Community, has signalled the company is working to remove Windows 11's forced Microsoft account requirement. But real change faces internal resistance and remains far from certain.
Mitchell Tan 
NSW moves to expose the AI deception in rental listings
NSW legislation requiring agents to disclose AI-altered rental photos takes aim at a practice that has cost prospective tenants time, money, and trust in an already stressful market.
Yuki Tamura 
Professional cornhole player charged with murder after shooting passenger
Dayton James Webber, 27, has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting a passenger during an argument in Maryland. He was arrested in Virginia following a search involving multiple jurisdictions.
Tanya Birch 
Sydney teen charged with terror offences after weapons and extremist material found
A 16-year-old from inner-west Sydney has been charged with multiple terrorism offences after police allegedly found weapons and extremist material on his devices.
Zara Mitchell 
Payday Goes VR: Studio Behind Wraith Brings Heist Chaos to Meta Quest
Payday is jumping into virtual reality with Aces High, a four-player co-op heist game built from the ground up for VR headsets. The move signals Starbreeze's effort to recover from Payday 3's troubled launch.
Jake Nguyen 
AI infrastructure fractures as LiteLLM falls to widespread supply chain assault
Malicious versions of LiteLLM, a Python gateway used by thousands of AI applications, were published to PyPI with credential-stealing malware after attackers compromised the Trivy security scanner.
Aisha Khoury 
WoW's Nostalgic New Anthem Captures 22 Years of Memories
Blizzard released a new music video featuring Norwegian artist AURORA that walks players through World of Warcraft's entire history, from the night elf starting zone to its newest expansion.
Jake Nguyen 
iOS 26.4 adds AI playlists and lets families pay separately
iOS 26.4 brings AI-powered playlist creation to Apple Music and finally lets adult Family Sharing members use their own payment methods, addressing user frustrations that have persisted for over a decade.
Tom Whitfield 
1047 Games teases new Titanfall-inspired shooter while Splitgate recovers
1047 Games has announced plans for a new movement-focused shooter inspired by Titanfall and Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, even as its flagship title works to rebuild player trust after a troubled launch.
Oliver Pemberton 
EU Trade Deal Cuts EV Costs but Leaves Big Tax Intact
Australia's new free trade deal with the EU will make some electric vehicles cheaper, but the luxury car tax—which generates $1.1 billion annually for the government—will remain in place despite European pressure to scrap it.
Sarah Cheng 
Barkly Smokehouse Ham Recalled Over Listeria Contamination Risk
Supermarkets across NSW and Victoria are recalling Barkly Smokehouse's Lux Ham following concerns about possible listeria monocytogenes contamination. Vulnerable groups face heightened risk.
Helen Cartwright 
Australia's Critical Infrastructure Law Lacks Real Bite, Review Warns
An independent review has found Australia's critical infrastructure security law is perceived as toothless, with operators treating penalties as a routine cost rather than taking real action.
James Callahan 
HBO's £4 Billion Gamble: What Potter's Record Budget Says About Streaming's New Reality
HBO has admitted the Harry Potter series represents a financial commitment unlike anything it normally makes. What that confession reveals about streaming's present and future.
Nina Papadopoulos 
How AI is narrowing jobs, not eliminating them
Academic research challenges doomsday predictions about AI job losses, suggesting the real threat lies not in job elimination but in task decomposition that leaves workers doing narrower, often lower-paid work.
Zara Mitchell 
Werribee Zoo Celebrates First Single Lion Cub Born in 41 Years
Werribee Open Range Zoo has welcomed its first single lion cub in four decades, born to first-time mother Asali. The birth marks an important milestone for the zoo's breeding and conservation efforts.
Aisha Khoury 
Welfare System Frays as Fuel Crisis Squeezes Australia's Poorest
Australians receiving welfare payments are bearing the brunt of Australia's fuel crisis, with advocacy groups urging the government to suspend compulsory appointments and boost remote area support.
Marcus Ashbrook 
Singapore Airlines commits to daily flights at Western Sydney from November
Singapore Airlines will launch daily non-stop flights to Western Sydney International Airport from 23 November 2026, making it the first international carrier to formally commit to the new airport.
Daniel Kovac 
Sleep's Silent Impact: How 11 Minutes More a Night Could Transform Heart Health
An international study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that small daily improvements to sleep, exercise, and diet can cut heart attack risk by 10 per cent.
Oliver Pemberton 
Claude's New Auto Mode Solves a Real Developer Problem, But at What Cost
Anthropic introduced auto mode for Claude Code, letting AI handle permission decisions to reduce interruptions. The feature reveals deeper tensions between developer convenience and safety guardrails.
Daniel Kovac 
Google's New Android Automotive Push: Who Really Benefits?
Google is expanding Android Automotive beyond infotainment to control climate, seats, and other non-safety systems. Early adoption suggests hesitation from major carmakers despite the potential cost savings.
Jake Nguyen