Australia's proposed social media ban is very broad and will likely affect gaming platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. We discuss the impact on the gaming industry if this comes into effect.

Disney announced new Star Wars movies, then almost immediately cancelled one of them. What are they doing? Does anyone there have any idea what to do? Probably not.

Track your farts for science. Really. CSIRO have launched a citizen science initiative to track how often and how badly you fart to investigate gut health. Science is amazing.

Social media ban affecting gamers

- The government plans to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Here's what we know so far - ABC News

The Future of Star Wars

- Disney Turns To Rey To Lead 'Star Wars' Movies With Everyone Else Dead

Community farting

- ‘Chart your fart’: Calling Aussies to track flatulence for science - CSIRO

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This week we went to Supanova 100. We'll discuss our favorite panels, some great sights and of course the best cosplays.

Brisbane Supanova 2024

– Event Home - Supanova Comic Con & Gaming

Shane Syddall from Comics Network Australia (ComX)

– Comics Network Australia

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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has a new pay to win audio tier using customised Head Related Transfer Functions. Cool tech, but what isn't cool is allowing some players who can afford a subscription to have a gameplay advantage.

Netflix are saving the Anime industry by... *checks notes* paying the animators a fair wage. This utterly insane idea will hopefully lead the industry in a better direction, away from child labour and exploitative practices.

Aureispira bacteria have been witnessed using grappling hooks and cannons to hunt unsuspecting prey. This pirates of the microscopic world scenario could lead to interesting nanobot technology.

COD Black Ops 6 new tier…enhanced headphone mode

- What exactly is up with Black Ops 6's 'Enhanced Headphone Mode' and its $20 paid tier | PC Gamer

Netflix is saving anime

- Netflix Reveals How It's Helping Save the Anime Industry in Massive New Report

Bacteria Pirate AHOY

- Microscopic pirates attack with cellular cannons and grappling hooks

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