Australia tightens social‑media restrictions for users under 16

Australia announced tougher enforcement of its ban on social‑media platforms for users under 16, expanding verification checks and supervision mechanisms to protect minors from inappropriate content.

SpaceX disclosed plans to launch a consumer‑focused mobile version of its Starlink satellite service, aiming to provide global, on‑the‑move connectivity in the United States. Google began allowing Brazilian Gmail users to change the part of their address before "@gmail.com" for the first time in more than two decades, enabling the new address to serve as a login for other Google services. The European Space Agency reported that a large asteroid will pass near Earth this weekend but poses no significant risk. The Vera Rubin Observatory is expected to contribute data that could advance understanding of dark energy.

These developments were highlighted in the Olhar Digital News roundup for June 26, 2026.