Amanda Yeo is Mashable's Australian reporter, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. This includes everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.
Amanda previously worked in refugee law to assist people seeking asylum in Australia, and holds degrees in both Communication and Laws. After making the switch to journalism, her articles have appeared in numerous publications such as Kotaku, Fandom, Cosmos, and Empire Magazine. Her fiction has also been published in several books, and her work performed by theatre companies such as the Australian Theatre for Young People.
By Amanda Yeo
Stephen Colbert revels in calling Trump a convicted felon after 34 guilty verdicts
"We might be facing a situation where if you can't do the time – and I can't believe I'm saying this – don't do the crime."
By Amanda Yeo
'Venom: The Last Dance' trailer: Tom Hardy is back for more unhinged alien symbiote codependency
They know exactly what they're doing with that ''till death do they part' tagline.
By Amanda Yeo
Trump denies he ever said 'lock her up.' Seth Meyers proves otherwise.
"It's time for the closest look we've ever taken in our f***ing lives."
By Amanda Yeo
Japanese billionaire cancels private SpaceX moon mission, crew devastated
The Starship was originally scheduled to take civilians to the moon in 2023.
By Amanda Yeo
X's best reactions to Trump's 34 felony convictions
X users congratulate Trump for winning a popular vote.
By Amanda Yeo
Jimmy Kimmel gleefully reacts to Trump's 34 guilty verdicts
He's hoping the former U.S. president will be sentenced to community service.
By Amanda Yeo
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was fired for 'outright lying,' says former board member
Helen Toner also revealed the board found out ChatGPT had been released via social media.
By Amanda Yeo
Bluesky finally has DMs
They're a bit limited right now, but you can still slide into them.
By Amanda Yeo
Netflix's 'Sweet Tooth' trailer teases fantasy series' final season
Kelly Marie Tran has joined the cast for the show's final season, and she looks like a badass.
By Amanda Yeo
'Babes' red-band trailer: Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau grapple with pregnancy in gross-out comedy
Featuring an awful lot of bodily fluids.
By Amanda Yeo
Twitch now lets you filter out streams with sexual, violent, and alcohol-related content
Viewers can now exclude broadcasts with mature themes from their searches.
By Amanda Yeo
Microsoft Build 2024: What to expect
This year, Microsoft's annual conference will focus on AI.
By Amanda Yeo
Drag queen fighting game 'Drag Her!' cancelled, to be released unfinished for free
The game features real drag queens such as Kim Chi and Laganja Estranja.
By Amanda Yeo
'Dìdi' trailer is a perfect look at growing up online in the 2000s
Featuring handheld camcorders, skate videos, and searching YouTube for how to kiss.
By Amanda Yeo
Google I/O 2024 keynote: How to watch live
Here's how to tune in for all of Google's big announcements.
By Amanda Yeo
How to pair Apple AirPods with an Android device
You don't need iOS to use Apple's earbuds.
By Amanda Yeo
Bumble apologises for 'anti-celibacy' ads after furious backlash
The billboards were criticised as shaming women for refraining from sex.
By Amanda Yeo
'We missed the mark': Apple apologises for tone-deaf iPad ad
Viewers criticised it as "destructive," "heartless," and "cruel."
By Amanda Yeo
K-pop fans are furious about racism at the Met Gala. Here's why.
Stray Kids fans are calling out 'blatant xenophobia' at the event.
By Amanda Yeo
The 2024 Met Gala was filled with floral fashion. The internet had thoughts.
"See this? This is how you dress for a theme. A lot of you should be taking notes."
By Amanda Yeo
Jack Dorsey has left Bluesky
He's also pouring millions into a different decentralised network protocol.
By Amanda Yeo
Free Comic Book Day is this weekend, so here's all the free comics you can grab
There's something for everyone.
By Amanda Yeo
5 essential gadgets for turning your home into a self-care sanctuary
Upgrade your downtime.
By Amanda Yeo
President Biden signs TikTok ban bill into law
The app will be banned nationwide unless it's sold.
By Amanda Yeo