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Texas sues Google over biometric recognition features

21-10-2022 15:55

The US state of Texas filed a lawsuit against Google on Thursday, accusing the internet giant of harvesting large amounts of biometric data from people without their explicit consent, a claim rejected by the California-based company.
Texas sues Google over biometric recognition features

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Twitter to lay off nearly three-quarters of staff

21-10-2022 14:23

Massive layoffs appear to be on the horizon at Twitter, especially if billionaire Elon Musk completes his $44 billion purchase of the company, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.
Twitter to lay off nearly three-quarters of staff

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Indian watchdog fine Google $162 million over market dominance

21-10-2022 10:35

Google has been fined more than $160 million by India’s anti-trust watchdog after a probe found the tech behemoth was abusing its commanding position in the local smartphone market.
Indian watchdog fine Google $162 million over market dominance

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Netflix to charge for extra users from 2023

19-10-2022 14:41

Netflix, an American subscription streaming service and production firm, has said it will begin assessing costs for password sharing in the early 2023 period.
Netflix to charge for extra users from 2023

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Tech firm unveils mobile app to secure devices

19-10-2022 10:51

African tech-media firm Bit Bender Production Limited has released a mobile application, Verivault App, to the Nigerian market.
Tech firm unveils mobile app to secure devices

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Police warn new recruits against reckless use of social media

18-10-2022 18:27

The Nigeria Police Force has warned its new recruits and other personnel against reckless and inappropriate use of social media platforms to promote indiscipline, unethical acts and unapproved activities either in an official or personal capacity.
Police warn new recruits against reckless use of social media

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TikTok raising age requirement for going live, introducing adult-only streams

17-10-2022 17:39

TikTok is updating its livestream system to limit kids from going live and to allow streamers to only reach adults.
TikTok raising age requirement for going live, introducing adult-only streams

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Kanye West is buying ‘free speech platform’ Parler

17-10-2022 11:57

Kanye West, the musician also known as Ye, is buying Parler, a social media platform that styles itself as a “free speech” alternative to Twitter.Kanye West is buying ‘free speech platform’ Parler

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Brazilian court fines Apple $20m for selling iPhones without chargers

15-10-2022 12:25

A Brazilian court in Sao Paulo on Thursday fined the American multinational technology company, Apple Inc a sum of $20 million for selling iPhones without battery chargers in the South American country.
Brazilian court fines Apple $20m for selling iPhones without chargers

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Elon Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’

14-10-2022 16:52

Billionaire Elon Musk has said his space exploration company SpaceX cannot “indefinitely” fund the Starlink internet service in war-hit Ukraine, days after a proposal to end the conflict that included the country ceding some territory to Russia called his support into question.
Elon Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’

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BMW to use Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform

13-10-2022 15:18

BMW will be the first automaker to use Amazon Web Services’ cloud software to manage data from its connected vehicles, the companies announced Thursday.
BMW to use Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform

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Russia adds Meta to ‘terrorist and extremist’ groups list

11-10-2022 17:03

Russia on Tuesday added US tech giant Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to a list of “terrorist and extremist” organisations, according to a database of the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring (Rosfinmonitoring).
Russia adds Meta to ‘terrorist and extremist’ groups list

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Google’s partnering with Coinbase to let cloud customers pay in crypto next year

11-10-2022 16:40

Google is partnering with Coinbase to let customers pay for its cloud services in “select” cryptocurrencies (via CNBC). According to Coinbase and Google, crypto-based payments will become available to customers in the Web3 space early next year to start.
Google’s partnering with Coinbase to let cloud customers pay in crypto next year

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India to press Apple, Samsung for faster 5G software upgrades in phones

11-10-2022 14:32

India’s government will push Apple, Samsung and other mobile phone manufacturers to prioritise rolling out software upgrades to support 5G in the country, amid concerns that many of their models are not ready for the recently launched high-speed service.
India to press Apple, Samsung for faster 5G software upgrades in phones

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Amazon will invest €1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe

10-10-2022 17:12

Amazon will spend €1 billion over five years to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe, the retail giant announced. The money will be used to “double” the number of EVs in Europe to 10,000 vans and 1,500 “electric heavy goods vehicles.” The company has said it aims to be net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Amazon will invest €1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe

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Twitter suspends Kanye West account for anti-semitic comment

10-10-2022 13:17

This weekend, after Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, entered the center of a content moderation issue started by Kanye West, now known as Ye, Elon Musk’s unsettling, immature vision for Twitter was on full show.
Twitter suspends Kanye West account for anti-semitic comment

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Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended

10-10-2022 12:11

Barely a few hours after Kanye West returns to Twitter as a result of a restriction on his Instagram account, he gets suspended too on the microblogging app.
Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended

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Apple to bring USB-C to AirPods and Mac accessories by 2024

09-10-2022 17:34

Apple’s preparing to adopt USB-C charging across its line of AirPods and Mac accessories within the next couple of years, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple to bring USB-C to AirPods and Mac accessories by 2024

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Smartphones to use universal charger from 2024

04-10-2022 14:36

The EU parliament on Tuesday passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the single charger standard for all new smartphones, tablets and cameras from late 2024.
Smartphones to use universal charger from 2024

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Nigeria sues Facebook’s parent company Meta

04-10-2022 12:40

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria says it has lodged a suit against Meta Platforms Incorporated (owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms) and its agent AT3 Resources Limited at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division.
Nigeria sues Facebook’s parent company Meta

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US Supreme Court to determine whether platforms can be sued for hosting terrorists

03-10-2022 17:52

The Supreme Court will take up two cases testing legal protections for apps and websites, according to a newly released list of orders. The first case is Gonzalez v. Google, a dispute over whether sites’ recommendation systems are covered by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The second is Twitter v. Taamneh, which covers the standard for finding a site illegally supporting terrorists.
US Supreme Court to determine whether platforms can be sued for hosting terrorists

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Google announces six new features on search

29-09-2022 15:47

Google has announced six new features and developments on a search to help people gather and explore information in new ways.
Google announces six new features on search

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Google ‘predicts’ finalists of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

27-09-2022 11:31

Tech giant Google has mistakenly declared the final of the Qatar World Cup, placing Brazil and France in the tournament’s finale.
Google ‘predicts’ finalists of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

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UK threatens to fine TikTok £27 million over child privacy lapse

26-09-2022 17:56

Britain on Monday warned it could fine TikTok £27 million ($29 million) over a potential failure to protect children’s privacy on the Chinese-owned video app.
UK threatens to fine TikTok £27 million over child privacy lapse

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Apple begins manufacturing iPhone 14 in India

26-09-2022 15:54

Apple has started assembling the iPhone 14 in India, according to reports from TechCrunch and Bloomberg. This marks the first time Apple has shifted production from China to India this quickly after the launch of a new iPhone.
Apple begins manufacturing iPhone 14 in India

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Netflix warns viewers about ‘Dahmer’ being ‘too disturbing’

25-09-2022 11:17

With many viewers not even able to get through the first episode, Netflix has warned users about the graphic nature of their new Jeffrey Dahmer series.
Netflix warns viewers about ‘Dahmer’ being ‘too disturbing’

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Meta ordered to pay Voxer $175 million for violating patents

22-09-2022 13:22

Meta has been ordered to pay Voxer — creator of the Walkie Talkie messaging app — over $174 million in damages after a jury in Texas federal court found the social media giant guilty of violating two live-streaming patents with Facebook Live and Instagram Live.
Meta ordered to pay Voxer $175 million for violating patents

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U.S, Russia to resume joint space station flights in spite tensions

21-09-2022 11:53

Space powers Russia and the United States are set to fly together to the International Space Station (ISS), the first joint mission since Moscow invaded Ukraine.
U.S, Russia to resume joint space station flights in spite tensions

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Nintendo to cut off Facebook, Twitter logins soon

20-09-2022 16:55

Nintendo is ending support for account logins and creation through Twitter or Facebook (via Eurogamer). Starting October 25th, you’ll have to log in using your Nintendo account username and password or through your linked Google or Apple account.
Nintendo to cut off Facebook, Twitter logins soon

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NCC to generate N500 billion from 5G spectrums auctioning

20-09-2022 10:35

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says it plans to generate over N500 billion as revenue for the Federal Government from the auctioning of two 5G spectrums in 2023.
NCC to generate N500 billion from 5G spectrums auctioning

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Google ‘mistakenly’ pays man nearly $250,000 without deal

19-09-2022 15:09

The man identified as Sam Curry, a staff member of a cryptocurrency company, Yuga Labs, described the payment as baffling on his verified Twitter handle, @samwyco on Tuesday.
Google ‘mistakenly’ pays man nearly $250,000 without deal

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MTN begins 5G commercial services in Lagos

19-09-2022 13:08

MTN Nigeria this evening commenced commercial 5G launch in Lagos, with a promise to kick off national launch in Abuja soonest.
MTN begins 5G commercial services in Lagos

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Eldee: Twitter toxic place full of angry people

18-09-2022 16:18

Lanre Dabiri, aka Eldee, has stated that Twitter is filled with angry people, who are looking for ways to ruin people’s day.
Eldee: Twitter toxic place full of angry people

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Meta Oversight Board: Facebook’s automated image takedowns broken

15-09-2022 14:07

Meta’s Oversight Board says the company should be more careful with automated moderation tools, criticizing it for removing a cartoon depicting police violence in Colombia. The decision arrived as the board took on a set of new cases, including a question about a video of sexual assault in India.
Meta Oversight Board: Facebook’s automated image takedowns broken

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Discord rolls out new forum channels to help organize conversations

14-09-2022 18:23

Discord is launching its new Forum Channels feature today in a bid to help server owners organize conversations. Forum Channels act like threaded topics of conversation that direct Discord users to talk about a particular subject.
Discord rolls out new forum channels to help organize conversations

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Google loses appeal against record EU antitrust fine

14-09-2022 13:16

The European Union’s second-highest court on Wednesday overwhelmingly upheld the EU’s record fine against Google over its Android operating system for mobile phones, slightly reducing the fee for technical reasons.
Google loses appeal against record EU antitrust fine

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Google loses appeal over illegal Android app bundling, EU reduces fine to €4.1 billion

14-09-2022 11:02

The EU has upheld a 2018 antitrust charge against Google, confirming that the company imposed “unlawful restrictions” on Android phone manufacturers in order to promote its search engine on mobile devices.
Google loses appeal over illegal Android app bundling, EU reduces fine to €4.1 billion

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Elon Musk’s latest reason to drop Twitter deal – whistleblower payment

10-09-2022 14:09

Elon Musk on Friday added a severance payment made by Twitter to a whistleblower to the list of reasons he feels entitled to walk away from his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.
Elon Musk’s latest reason to drop Twitter deal – whistleblower payment

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Voice-operated smartphones target Africa’s illiterate

10-09-2022 09:20

Voice-operated smartphones are aiming at a vast yet widely overlooked market in sub-Saharan Africa — the tens of millions of people who face huge challenges in life because they cannot read or write.
Voice-operated smartphones target Africa’s illiterate

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Brazil fines Apple $2.4 million, prohibits sale of iPhone without charger

07-09-2022 09:44

Apple has been barred from selling iPhones without a charger in Brazil and fined more than $2 million over the issue, the government said Tuesday, after accusing the US tech giant of “discriminatory practices.”
Brazil fines Apple $2.4 million, prohibits sale of iPhone without charger

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Ethereum co-founder’s poll shows people want $100 lifetime .eth domains

06-09-2022 14:39

As Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domains became more popular, the conversation has steered towards .eth domain pricing and what is considered to be a “fair” price to guarantee ownership for 100 years.
Ethereum co-founder’s poll shows people want $100 lifetime .eth domains

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Instagram removes PornHub’s account as pressure from campaigners grows

05-09-2022 11:54

Instagram has removed the official account for PornHub as pressure from campaigners against the site grows.
Instagram removes PornHub’s account as pressure from campaigners grows

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Cloudflare blocks online forum due to ‘immediate threat to human life’

04-09-2022 20:26

Cloudflare, a website security and hosting provider, announced on Saturday that it had blocked Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for hateful content. In a post on Cloudflare’s blog, the company said Kiwi Farms posed an “immediate threat to human life,” citing an increase of “targeted threats” over the past two days.
Cloudflare blocks online forum due to ‘immediate threat to human life’

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Google Play removes Donald Trump’s social media app

01-09-2022 16:40

The popular online store where people go to find their favourite app, called, Google Play has yanked off Truth Social, a social media app founded by Former US President Donald Trump over content moderation concerns.
Google Play removes Donald Trump’s social media app

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Twitter starts testing tweet editing feature for paid subscribers

01-09-2022 15:05

The feature is currently undergoing “internal testing,” and appears to mimic Facebook in its edit style, with a linked edit history for tweets that we saw in leaks earlier this year.
Twitter starts testing tweet editing feature for paid subscribers

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Snap cancels several projects, lay off 20% of employees

31-08-2022 15:37

Snap is laying off around 20 percent of its more than 6,400 employees and canceling its original shows, in-app games, and several other projects as part of a corporate restructuring.
Snap cancels several projects, lay off 20% of employees

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Minister challenges Nigeria’s Galaxy Backbone on more publicity

31-08-2022 14:11

Minister for Communication and Digital Economy, Prof Ali Isa Ibrahim Pantami, has challenged Nigeria’s broadband service provider, Galaxy Backbone, on the need to intensify the publicity of its activities to Nigerians.
Minister challenges Nigeria’s Galaxy Backbone on more publicity

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Elon Musk cites whistleblower to justify scrapping Twitter deal

30-08-2022 18:12

Elon Musk’s lawyers have filed a fresh notice to terminate his $44 billion buyout of Twitter, citing whistleblower testimony by the platform’s former security chief as “distinct” justification for scrapping the deal.
Elon Musk cites whistleblower to justify scrapping Twitter deal

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Google Meet ‘steals’ Zoom’s trick to easily unmute

28-08-2022 16:57

As Google carries out the needlessly complex process of combining both the Meet and Duo apps, now it’s throwing a feature copied from Zoom in the mix.Google Meet ‘steals’ Zoom’s trick to easily unmute

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Facebook agrees to settle Cambridge Analytica privacy suit

28-08-2022 10:31

Facebook has reached a preliminary agreement in a long-running lawsuit seeking damages from the social network for allowing third parties, including the company Cambridge Analytica, to access users’ private data.
Facebook agrees to settle Cambridge Analytica privacy suit

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