Twitter follows similar moves by Facebook and BBC, and creates dark web platform so Russian's can bypass Putin's restrictions
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2022
Bitcoin Rises After Biden Signs Crypto Executive Order
US executive order signed by President Joe Biden concerning cryptocurrencies, to examine risks and benefits of digital assets
Elon Musk Asks Judge For End Of Oversight Of His Tweets
Tesla boss Elon Musk formally asks a US judge to terminate the 2018 agreement with the SEC allowing lawyers to vet some of his tweets
Online Safety Bill To Include Online Scam Protections
Further tweak to the Government's Online Safety Bill will place onus on tech platforms to protect users from fraudulent adverts and scams
Telegram Founder Reassures Ukrainian Users Of Privacy
Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, says he had to leave Russia because of FSB demands and insists the data of Ukrainian users is safe
China Backed Hackers Compromised Six US State Governments – Mandiant
Prolific Chinese state-sponsored hackers APT41 has compromised at least six US state government networks, Mandiant has warned
Apple Raises Price For Entry-Level iPhone SE
Cheapest iPhone from Apple has just got a bit more expense, with A15 processor and 5G, buried within the old iPhone 8 layout
Rivian Sued By Shareholder, Alleging Misleading IPO Data
Shareholder alleges Rivian misled investors about pricing of SUV models - prices for which were increased, then quickly rolled back after customer backlash
Intel’s Mobileye Files For IPO
Intel’s self-driving-car unit Mobileye files for IPO in the United States, in what could be one of the largest tech floatations of 2022
Anonymous Hacks Russian State TV Stations
Hacktivist group Anonymous hacks streaming services and state TV news channels in Russia to broadcast Ukraine war footage
Google To Acquire Mandiant For $5.4 Billion
Mandiant is to be acquired by Google, after the Alphabet division agrees to pay $5.4 billion for the cybersecurity veteran
Samsung Admits Hackers Stole Source Code
Hackers have stole 190GB of internal company data at Samsung, and gained access to some source code of Galaxy branded devices
IBM, Joins Microsoft, Oracle, SAP With Russia Suspension
Software giants have matched hardware and mobile tech firms, in announcing withdrawal from Russia over its Ukraine invasion
Silicon UK Roundtable: International Women’s Day 2022
On International Women's Day 2022, Silicon UK explores whether women across the tech industry feel there has been a shift in the opportunities open to them, or if barriers and discrimination still exist. Also, what the future holds as ...
Uber Raises Earnings Forecast Amidst Ride-Hailing Surge
Uber raises earnings forecast for current quarter after seeing surge in ride-hailing demand in February, as demand for delivery services remains high
Third-Generation iPhone SE 5G Expected This Week
Third iteration of lower-cost iPhone SE line expected on Tuesday, adding two versions of 5G, more memory and top-of-line A15 processor, analysts say
Microsoft Adds Azure Cloud Data Centres In India, China
Microsoft announces fourth data centre in India and opens fifth Azure region in China with the 'North China' region, as cloud competition heats up
Ukraine To Issue NFTs To Fund War Effort
Ukraine to issue NFTs to fund armed forces in conflict with Russia, after raising millions in anonymous cryptocurrency donations via social media
Facebook Blocked In Russia Over ‘Discrimination’
Russian communications regulator blocks Facebook over 'discrimination' against state-backed media in European Union and UK, as Twitter also blocked
Ukraine Calls Invasion First ‘Hybrid’ War Fought In Cyberspace
Ukraine cyber-security ministry claims it is fending off devastating Russian cyber-attacks on infrastructure, defends formation of volunteer 'IT Army'
TikTok, Netflix Latest To Limit Russian Services
TikTok limits service in Russia to protect safety of staff and users under new 'fake news' law, while Netflix suspends services due to 'circumstances on the ground'
Sony And Honda Team Up For Electric Vehicles
Strange bedfellows? Sony and Honda are to create joint venture, in order to make and sell electric vehicles (EVs) from 2025
Airbnb Suspends All Operations In Russia, Belarus
Rental company Airbnb becomes latest in rush of tech firms cutting ties to Russia and its allies, with suspension of 90,000 rentals
Elon Musk Warns Donated Starlink Systems Could Be Targeted
SpaceX boss warns Starlink systems donated to Ukraine could be targeted by Russian forces, and offers advice to reduce risk
ICANN Rejects Ukraine Request To Remove Russia
It comes as no surprise that Ukraine's request to internet domain body ICANN to remove Russian domains, has been rejected
Twitter Expands ‘Birdwatch’ Trial
Microblogging platform Twitter is expanding the visibility of its 'Birdwatch pilot' that tackles tweets moderators think are incorrect or misleading
Google Sets 4 April For Staff Return To Offices
Staff at Google have been told to should return to physical offices from 4 April, with hybrid working approaches being adopted
Amazon To Close 68 Retail Stores
All Amazon locations of its Pop Up, Amazon Books and 4-star stores, are to be closed in both America and the United Kingdom
Visa, Mastercard Block Russian Financial Institutions
Financial pressure on Moscow continues, with the news that Visa and Mastercard have blocked multiple Russian financial institutions
Launch Of OneWeb Satellites Halted By Russian Demands
Russian space agency will not launch three dozen OneWeb internet satellites as planned on Friday, unless the UK government removes its investment