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Demand For VPNs In Russia Surges After Facebook, Instagram Block

Russians' are flocking to download VPNs so as to bypass the Kremlin's block on Meta platforms including WhatsApp and Instagram

3 years ago

Tesla, SpaceX Face ‘Significant’ Inflation Pressure, Musk Says

Elon Musk says electric carmaker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX both face 'significant' inflationary pressures amidst Ukraine conflict

3 years ago

Russia Shuts Down Instagram Due To ‘Calls For Violence’

Influencers post tearful farewells as Russia media regulator shuts down Instagram after parent company Meta allows calls for violence

3 years ago

Train to Retain: How Technology Can Deliver World Class Learning and Development for Your Business

As the skills gap continues to be challenging, developing comprehensive learning and development (L&D) programs are essential to retaining a…

3 years ago

Google, Meta Investigated By EU, UK Over Ad Deal

Antitrust move. The UK and European Commission opens formal antitrust investigations of Google and Meta over ad tech concerns

3 years ago

Meta Allows Calls For Violence Against Putin And Russian Soldiers

Twitter blocks two tweets from Russian embassy in London about bombing of Mariupol hospital, as Meta eases restrictions on violence…

3 years ago

Toshiba’s Top Shareholder Opposes Breakup Plan

Years of turmoil at Japan's Toshiba continues, as leading shareholder opposes plan to break itself into three different units

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Apple Says It Has Complied With Dutch App Store Order

Apple argues proposal to Netherlands consumer regulator requires only 'minor technical change' and no additional costs, as App Store fines…

3 years ago

Union Alleges Amazon Misconduct In Election Re-Run In Alabama

US trade union defeated last year in workforce vote, alleges Amazon misconduct once again, amid vote rerun at Alabama fulfilment…

3 years ago

Gunmen Hold Hostages At Apple Store In Amsterdam

Apple store hostage drama in Holland, as suspected gunmen takes hostage in Amsterdam Apple Store, amid reports of foiled robbery

3 years ago

Virgin Hyperloop Axes Half Of Staff, Abandons Passenger Transport Goal

Over 100 staff axed as Virgin Hyperloop abandons plan for passenger transport, in favour of freight or cargo transportation

3 years ago

Irish Watchdog Provides Update On Data Transfer For Meta – Report

Ireland's data watchdog is to consult with fellow EU regulators in April over Meta's Facebook data transfers to the United…

3 years ago

EU Takes China To WTO In Smartphone Patent Spat

European Commission launches WTO challenge against China over court decision that forces smartphone tech patent owners to settle for cut-rate…

3 years ago

Apple Investors Urged To Vote Against $99m Tim Cook Pay Deal

Advisory group urges Apple investors to vote against Tim Cook's massive $99m pay deal for 2021, as company cashes in…

3 years ago

Donald Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ App Emerges For Beta Testing

Approximately 500 beta testers have begun using Donald Trump's 'Truth Social' app, which reportedly bears a striking resemblance to Twitter

3 years ago

Microsoft Reopening Campuses, Offices As Pandemic Eases

Software giant reopening its offices in Washington State, and giving staff 30 days to return to the office starting 28…

3 years ago

Twitter Expands ‘Safety Mode’ To Tackle Trolls

Stopping the trolls? Twitter expands its Safety Mode feature to give users greater control over who can reply to their…

3 years ago

Texas AG Sues Meta For Biometric Data Collection

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Facebook parent Meta, alleging it captured and used biometric data of millions of Texans

3 years ago

Google To Wind Down Currents, Final Remanent Of Google+

Last twitch of the corpse that is Google+ (Google Plus) revealed, as enterprise-focused spin-off Currents is to be wound down

3 years ago

Amazon Removes Mask Requirement For Fully Vaccinated Staff

Amazon warehouse workers in certain US states will no longer have to wear facemasks - providing they are fully vaccinated

3 years ago

Meta Patent Filings Reveal Metaverse Business Model Plans

Facebook/Meta files patent applications for 'metaverse' tech including sponsored digital goods and tools that could use biometric data to target…

3 years ago

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Workforce Trends and Technology

Businesses have re-organised their workforces and processes. Has technology delivered the tools they need to keep their enterprises running and…

3 years ago

Facebook Should Tighten Doxing Rules, Says Oversight Board

Sharing private residential information, even if data is publicly available, should not be allowed by Facebook, Oversight Board rules

3 years ago