U-turn for Meta's Facebook? New system for users logging into Meta's virtual reality headsets will be deployed from next month

U-turn for Meta's Facebook? New system for users logging into Meta's virtual reality headsets will be deployed from next month
Fresh development in Meta's battle against US regulator, seeking to force Facebook to divest itself of WhatsApp and Instragram
Samsung rapped over the knuckles by Australian regulator because of 'misleading' Galaxy smartphone water-resistance claims in nine adverts
EU's “strengthened” Code of Practice on Disinformation is signed by 34 tech firms, platforms and civil groups to beef up battle against fake news
Google contributes to $300m funding round that values Mohalla Tech at nearly $5bn as social media company expects profitability in 16-18 months
Users express frustration after DuckDuckGo explains its Privacy Browser is obliged to allow Microsoft tracking scripts under search syndication deal
UK's competition watchdog launches second investigation of Google's ad tech practices, and whether it may have favoured its own services
Privacy settlement with the FTC and DoJ sees Twitter agreeing to pay $150 million for using user email addresses, phone numbers for advertising
New study from Irish Council for Civil Liberties finds average European user's data shared 376 times per day, rising to 747 times for US-based users
Twitter for 'casual users' will remain fee, tweets Elon Musk, but businesses using Twitter will be subjected to 'slight fee'
Google begins laying out arguments in Luxembourg's General Court calling for the dismissal of a £1.25bn EU antitrust fine over its advertising practices
Shares in Meta rose 20 percent in relief with modest daily and monthly user growth, despite mixed financial results in the first quarter
Tech giant posts mixed first quarter results, as Alphabet contends with rising inflation, increased YouTube competition, and falling ad spend
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Streaming giant Netflix reveals loss of subscribers for the first time in ten years, and mulls lower-cost subscription plan with adverts
Plans at Meta to introduce virtual coins and lending services to its apps portfolio, despite cryptocurrency project collapse
Pot calling kettle black? Roskomnadzor to take punitive measures against YouTube over 'fake' images about Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Senior EU official confirms bloc will evaluate its antitrust enforcement framework, to ensure it is truly fit for the digital age
Enforcement notices dispatched. The UK's Advertising Standards Authority puts 50 crypto firms on notice over 'misleading ads'
Competition watchdog down under launches legal proceedings against Meta Platforms for publishing scam advertisements on Facebook
Antitrust move. The UK and European Commission opens formal antitrust investigations of Google and Meta over ad tech concerns
Bipartisan group of US lawmakers urge DoJ investigation of Amazon, alleging potential criminal obstruction of Congress committee
Further tweak to the Government's Online Safety Bill will place onus on tech platforms to protect users from fraudulent adverts and scams
More tech pushback against Russia. Apple pauses sales of its physical devices in Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine
Watch out YouTube and TikTok? Facebook Reels has been launched in more than 150 countries to help content creators earn money
More bad news for advertisers? Google announces the Privacy Sandbox will be expanded from web browser and will include Android apps
Facebook/Meta files patent applications for 'metaverse' tech including sponsored digital goods and tools that could use biometric data to target ads
CMA says it will keep “close eye” on Google after it accepted the firm's revised offer concerning the banning of third-party cookies
Potential shutdown of Facebook and Instagram services in Europe has been suggested, if Meta can not process European data on US servers
Facebook warns of significant Apple iOS privacy impact, which will decrease sales in the coming year by as much as $10 billion