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Meta Shareholder Urges Job Cuts, Metaverse Spending Reduction

Investor says Meta has too many staff, and must reduce its hefty investment in metaverse tech in order to regain…

2 years ago

WhatsApp Down For Users Around The World

Global outage for one of the world's most popular messaging app, as WhatsApp goes offline for most users just before…

2 years ago

TikTok Denies Report It Can ‘Track’ US Citizens

Chinese owned TikTok has denied a media report that it had 'targetted' US citizens, and says it does not collect…

2 years ago

Amazon Faces $1 Billion UK Lawsuit, Allegedly Favouring Own Products

Legal trouble for e-commerce giant in the UK over its 'Buy Box' section, amid allegations it favoured its own products

2 years ago

Elon Musk To Axe 75 Percent Of Twitter Staff – Report

Twitter denies plans for large number of staff layoffs, as Elon Musk tells investors he plans to axe nearly three…

2 years ago

Amazon Enters UK Insurance Market With Comparison Site

Financial services push sees Amazon enter UK insurance market, with challenge to four established price comparison websites

2 years ago

New York, Amazon Settle Pandemic Protection Lawsuit

Stand down. New York state's attorney general agrees to halt lawsuit against Amazon over alleged failures to protect workers during…

2 years ago

UK’s Final Decision Orders Meta To Sell Giphy

Facebook owner Meta is ordered by the CMA to sell Giphy - first time the British regulator blocks acquisition by…

2 years ago

Kayne West To Acquire Right-Wing Parler App

Parler social networking app, favoured by the right-wing in the US, is to be acquired by controversial rapper Ye (Kanye…

2 years ago

TikTok Competitor Triller Delves Into Metaverz

TikTok rival Triller kicks off Metaverz VR platform with electronic dance music concert and plans thousands of events in coming…

2 years ago

Spain Opens Competition Probe Into Booking.com

Spanish competition regulator opens investigation into whether Booking.com economic practices 'exploit' hotels

2 years ago

Google Shopping Competitors Demand Antitrust Rework

Dozens of online shopping companies demand European Commission apply new rules in antitrust enforcement row

2 years ago

South Korea To Offer Blockchain-Based IDs

South Korea set to roll out blockchain identity verification to citizens with smartphones in 2024 as it looks to boost…

2 years ago

Netflix Advert-Supported Plan To Arrive November

Lower priced ad-supported subscription plan set to arrive in November, to operate alongside existing ad-free plans

2 years ago

Elon Musk Under Federal Investigation, Says Twitter

US federal authorities are allegedly investigating the “conduct” of Elon Musk during his on, off, on again acquisition of Twitter

2 years ago

Texas Social Media Law Enforcement Paused By Federal Appeals Court

Federal appeals court pauses Texas social media law’s enforcement, as case heads to the US Supreme Court for ruling

2 years ago

Donald Trump Truth Social Gains Google Play Store Approval

Return of the Donald? Truth Social app from former US President gains approval for release on Google Play Store

2 years ago

Russia Adds Meta To Terrorist Blacklist

Moscow declares Meta a terrorist organisation, so accessing Facebook or Instagram is now a criminal offence for Russian citizens

2 years ago

Twitter Reviews Permanent User Ban Policies – Report

Return of Donald Trump to Twitter? Platform is reportedly reviewing its policies over permanently banning users, amid Elon Musk acquisition

2 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg Unveils Meta Quest Pro Headset

Mark Zuckerberg showcases the Quest Pro virtual and mixed reality headset, as Metaverse moves one step closer

2 years ago

Binance Hit By $570m Crypto Theft

Hackers steal $570 million of Binance BNB crypto tokens amidst soaring thefts from cross-blockchain bridges

2 years ago

Amazon Halts Scout Delivery Robot Trials

Amazon halts trials of delivery robot and reassigns staff as company adjusts to slowing retail sales growth

2 years ago

Judge Delays Trial, As Musk Says Twitter Won’t Take Yes For Answer

Elon Musk says Twitter won't take yes for answer, as judge rules he must complete acquisition by 28 October to…

2 years ago

SWIFT Publishes Blueprint For Central Bank Digital Currency

Digital currency solution for the world? Potential blueprint for digital currencies offered by central banks published by SWIFT

2 years ago

Amazon Suspends 50 Staff At Staten Island Warehouse After Fire

Fifty workers at Amazon's only unionised American warehouse have been suspended after they refused to work after a fire

2 years ago

Amazon Freezes Corporate Hiring For Retail Operation

Confirmation from Amazon that it has paused hiring for corporate positions in its retail operation, after media report

2 years ago

Elon Musk Halts Fight, Agrees To Buy Twitter At Original Asking Price

Huge u-turn by Elon Musk less than a fortnight before his courtroom showdown, after now agreeing to buy Twitter at…

2 years ago

Prince of Wales Calls For Online Safety After Molly Russell Ruling

Prince William calls for online safety after coroner rules social media 'likely' to have played role in death of teenager…

2 years ago

Amazon India Switches On Livestream E-Commerce

Amazon India launches livestream e-commerce feature to coincide with annual sale as it seeks to emulate huge success of feature…

2 years ago