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Google’s Russian Unit To File For Bankruptcy – Update

Google subsidiary in Russia has its local bank account seized by authorities, and responds by announcing intention to file for…

2 years ago

Twitter Board To ‘Enforce’ Elon Musk Merger Agreement

Legal action ahead? Elon Musk's takeover agreement of Twitter will be enforced says board of directors, as deal remains 'on…

2 years ago

Russia ‘Not Planning To Block YouTube’ Says Minister

Digital minister says Russia not planning to block YouTube in the country as Russian users would suffer, amidst mounting tensions…

2 years ago

Twitter Fights Back Over Musk Bot Allegations

Twitter chief executive Parag Agrawal defends company's estimates of fake accounts as Elon Musk says renegotiating deal not 'out of…

2 years ago

Musk Criticises Twitter Feed Algorithm, Checks For Bots

After suspending his $44bn deal to buy Twitter Elon Musk criticises company's algorithmically defined Home feed, saying it 'manipulates' users

2 years ago

Texas Social Media Law Restored By US Appeals Court

Social networking firms can be sued by Texas officials or local residents over moderation decisions, after Appeals Court restores local…

2 years ago

Elon Musk Puts Twitter Takeover On Hold

Twitter's share price falls 18 percent after Elon Musk places his takeover on hold, until more data is provided about…

2 years ago

Elon Musk To Reverse ‘Stupid’ Twitter Ban Of Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump could be returning to Twitter, after Elon Musk says he would reverse 'morally wrong' Twitter ban

2 years ago

Meta Criticises ‘Clearly Flawed’ German Decision In Court

Facebook owner Meta Platforms tells European Court of Justice German antitrust regulator overstepped boundaries by making data law assesment

2 years ago

Former Meta Content Moderator Sues Company In Kenya

Former content moderator for Facebook owner Meta in Kenya files lawsuit against company and subcontractor, alleging illegal working conditions

2 years ago

Musk Lays Out Twitter Plans In Leaked Document

Elon Musk lays out plans for Twitter in leaked presentation for potential investors, including revenue and subscriber growth, and mysterious…

2 years ago

Influencer Industry Must Be Regulated, Say MPs

Boom in social media influencer industry has exposed children to exploitation and without adequate protections around advertising, MPs find

2 years ago

EU Antitrust Head Calls For Global Approach To Tackle Big Tech

Europe's antitrust boss Margrethe Vestager says there needs to be a global approach to tackle the power of big name…

3 years ago

Industry Groups Drop Challenge To California Net Neutrality Law

Legal challenge from American ISP's to California's strict net neutrality law to protect open Internet, has been dropped after courtroom…

3 years ago

Musk Touts ‘Slight Cost’ For Business Use Of Twitter

Twitter for 'casual users' will remain fee, tweets Elon Musk, but businesses using Twitter will be subjected to 'slight fee'

3 years ago

Musk ‘In Talks’ With Potential Partners For Twitter Financing

Elon Musk reportedly in talks with large investment firms and wealthy individuals to help fund the cash portion of massive…

3 years ago

Snap Releases Pocket-Sized ‘Flying Camera’ For Selfies

Snap releases Pixy 'flying camera' drone that can take selfies while flying around the user, as social media companies compete…

3 years ago

Tesla’s Elon Musk Sells Shares Worth $4bn, Promises No More

Elon Musk sells $4 billion of Tesla shares to help in his Twitter takeover, but indicates no further Tesla share…

3 years ago

Online Safety Bill May Pose Risk To Startups, Suggests Regulator Boss

UK's forthcoming online safety bill risks stifling start-ups, the UK tech regulator chief who will help oversee its eventual implementation

3 years ago

Meta Pleases Investors After Daily User Number Growth Returns

Shares in Meta rose 20 percent in relief with modest daily and monthly user growth, despite mixed financial results in…

3 years ago

Alphabet Profit Slides As YouTube Misses Expectations

Tech giant posts mixed first quarter results, as Alphabet contends with rising inflation, increased YouTube competition, and falling ad spend

3 years ago

YouTuber Deliberately Crashed Plane For Views, FAA Rules

How far will you go for views? FAA says YouTuber intentionally parachuted out and filmed his own aeroplane crashing into…

3 years ago

Musk Buys Twitter: Industry Reaction

Support and opposition to Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter has been mixed, so what has been the reaction of industry…

3 years ago

Jack Dorsey Backs Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover

Co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey backs Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, as users and human rights group express concern

3 years ago

Twitter CEO Tells Staff Future Is Uncertain

Company wide town hall meeting sees CEO Parag Agrawal tell Twitter employees future direction of the platform is uncertain

3 years ago

Meta Begins Appeal Against UK Order To Sell Giphy

Closely watched appeal. UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it will defend its Giphy sale order 'vigorously'

3 years ago

Twitter To Be Sold To Elon Musk For $44 Billion

Now what? Board of directors agrees to sell Twitter to the world's richest man, who has frequently criticised the platform…

3 years ago

Congress Republicans Ask Twitter To Conserve Musk Bid Records

Republicans in US Congress formally ask Twitter to conserve records related to Elon Musk's proposed buyout of company amidst 'concern'…

3 years ago

Musk In Talks With Thoma Bravo Over Joint Twitter Bid – Report

Media report suggests Elon Musk is in talks with private equity group Thoma Bravo about partnering up for possible Twitter…

3 years ago

Musk Secures $46.5 Billion Funding For Twitter Takeover

World's wealthiest man Elon Musk puts up $33.5 billion of his own money, as he readies for boardroom battle over…

3 years ago