Platform increases use of warning labels on misleading Covid-19 vaccine posts, and introduces scaling “strike” system for repeat offenders
Money maker. Super follow feature coming soon on Twitter, will allow users to receive tips or digital payments from followers
Australia becomes first country in the world where a government arbitrator can set prices tech giants must pay for local…
Unnamed 'user' files appeal with Facebook's Supreme Court (the Oversight Board) against the 'indefinite' ban on Donald Trump
After the very public row with the Australian government, Facebook confirms it is investing $1 billion in the news industry
After UK's top court rules Uber drivers are workers, European Commission begins consultation on gig economy worker rights
Users who don't agree to WhatsApp's updated terms will be blocked from messaging, and their account could be eventually deleted
The retail space is being radically transformed, thanks to the pandemic. E-commerce and then M-commerce has rapidly evolved. But what's…
Australian government agrees to alter its 'media bargaining law', after Facebook blocked local news from its platform last week
What backlash? Facebook's WhatsApp says it will go ahead with its privacy policy update, but hopes that it has better…
Australia has been 'unfriended' by Facebook, after it follows through on warning and stops users sharing news on its platforms
Controversial social platform Parler, popular with the far right is now back online, but difficulties remain for its users
No update for Google's iOS apps including Chrome, Photos, YouTube etc, after Apple insists on privacy 'nutrient label' requirement
Facebook called it 'bad legislation' and Google says it is 'unworkable', and threatened to pull out, as Australia gears up…
Monetising option. Jack Dorsey reveals Twitter exploring ways to allow users to receive tips or digital payments from followers
Privacy watchdog EDPS backs European Commission's DMA and DSA draft rules on tech firms, but suggests more safeguards are needed
Looming showdown. Indian government request for Twitter to remove 1,100 accounts and posts is refused by the micro-blogging platform
Micro-blogging platform Twitter is developing a subscription product, in an effort to lessen dependence on advertising revenues
A 'prank' robbery filmed in the United States for a YouTube video, reportedly results in a 20-year old man being…
Service launched down under in bid to neutralise Australian government effort to force firms to pay local content publishers
Australian prime minister reportedly has “constructive meeting” with Alphabet boss Sundar Pichai over controversial media law
Parler founder and CEO John Matze confirms he has been fired by board of directors, as far right social platform…
What pandemic? Strong performance in advertising sales and cloud business drives profits and revenues at Google parent Alphabet
Response to Apple privacy rule. Facebook testing new pop-up alert for iPhone apps, explaining benefits of data collection
Social network's 'supreme court' overturns four out of five Facebook decisions to remove questionable content from its platform
Mark Zuckerberg admits platform is looking at ways to reduce political content in news feeds, after it posts billion dollar…
Despite confrontation with Australian government over content payments, Google reportedly readies own news service down under
YouTube reviews its decision to ban Donald Trump from uploading to the plaform, and opts to keep its indefinite suspension…
Curated news service for UK Facebook users launches, after deals signed with the Telegraph, Daily Mail, Guardian, Sky News etc
'Birdwatch' pilot to give users the power to flag misleading tweets, and write background notes about reason for reporting