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Indian Minister Accuses Twitter Of Non-Compliance
Twitter stand-off with Indian authorities continues as technology minister says firm deliberately failed to comply with new rules
European Court Backs National Watchdog Data Enforcement
Blow for Irish data protection watchdog, as Europe's top court rules it is no longer the only data enforcer across the bloc
Russia Fines Facebook $235,000 Over ‘Illegal Content’
Russia penalises Facebook again for hosting 'illegal content', after social network highlights Russian disinformation campaign
Facebook Bans Trump For Two Years
Facebook is to review its ban Donald Trump after two years due to Oversight Board criticism, as company revises its controversial rules for politicians
Facebook Faces UK, European Antitrust Probes
Double whammy. The United Kingdom and European Commission have launched two seperate, but formal antitrust investigations of Facebook
Google Removes Diversity Executive Over Anti-Semitic Post
Google acts after its head of diversity wrote in 2007 that Jewish people had “an insatiable appetite for war and killing”
Donald Trump Shuts Comms Website After Just One Month
'From the desk of Donald Trump' communications website closes after just one month of operation, and will not be returning
Two Elon Musk Tweets Violated SEC Agreement – Report
Casual tweeting habit of Tesla boss Elon Musk once again in the spotlight, after running afoul of SEC settlement agreement
Tech Groups File Lawsuit Against Florida Social Media Law
Court challenge by NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association against Florida social networking law
‘Twitter Blue’ Subscription Service Appears On App Stores
'Twitter Blue' subscription service expected to offer features such as 'Undo' button for tweets, 'Reader Mode' and 'collections' of bookmarks
Amazon Introducing ‘Wellness Booths’ Into Warehouses
Users on social media deride 'AmaZen' booths in warehouses as a 'mobile despair closet' as company faces increased criticism of working conditions
Twitter Concerned For Staff Safety, Alleges ‘Intimidation Tactics’ By Indian Police
Twitter concerned for the safety of its staff in India, after law enforcement visits local offices, which it says is police 'intimidation tactics'
Facebook Lifts Ban On ‘Man-Made Covid-19’ Posts
Posts about Coronavirus coming from Wuhan lab will no longer be labelled as 'fake news', as President Biden orders origin probe
Russia Threatens Google With Online Slowdown
Roskomnadzor watchdog says Google services will be slowed down in Russia if it fails to remove so called “unlawful content”
Florida To Prevent Tech Firms ‘Deplatforming’ Political Figures
After Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook ban Donald Trump, Florida governor signs bill to prevent political candidates being removed from social media
Snap Acquires British AR Display Maker WaveOptics
Snapchat company buys WaveOptics, maker of displays for augmented-reality glasses, for more than $500m amidst increased competition in emerging field
Snap Offers AR Glasses To ‘Select Creators’
Snap moves cautiously into augmented reality field with AR glasses offered to select creators of Snapchat's popular 'Lens' effects
Twitter Drops Picture Cropping Tool Over Bias Concern
Twitter confirms it has abandoned a picture cropping algorithm after an indepth investigation confirmed racial and gender bias
Twitter Paid Service ‘Twitter Blue’ To Cost $2.99
Monthly subscription costing $2.99 will give Twitter users advanced features, including an 'undo' option and 'collection' facility for tweets
UK To Fine Social Media Firms That Fail To Remove Abuse
Social networking giants face stiff fines if harmful content is not removed, under the Government's much touted 'Online Safety Bill'
German Regulator Orders Facebook To Stop Using WhatsApp Data
Three month data collection ban. Facebook has been banned by regulator from processing the personal data from German WhatsApp users
Twitter Tests ‘Tip Jar’ Payments Feature
Twitter begins limited testing of 'Tip Jar' feature for sending money to other accounts, as users raise ethical and privacy questions
Twitter Suspends Account Sharing Trump Posts
Shutdown again. An account has been suspended by Twitter for sharing the posts from Donald Trump's new communications mouthpiece
Twitter Now Prompts Users To Revise ‘Harmful Replies’
Trolls beware. Twitter releases feature that will deliver a 'reconsider prompt' for users, if they trying to tweet something nasty or mean
Trump Slams ‘Total Disgrace’ Of Continued Facebook Ban
Former US President Donald Trump lashes out at Facebook and other tech firms that have banned him from their respective platforms
Google Outlines Remote Working For Staff Going Forward
Google backtracks on remote working restrictions, and offers staff more flexible options for working at the office or home
Signal Shows Data Collection Adverts Facebook Rejected
Signal has had user-targetted adverts on Instagram blocked, as messaging service attempts to highlight Facebook data collection
Oversight Board Upholds Trump’s Facebook Suspension
Bad news for Donald. Facebook's 'Supreme Court' upholds suspension of Donald Trump account, but asks FB to review decision in six months
Trump Launches ‘Communications’ Website
Banned from social media for instigating US Capitol riot, Trump launches 'straight from the desk' website to publish his content