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AWS To Spend £1.8bn On UK Data Centres
Amazon Web Services is to spend close to £2 billion in the UK over next two years on data centre infrastructure, skills and renewable energy
Australia Sues Meta Over Facebook Scam Adverts
Competition watchdog down under launches legal proceedings against Meta Platforms for publishing scam advertisements on Facebook
Ofcom Revokes RT’s Broadcast Licence
UK regulator revokes RT's broadcast licence with immediate effect, due to its ties to the Russian state, plus previous impartiality breaches
Facebook, YouTube Remove Zelensky Deepfake Video
More dirty tricks from Putin? Tech platforms remove deepfake video of Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling for surrender
Microsoft Data Centre Region In Finland To Heat Nearby Cities
Software giant Microsoft is to build a new energy efficient data centre region in Finland, which will supply heating to nearby cities and towns
Russian Court Overturns Import Ban On Samsung Smartphones
Too late? Days after Samsung halts device shipments to Russia, a local court overturns an IP ruling last year against 61 smartphone models
Eugene Kaspersky Labels BSI Decision ‘Unfair, And Outright Wrong’
Founder of Kaspersky Lab hits back at Germany's 'political' decision, and says firm was insulted to only be given hours to respond to unfounded allegations
Government Introduces Amended Online Safety Bill
Updated proposals will make UK safest place online with a number of stiff penalties and sanctions, the Government claims, but critics not convinced
Netflix To Start Charging For Password Sharing
After two subscription price rises, it emerges that Netflix knows when a person shares their password with others, and will soon start charging
Tesla Halts Production At Shanghai Factory, Amid Covid Outbreak
China tightens restrictions across the country as Coronavirus infections surge, with Tesla suspending production at its Shanghai factory
NortonLifeLock, Avast Merger Faces UK Competition Probe
NortonLifeLock (formerly Symantec) merger with London-listed Avast under threat after UK's CMA signals deeper investigation
BMW Blames Russian Invasion, As It Lowers Profit Forecast
German carmaker BMW warns of ongoing chip shortages and new supply chain disruptions caused by Russian's invasion of Ukraine
Germany’s Cyber Agency BSI Warns Against Kaspersky AV
Germany's cyber agency warns against use of Russian anti-virus software Kaspersky, saying there is a serious hacking risk
Meta Fined $19m For 2018 Data Breach
Ireland's data protection watchdog issues 17 million euros fine against Meta for 12 data breaches notifications back in 2018
Tesla Raises Prices For Second Time In Days
Second price rise for Tesla electric vehicles in the space of a week, as inflationary pressure continues amidst Ukraine war
Intel Confirms ‘Mega Factory’ In Germany
Chip giant Intel says it will initially invest 33 billion euros in EU, including 17bn euros for a 'semiconductor fab mega-site in Germany'
Russia’s Roskomnadzor Hacked By Anonymous
Hacking collective Anonymous says it breached Russia federal agency Roskomnadzor last week and leaked 360,000 files (800GB)
ARM To Axe 15 Percent Of Staff, 1,000 Jobs To Go
Chip designer ARM is to cut 15 percent of its workforce, as it reverts to its backup plan of an initial public offering after the Nvidia deal collapse
Ukraine Using Clearview AI On Dead Russian Soldiers
Facial recognition system from Clearview AI used by Ukraine to uncover Russian special forces, combat misinformation, and identify dead Russian troops
Toyota To Cut Production By As Much As 20 Percent
Ongoing chip shortages forces Japanese car giant Toyota to cut its Q2 domestic production target by as much as 20 percent
Demand For VPNs In Russia Surges After Facebook, Instagram Block
Russians' are flocking to download VPNs so as to bypass the Kremlin's block on Meta platforms including WhatsApp and Instagram
Tencent ‘Facing Record Fine’ Over Payment Violations
China tech giant Tencent Group facing record fine from central bank over violations of money laundering rules as fintech crackdown continues
Apple Suppliers Hit By Fresh China Covid-19 Restrictions
Dozens of tech manufacturers in China's Shenzhen, including Apple supplier Foxconn, forced to shut down as coronavirus cases rise
Tesla, SpaceX Face ‘Significant’ Inflation Pressure, Musk Says
Elon Musk says electric carmaker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX both face 'significant' inflationary pressures amidst Ukraine conflict
Ford Expands Electric Vehicle Deal With Volkswagen
Ford to manufacture additional all-electric vehicle on Volkswagen's platform, expanding planned line-up for European market
Meta Bars Calls For Death Of Head Of State In Policy Shift
Meta narrows Facebook and Instagram rules to bar calls for death of head of state, while allowing other 'calls for violence'
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UK Regulator Warns Against ‘Illegal’ Crypto Cash Machines
Financial Conduct Authority warns cryptocurrency ATMs operating in UK are illegal and operators must shut them down or face enforcement action
Russia Shuts Down Instagram Due To ‘Calls For Violence’
Influencers post tearful farewells as Russia media regulator shuts down Instagram after parent company Meta allows calls for violence