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Twitter Again Expands Fact-Checking Birdwatch Scheme
Content moderation development. Another expansion of Twitter's community fact-checking project, known as Birdwatch
Twitter Trials Edit Tweet Function
Much requested edit feature is being trialled by Twitter, that will allow tweets to be edited up to 30 minutes after being published
Twitter, Musk Subpoena Whistleblower Over Bot, Security Issues
Twitter, Elon Musk both subpoena whistleblower Pieter 'Mudge' Zatko over allegations of security and bot shortcomings as well as 'illegal activity'
Instagram Says It Never Shares Precise User Location
Instagram refutes claims circulating widely online that 'precise location' feature on iOS and Android reveals users' exact whereabouts to others online
Russia Warns Foreign Tech Firms Over Content Law Breaches
Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor targets TikTok, Telegram, Zoom, Discord, Pinterest over failure to delete banned content
Expert Questions Musk Twitter Bot Figures Amidst Legal Battle
Bot figure given by Elon Musk in legal battle over attempt to pull out of Twitter buy 'doesn't mean anything', says leading expert
Snapchat Hits 1 Million Paid Users Amidst Weak Ad Market
Snapchat parent Snap says paid subscription service reaches 1 million subscribers as weak ad market prompts search for alternate revenue sources
Deezer ‘Set For German Expansion’ After IPO Slump
Deezer to use funds from July IPO in Paris to expand into Germany in partnership with RTL as it seeks to replicate success in France and Brazil
Twitter Hikes Price Of Subscription Service
Twitter raises price of Twitter Blue service amidst revenue slump and uncertainty over suspended Elon Musk buyout, as it begins testing Status feature
Elon Musk Files Countersuit Against Twitter Over Deal
Delaware judge assigns 17 October start date for fast-tracked five-day trial as Twitter seeks to force Musk to follow through on deal
Instagram Rolls Back Changes After Celebrity Criticism
Instagram temporarily rolls back shift to full-screen videos and recommended content after celebrities complain, as parent Meta faces intense pressure
Google Banned By Russia-Backed Separatists In Eastern Ukraine
Russia-backed separatist Donetsk People's Republic says it will block Google for 'inhuman propaganda', as it follows Russia's bans on Western social media
Snapchat Parent Shares Slump On Advertising Fears
Snapchat parent Snap sees shares plummet after reporting slowdown in ad revenue growth, as Google, Meta and other social media companies take hit
Twitter Reports Loss As ‘Uncertainty’ Weighs On Business
Twitter reports $270m loss for three months to June amidst advertising slowdown, as it prepares court battle to force Elon Musk to complete takeover
Meta Revamps Facebook Content Feed
Facebook 'Home' revamped to promote discovery of new content, whereas 'Feeds' tab will mostly feature posts from friends and family
TikTok ‘Halts E-Commerce Expansion Plans’
TikTok reportedly scraps plans to expand TikTok Shop livestream commerce in Europe and US after UK version finds 'nascent' adoption
British Army Twitter, YouTube Accounts Hacked
British Army Twitter, Youtube accounts hacked and rebranded with imagery and posts related to NFTs in latest high-profile social media attack
Tencent Forms XR Unit In Metaverse Drive
China's most valuable company Tencent forms extended reality (XR) unit combining hardware and software as it pushes into immersive 'metaverse'
Japan ‘Seeking Fines’ On Tech Giants Over Domestic Registration
Japanese government reportedly planning to fine noncompliant tech companies over local registration requirement, amidst global crackdown on tech giants
EU’s ‘Revised’ Disinformation Code Of Practice Backed By Tech Giants
EU's “strengthened” Code of Practice on Disinformation is signed by 34 tech firms, platforms and civil groups to beef up battle against fake news
Instagram Brings Parental Controls To UK
Facebook sister company Instagram introduces parental controls in UK, following backlash over effects of service on young people
Elon Musk To Meet With Twitter Staff
Elon Musk to hold virtual meeting with Twitter staff for first time since buyout announced in April, as deal remains on hold
Tech Firms Urged By Ofcom To Do More To Protect Women Online
UK regulator says women are heavier users than men of most social media platforms, and urges tech firms to keep women safer online
US Supreme Court Blocks Controversial Texas Social Media Law
Content moderation victory? Tech industry celebrates as US Supreme Court blocks controversial Texas social media law from taking effect
Twitter Refuses To Drop Egon Durban From Board
Twitter decides not to accept Egon Durban's resignation from board following shareholder vote against his re-election, amidst takeover drama
Google Invests In India’s Mohalla Amidst Short Video boom
Google contributes to $300m funding round that values Mohalla Tech at nearly $5bn as social media company expects profitability in 16-18 months
Outcry After DuckDuckGo Admits It Allows Microsoft Trackers
Users express frustration after DuckDuckGo explains its Privacy Browser is obliged to allow Microsoft tracking scripts under search syndication deal
Snap Earnings Warning Triggers Tech Sell-Off
Investors spooked after Snap warns of deteriorating economic conditions, says earnings now 'below the low end' of previous expectations
New York Comptroller Calls For Votes Against Twitter, Meta Directors
New York State Comptroller reportedly calls for votes against Twitter, Meta directors over failure to remove violent content after Buffalo mass shooting