Vietnam’s government has ordered technology firms to store their users’ data locally and set up local offices, its latest move to tighten cybersecurity rules. The […]
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Snap Said to Shut Down Development of Pixy Flying Selfie Drone Camera: Report
Snapchat parent Snap will stop future development of its Pixy flying selfie drone, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the […]
Read moreGovernment Orders to Block 8 YouTube Channels for Alleged Disinformation
The government on Thursday ordered blocking of eight YouTube channels, including one operating from Pakistan, for allegedly spreading disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign […]
Read moreDelhi High Court Grants Time for Government to Reveal Plans to Regulate De-Platforming of Social Media Users
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted time to the Centre to inform if it was drafting any regulations to govern the issue of de-platforming […]
Read moreTikTok Bans Paid Political Influencer Posts Ahead of Upcoming US Midterm Elections
TikTok will work to prevent content creators from posting paid political messages on the short-form video app, as part of its preparation for the US […]
Read moreRussian Court Fines Twitch RUB 2 Million for Streaming Fake Video About War Crimes: Report
A court in Russia has fined streaming service Twitch RUB 2 million (roughly Rs. 26,21,100) for hosting a short video containing what it calls “fake” […]
Read moreFacebook Fails to Detect Election-Related Misinformation in Ads for the Fourth Time: Report
Facebook failed to detect blatant election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election, a new report from Global Witness has found, continuing a pattern […]
Read moreInstagram and Facebook Are Stalking You on Websites Accessed Through Their Apps. What Can You Do About It?
Social media platforms have had some bad press in recent times, largely prompted by the vast extent of their data collection. Now Meta, the parent […]
Read moreHedge Fund Elliott Sold Twitter Stock Before Elon Musk’s Takeover Negotiations
Elliott Management, the hedge fund that pushed for big changes at Twitter two years ago, exited the stock during the second quarter, soon after Elon […]
Read moreTwitter May Fail to Fight Election Misinformation, Voting Rights Experts Say
Twitter on Thursday set out a plan to combat the spread of election misinformation that revives previous strategies, but civil and voting rights experts said it […]
Read moreTencent, Alibaba Have Submitted Details of Algorithms Used in Their Products, Says China Regulator
China’s top internet watchdog said on Friday that tech giants such as Tencent and Alibaba have submitted details of algorithms used in some of their […]
Read moreYouTube Plans to Launch Online Store for Streaming Video Services: Report
Alphabet’s YouTube is planning to launch an online store for streaming video services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The company has renewed talks […]
Read moreUS Gunman Posted ‘Call to Arms’ on Truth Social After FBI Searched Donald Trump’s Home: Reports
An armed man who fled after attempting to breach an FBI office in Ohio appears to have posted a “call to arms” on Donald Trump’s […]
Read moreWhatsApp Group Admins Can Soon Approve or Reject New Participants on Android: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that would give more control and power to group admins. The Meta-owned instant messaging app could soon […]
Read moreElon Musk Teases Potential Social Media Site as Competitor for Twitter
Amid his ongoing legal battle against Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased a potential social media site of his own as a competitor for Twitter. […]
Read moreTwitter Revives Misinformation Rules, Features Ahead of US Midterm Elections
Twitter will revive features on the social media site to promote accurate information about the November US midterm election and clamp down on false and misleading […]
Read moreSnapchat and Other Social Media Platforms Offer Parental Control Features, but Do They Offer Enough Safety?
As concerns about social media’s harmful effects on teens continue to rise, platforms from Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram are bolting on new features they […]
Read moreGoogle Said to Oppose Facebook-Backed Proposal for Self-Regulatory Body in India
Google has grave reservations about developing a self-regulatory body for the social media sector in India to hear user complaints, though the proposal has support […]
Read moreFacebook Use Among US Teens Plunging; Use of TikTok, YouTube Rising, Survey Says
US teens have left Facebook in droves over the past seven years, preferring to spend time at video-sharing venues YouTube and TikTok, according to a […]
Read moreFormer Twitter Employee Convicted of Spying for Saudi Arabia, Accessing Private User Data
A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on […]
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