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New Asia undersea data cable plan unveiled by Google, Facebook
Earlier this year the companies announced another cable project dubbed Echo connecting the United States, Singapore, Guam and Indonesia.
As Covid variant delays return to offices, many in US don't mind
Across the United States, a growing number of companies are delaying their employees' return to the office out of concern over the new wave of disease.
Facebook delays return to campus as Delta variant rages
Facebook is also requiring people in offices to wear masks, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated.
Twitter suspends pro-Trump US lawmaker for Covid misinformation
The tweet in question, sent on Monday, said the US Food and Drug Administration should not give final approval to anti-coronavirus vaccines
Facebook shuts down anti-vaccine influencer campaign
Late last year, the network of fake accounts tried to fuel a false meme that the AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 would turn people into chimpanzees
Microsoft requires vaccinations for workers, as office returns slow
Google last week made campuses off-limits to unvaccinated employees and extend its global work-from-home option through October 18.
Facebook sparks row by cutting off researchers
"Research cannot be the justification for compromising people's privacy," said Facebook
Google and Facebook say on-campus workers must be vaccinated
Tech titan Facebook put out similar word on Wednesday, saying that as its offices re-open, only vaccinated workers will be welcomed.
Chinese influencer falls 160 feet to her death while filming video on crane
Xiao Qiumei, a 23-year-old Chinese influencer, died Tuesday
Upbeat quarterly update lifts Twitter shares
Twitter shares were up more than five percent in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures.
Trump announces anti-censorship lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter
Trump has begun holding public events, including campaign-style rallies, as he seeks to remain the nation's most influential Republican.
Global stocks mixed as markets adjusts to Fed's policy pivot
Shares of Apple, Facebook and Amazon all climbed more than one percent, leading to a 0.9 percent jump in the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index to 14,161.35.
Facebook AI software able to dig up origins of deepfake images
The company's Video Authenticator software analyzes an image or each frame of a video, looking for evidence of manipulation that could be invisible to the naked eye.
Twitter debuts subscription service with added features
Monthly subscriptions to Twitter Blue cost $3.49 in Canada and $4.49 in Australia in local currencies
Parler app makes return to Apple Store after ban
The move comes a month after the iPhone maker said it would allow the application with updates aimed at curbing incitements to violence.
Trump 'egged on' capitol rioters: Facebook panel co-chair
At a recent hearing on Capitol Hill, US lawmakers unleashed criticism at the leaders of the top social networks, and promised new regulations.
Late-night hosts joke about Facebook extending Donald Trump ban
Facebook has six months to decide on a permanent ban or a time-bound suspension for the former U.S. president.
Twitter shares crash after disappointing quarterly results
Twitter shares sank as much as 11 percent in after-hours trade as the results fueled concerns that the platform is not growing fast enough in the rapidly shifting social media space.
Facebook oversight panel will now review takedown requests
As part of the new process, the panel will establish procedures including privacy protections for users seeking takedown requests.
Facebook says hackers 'scraped' data of 533 million users in 2019 leak
Scraping is a tactic that involves using automated software to gather up information shared publicly online.
Russia fines TikTok over calls for minors to join protests
Moscow regularly fines foreign internet companies like Twitter, Facebook and Google for failing to comply with its legislation.
Facebook says cyber spies in China targeted Uyghurs
Malware used could let cyber spies take over people's mobile phones, accessing information, cameras and microphones, according to security alerts about the malicious code.
Trump to launch own social media platform: ex-aide
Despite Trump's defeat in November by Democrat Joe Biden, he remains influential in the Republican Party.
Russia sues social media platforns for non-deletion of posts urging children to join protest
The filing of cases against these social media giants came after Alexei Navalny's imprisonment and sentencing.
Real Madrid star Toni Kroos: 'I was a Nazi to some people'
The German claims that he was stereotyped partly because of his blonde hair and blue eyes.
Facebook to pay users $650 million in class action suit over privacy law woes
The California federal court ordered Facebook to pay 1.6 million Illinois residents, and each will receive around $345 under the settlement.
Facebook restores news for Australian users after media bargaining deal
In announcing the end of its news blackout, Facebook said it "looks forward to continuing to work with the industry to find the best ways to support news."
Facebook pledges $1 bn for news, defends Australia blackout
After two decades of light-touch regulation, tech giants such as Google and Facebook are coming under increased government scrutiny.
London Fashion Week goes virtual as Covid bites
To increase the visibility of young talent in the pandemic, the British Fashion Council, which represents the industry, has partnered with the social media giant TikTok.
Facebook blocks news sharing in Australia over media law
Digital platforms have pushed back hard against the world-first Australian legislation, fearing it could create a global precedent that could require dramatic changes and hit their business model.