Tech giants ‘on notice’ as new digital regulator arrives to tackle dominance
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the Digital Markets Unit will make competition in the tech space ‘healthier’.
UK News|Apr 7, 2021
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New regulator aimed at curbing dominance of tech giants gets to work
The Digital Markets Unit will not have full powers until legislation is passed in Parliament.
UK News|Apr 6, 2021
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US Supreme Court sides with Google in copyright fight with Oracle
The justices ruled 6-2 for Google Inc.
World News|Apr 5, 2021
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Ancient coins may solve mystery of notorious 17th-century English pirate
Captain Henry Every became the world’s most-wanted criminal after plundering a ship carrying Muslim pilgrims home to India from Mecca in 1695.
World News|Apr 1, 2021
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Government and social media urged to do more to tackle online racism
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for ministers and online platforms to clamp down on online abuse in the wake of the race report.
UK News|Mar 31, 2021
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Fortnite maker files Apple complaint to competition watchdog
Epic Games has accused Apple of anti-competitive behaviour over its App Store policies.
UK News|Mar 30, 2021
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Crackdown on ‘online free-for-all’ of pension scam adverts needed, say MPs
Online publishers should be required to ensure that financial promotions are authorised, the Work and Pensions Committee said.
UK News|Mar 28, 2021
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AstraZeneca jab suspension did not deter UK public from getting it, study shows
Some EU nations banned use of the jab before the European Medicines Agency declared it is ‘safe and effective’.
UK News|Mar 26, 2021
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Here’s looking at You, kid – Scotland’s 2020 baby names revealed
The full lists of 2020 baby names were published by National Records of Scotland and revealed unusual names including: Iyla, Caldonia and You.
Viral News|Mar 23, 2021
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Ban anonymous Twitter accounts to tackle cyber abuse, Government urged
Parliament heard the social media platform is ‘a real problem’ and ending the practice would open the way for prosecutions.
UK News|Mar 23, 2021
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Google removed more than 99 million malicious Covid-19 ads in 2020, figures show
The technology giant’s latest Ads Safety Report revealed more than 3.1 billion ads were blocked or removed last year.
UK News|Mar 17, 2021
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Google halves Play Store developer fees
The tech giant said the change will see service fees cut by 50% for 99% of developers on the Google Play Store.
UK News|Mar 16, 2021
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Encrypted messaging app Signal blocked in China
Signal was one of the few remaining messaging apps in China that allowed users to engage in encrypted messaging.
World News|Mar 16, 2021
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News Corp strikes Facebook pay deal for Australian news
The pay deal follows a similar agreement struck with Google last month.
World News|Mar 15, 2021
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The facts behind Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview
The monarchy has been left in crisis following the Sussexes’ damaging allegations of racism and of a lack of support for Meghan.
UK News|Mar 9, 2021
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