Facebook Live rules tightened following Christchurch attack
The social network is introducing a stricter ‘one strike’ policy to prevent terrorist and violent Facebook Live broadcasts.
UK News|May 15, 2019
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Suicide prevention minister: Tech firms need to tackle Wild West online world
Jackie Doyle-Price also said some people thought trolling was ‘socially acceptable’ in the same way drink-driving was not always frowned upon.
UK News|May 14, 2019
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Former Google boss defends technology giant’s tax record
Eric Schmidt spoke to BBC Newsnight on Monday about the ‘incredibly complicated’ global tax system.
UK News|May 13, 2019
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New website for anti-Brexit voters launched by data scientists
RemainVoter.com promises to identify the best tactical voting options to stop candidates from Nigel Farage’s latest party winning a seat.
UK News|May 12, 2019
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Social media boycott floated as way to prompt action over child sex abuse images
Simon Bailey, who heads up the UK’s child protection policing, believes tech companies will only act over fear of reputational damage.
UK News|May 10, 2019
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Anti-knife crime campaigners claim ‘positive outcome’ after YouTube protest
The protesters smeared themselves in fake blood but then told YouTube’s regional boss of their concerns about violent content.
UK News|May 10, 2019
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All the key announcements from Google’s I/O developer conference
From new Pixel phones to a faster Google Assistant.
UK News|May 7, 2019
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Google announces new mid-range Pixel smartphones
The technology giant has revealed its plans to offer more accessible smartphones to consumers.
UK News|May 7, 2019
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Apple Pay now accepted for payments on some gov.uk services
Google Pay can also be used on the website.
UK News|May 3, 2019
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Facebook bans extremists for violating policy on hate and violence
The latest bans apply to both Facebook’s main service and to Instagram.
World News|May 2, 2019
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Social media firms pledge cash for Samaritans in bid to tackle harmful content
Health Secretary Matt Hancock met representatives from Facebook, Google, Snapchat and Instagram.
UK News|Apr 29, 2019
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Music app Spotify hits 100m paid user mark
Arch-rival Apple Music had about 50 million paying subscribers at the end of 2018.
World News|Apr 29, 2019
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Student named as one of four people killed by crane in Seattle
The structure fell from a building under construction at Google’s new campus in the city.
World News|Apr 29, 2019
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Social media bosses summoned to give progress report on cleaning up internet
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is asking tech giants to commit to developing ways that might identify and tackle harmful content online.
UK News|Apr 29, 2019
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‘Terrifying’ – Crane falls on busy Seattle street, killing four people
Three others were injured in the incident.
World News|Apr 28, 2019
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