France fines Google $590 million in latest antitrust action
Regulators say the company offered publishers 'negligible' payments for using their news content.
Publishers
Facebook jumpstarts newsletter ambitions with $5 million for indie writers
The company will prioritize reporters who plan to cover marginalized communities.
Facebook blocks users from sharing news links in Australia
Politicians are set to vote on a bill that would force tech giants to pay for content.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Facebook's News tab arrives in the UK
It's the first expansion of the feature outside of the US.
Google agrees to pay French publishers for news previews
With the deal, subscription sites will be able to display certain articles for free.
Facebook pilot links user profiles with online news subscriptions
The feature could cut down on password fatigue.
Facebook is expanding its dedicated news section to more countries
It could land outside the US in six to 12 months.
Major news organizations join the fight against Apple’s App Store fees
Publishers want the same terms that Apple gave Amazon Prime Video.
Facebook will prioritize original reporting in its News Feed
It will demote stories without a byline.
Google will pay publishers for 'high-quality' news and absorb paywall costs
The search giant said it will soon launch an all-new "news experience."
Book publishers sue Internet Archive for allegedly enabling piracy
They allege that the IA is committing ‘willful mass copyright infringement.’
Google proposed, then abandoned, a website tipping feature
The tool would let users make small ad hoc donations to their favourite sites.
Google brings AMP-powered search to Google Images
Its new Swipe to Visit feature lets you preview sites in Google Images.
Epic Mega Sale loses two pre-order titles on day one
'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2' was removed but will reportedly return soon.
YouTube will label videos to help European users avoid fake news
The aim is to limit misinformation during the EU elections.
Spotify opens up its streaming data to music publishers
The tool includes stats on how well songs perform on playlists.
Steam lets game developers customize their homepages
The feature is in open beta, so expect a few bugs.
Google plans Snapchat-esque stories for mobile search results
There are already a host of publishers on board.
Facebook goes back to basics: People
The company has realized how hard it is to keep people both happy and informed.
Google aims to share revenue with news publishers
The days of feuding with the news industry may be long gone.
