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Google is rolling out air raid alerts on Android phones in Ukraine
The country's government asked Google to deploy the feature.
Kris Holt03.10.2022Nintendo stops shipping the Switch and other products to Russia
'Destiny 2' players in Russia and Belarus can no longer buy expansions or in-game currency.
Kris Holt03.10.2022EU tells Google to delist Russian state media websites from search
The European Commission issued a ban on RT and Sputnik earlier this month.
Mariella Moon03.10.2022Ukraine may move its top-secret data and servers abroad
The country fears its most sensitive data could soon be compromised by Russia’s invading forces.
Amrita Khalid03.09.2022Sony halts PlayStation hardware and software sales in Russia
Sony has halted PlayStation sales in Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion, including from the online PlayStation Store.
Jon Fingas03.09.2022Amazon suspends shipments and Prime Video access in Russia
The company announced today that it will suspend shipments of products in Russia and Belarus, as well as halt access to Prime Video in Russia.
Devindra Hardawar03.09.2022Bumble suspends service in Russia and Belarus
Bumble has joined a growing list of American companies pulling out of Russia amid the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Igor Bonifacic03.09.2022Nintendo delays 'Advance Wars' remake amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Nintendo has delayed the release of 'Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp' in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Jon Fingas03.09.2022Facebook makes it easier for Ukrainian users to seek medical help and assistance
It's putting a link to the updated Community Help section at the top of users' feeds.
Mariella Moon03.09.2022Senator Elizabeth Warren drafts bill to target use of crypto by sanctioned Russians
Critics say that lawmakers’ fears may be overblown.
Amrita Khalid03.08.2022Amazon stops accepting new AWS customers in Russia and Belarus
Another important internet player is changing its relationship with Russia due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Igor Bonifacic03.08.2022Lumen is the second major US internet provider to leave Russia
Lumen has become the second major US internet provider to leave Russia, citing security following that country's invasion of Ukraine.
Jon Fingas03.08.2022Twitter launches a Tor service to help Russians evade censorship
Twitter has launched a Tor onion service to help Russians and others access internet services that would otherwise be blocked.
Jon Fingas03.08.2022Instagram is demoting Russian state media accounts and labeling their posts
Instagram is joining Facebook in its attempt to bury Russian state media in its app.
Karissa Bell03.08.2022Russia bans Zello's walkie-talkie app
Russia is further cracking down on political dissent by banning Zello's walkie-talkie app.
Jon Fingas03.07.2022Riot Games will donate proceeds from in-game passes to Ukraine relief
Over the weekend, Riot Games announced it would respond to calls from its community to provide aid during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Igor Bonifacic03.07.2022Ubisoft and Take-Two are the latest game companies to halt sales in Russia
People in Russia and Ukraine won't be able to buy or install 'GTA V,' among other games.
Kris Holt03.07.2022How Telegram found itself at the heart of the Ukrainian conflict
Telegram is far less well-known than WhatsApp, and yet it's become a vital tool.
Daniel Cooper03.07.2022SpaceX sends additional Starlink terminals to Ukraine
SpaceX is sending more Starlink terminals to Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Igor Bonifacic03.06.2022Netflix stops streaming in Russia
Netflix is taking additional action in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Igor Bonifacic03.06.2022