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Meta threatens to block news content in Canada over media revenue-sharing legislation
Facebook parent company Meta says it may stop Canadians from sharing news content in response to the country’s proposed Bill C-18 legislation.
Google begins adding passkey support in Android and Chrome
Google has begun rolling out initial passkey support for Android and Chrome.
Twitter and Instagram lock Kanye West's accounts after a weekend of antisemitic posts
Kanye West’s return to Twitter has been short-lived.
Meta tests easier account switching between Facebook and Instagram
Meta is testing two features that integrate Facebook and Instagram more closely together.
Iran restricts access to WhatsApp and Instagram in response to Mahsa Amini protests
Iran has blocked access to Instagram and WhatsApp as its government attempts to subdue protests that began last week following the death of a woman at the hands of local authorities.
2K confirms its support desk was hacked to send malware to gamers
Video game publisher 2K is warning the public not to open any emails from its support account after confirming it had been hacked.
TikTok reportedly gives 'a bit more leniency' to popular accounts
As recently as last year, TikTok employed a two-tier moderation system that gave preferential to its most popular users.
Adobe acquires collaborative design platform Figma for $20 billion
Adobe is acquiring collaborative design giant Figma for $20 billion, but it's expected to keep its distance for now.
Twitter starts rolling out podcasts to Blue subscribers
Twitter has begun rolling out its redesigned Spaces tab.
Comcast debuts 2Gbps internet service in four states
After nearly two years of testing, Comcast is one step closer to offering multi-gig symmetrical speeds over cable.
Cyberattack disrupts bookings for IHG hotels
For the past three days, one of the largest hospitality companies in the world hasn’t been able to accept online bookings due to a cyberattack.
Kiwi Farms is effectively offline following campaign to deplatform the hate site
The days of Kiwi Farms as a functioning website appear to be numbered.
Cloudflare blocks trans harassment forum Kiwi Farms following escalation of 'targeted threats'
DNS and internet security provider Cloudflare has blocked Kiwi Farms, an infamous forum known for its online and real-world harassment campaigns.
Anonymous claims responsibility for Moscow traffic jam tied to app exploit
On Thursday morning, Moscow’s busy Fili district became the site of a traffic jam unlike almost any before it.
Microsoft found a severe one-click exploit in TikTok’s Android app
A serious vulnerability found by Microsoft in the TikTok Android app could have allowed hackers to hijack millions of accounts.
Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group plans layoffs after CEO steps down
Following more than two years of controversy, the chief executive officer of Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group is stepping down.
Australia's top court rules Google isn't a publisher
Google has won an appeal determining that it isn't a publisher merely by linking content.
NGO says Facebook failed to detect misinformation in Brazilian election ads
Less than two months before Brazil’s 2022 election, a report from international NGO Global Witness found Facebook parent company Meta “appallingly” failed to detect false political ads.
Inaccurate maps are delaying the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s broadband funding
Nearly nine months after Congress passed President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the federal government has yet to allocate any of the $42.5 billion in funding the legislation set aside for expanding broadband service in underserved communities.
Google's learn-to-read app for kids is now available on the web
Google can now help your kids learn to read on the web.