The global advertising industry is expected to grow 8.4% this year, despite ongoing geopolitical situations around the world and fears of a recession, a report on the sector said on Monday.

The audio streaming service Spotify Technology SA will host its first investor day since going public in 2018 on Wednesday, hoping to stoke Wall Street's enthusiasm despite the slowing global economy.

TikTok said the subscription feature being introduced this week will only be available to creators by invitation for now but will be expanded globally in coming months.

Portugal has long sought foreign cash by giving tax breaks and special visas to foreign investors and so-called digital nomads

The company also plans to test bonuses for creators who achieve certain goals -- such as "building worlds that attract the most time spent."

Google's parent Alphabet pulled in over $60 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 just in ad revenue

Most major cryptocurrencies are finally seeing a rise in prices after dropping to a 6-month low. The price plunge had been equated to the so-called Crypto Winter of 2018.

The firm predicts that its growth will continue in 2022

The new darling art form for some collectors and investors, NFTs have become staples of auction houses and the art market.

As far back as 2006, a real estate developer made headlines after making $1 million from land sold on the virtual world site Second Life.

Twitter however on Tuesday posted a $537 million net loss in the quarter after settling a lawsuit alleging investors were misled about slowing user growth.

Bitcoin has dominated the news headlines over the last few years. That's because its value has increased since its inception.

In today's modern world, to truly reach success as a brand, you need to master the art of social media. Myles Kronman and Liridon Vrapca are two young entrepreneurs who understand the power of social media and what it can do for a brand.

Despite the difference in business approach between the UK and U.S., many UK entrepreneurs prefer to target the U.S. rather than Europe.

Twitter shares were up more than five percent in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures.

Musk said he loses money when the value of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies declines but that he has not been selling despite the volatility.

Social media has been a revolutionary tool for brands and businesses over the last decade. Hefty advertising budgets are a thing of the past; now, companies can reach global audiences with a few swipes and clicks that hardly cost a penny.

A Google spokesperson said in a statement to AFP that the company was "very disappointed" by the decision.

Since the enactment of The Gambling Act 2005, the UK had not seen any other significant gambling industry changes.

For many people worldwide, gambling and sports betting are a simple way of spending their leisure time. However, in the UK, gambling and sports betting has become a multi-billion-pound industry.

The class-action lawsuit states that the video-sharing app gathered and disclosed personal data in violation of the US federal Video Privacy Protection Act.

Digital platforms have pushed back hard against the world-first Australian legislation, fearing it could create a global precedent that could require dramatic changes and hit their business model.

Harry and Meghan haven't been on social media since they left as senior members of the British royal family.

The legislation was introduced last year to force Google and Facebook to pay local media organisations to host news content or face millions of dollars in fines.

Barely a week before its official release, the manufacturer already announced that it plans to sell the PS5 via online channels only.

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter and Google-parent Alphabet are all slated to disclose how their businesses faired in the third quarter of this year.

Legal experts point to the fact that it may be difficult to show Google's conduct was illegal under the longstanding "consumer welfare" standard.

Ten years on from its launch, Instagram has evolved far beyond selfies.

YouTube could have every means to dispute the charges as the video app's main platform is not designed for use of children under 13.

The legislation will initially focus on Facebook and Google -- two of the world's richest and most powerful companies.