Exclusive-Google, Facebook, Twitter to tackle deepfakes or risk EU fines - document
Alphabet Inc unit Google, Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and other tech companies will have to take measures to counter deepfakes and fake accounts on their platforms or risk hefty fines under an updated European Union code of practice, according to an EU document seen by Reuters.
Global Advertising To Grow By 8.4% This Year -report
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.
Spotify Looks To Stoke Wall Street Enthusiasm Amid Cooling Economy
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 lets creators charge monthly subscriptions
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.
How Portugal became Europe's accidental 'Bitcoin heaven'
Portugal has long sought foreign cash by giving tax breaks and special visas to foreign investors and so-called digital nomads
Meta tests sale of virtual goods in Metaverse
The company also plans to test bonuses for creators who achieve certain goals -- such as "building worlds that attract the most time spent."
Google to overhaul ad tracking system on Android devices
Google's parent Alphabet pulled in over $60 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 just in ad revenue
Google parent Alphabet nearly doubles annual profit
The firm predicts that its growth will continue in 2022
Wikipedia creator's computer and NFT auctioned for almost $1 million
The new darling art form for some collectors and investors, NFTs have become staples of auction houses and the art market.
'Metaverse' hype fuels booming digital property 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.
Google-parent Alphabet profit soars to over $18 bn
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.
Upbeat quarterly update lifts Twitter shares
Twitter shares were up more than five percent in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures.
'I pump but don't dump' bitcoin, says Elon Musk
Musk said he loses money when the value of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies declines but that he has not been selling despite the volatility.
France fines Google 500 million euros in news copyright row
A Google spokesperson said in a statement to AFP that the company was "very disappointed" by the decision.
TikTok parent company ByteDance agrees to pay $92 million in privacy case settlement
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.
Facebook blocks news sharing in Australia over media law
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.
Prince Harry open to return to social media months after Meghan Markle compared it to drugs
Harry and Meghan haven't been on social media since they left as senior members of the British royal family.
Google threatens to block Australians over media law
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.
PS5: Retailers that might still have stocks and accessories available on launch day
Barely a week before its official release, the manufacturer already announced that it plans to sell the PS5 via online channels only.
Solid Big Tech earnings expected despite politics
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter and Google-parent Alphabet are all slated to disclose how their businesses faired in the third quarter of this year.
Google's 'free' business model put to test in US antitrust suit
Legal experts point to the fact that it may be difficult to show Google's conduct was illegal under the longstanding "consumer welfare" standard.
'I selfie, therefore I am': Instagram 10 years on
Ten years on from its launch, Instagram has evolved far beyond selfies.
YouTube faces £2.5 billion class action suit over privacy breach of children's data rights
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.
Google slams Australia law forcing tech giants to pay for news
The legislation will initially focus on Facebook and Google -- two of the world's richest and most powerful companies.
Prince Harry urges to rebuild 'digital landscape' that may have been 'dividing us'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reached out to major brands and corporations to make the change in the digital world.
Microsoft could be 'White Knight' for TikTok -- or fall flat
Buying TikTok could make Microsoft a hipper, more youth-focused company.
Australia unveils law forcing tech giants to pay for news
Both Facebook and Google say advertising revenue linked to news content is a small fraction of their overall revenue.
Big Tech firms see robust results in pandemic-hit quarter
The results from Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google parent Alphabet were largely better than expected.
Cryptocurrency analysts estimate over $24m in bitcoin was stolen by scammers this year
This was reported by Scam Alert alongside Whale Alert via its new 'crime reporting, tracking and analysis' platform.
Amid pandemic, White House race becomes digital dogfight
Biden has been stepping up his digital presence and is getting a boost from a handful of outside organisations seeking to counter Trump's messaging.