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Mobile Internet Connection Restored In Violence-Hit Bangladesh
The mobile internet connection was restored in Bangladesh on Sunday, 10 days after it was restricted by the authorities across the country to stop the spread of fake news on social media amidst the deadly nationwide violence.
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Apple to Let Music Streaming Apps in Europe Link to Own Websites for Purchases to Comply With EU Rules
Apple announced measures on Friday to make it easier for music streaming apps on its App Store in the European Economic Area to inform users of other ways to purchase digital services, as it looks to comply with a European Union mandate.
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RBI Restricts Paytm Payments Bank From Taking New Deposits, Credit Transactions
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday restricted Paytm Payments Bank Ltd from taking fresh deposits and credit transactions across its services, due to non-compliance of regulations and supervisory concerns.
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Spotify Applies New Restrictions When Users Listen to Music on Free Plan in India
Spotify has started limiting users in India who listen to music on the streaming service's free plan. These restrictions include limiting how you can play music tracks. Spotify has blocked users on the free plan from tapping the previous button to restart the track or play songs in any order, without a Premium subscription.
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EU Regulators Seek More Information on Apple Pay to Boost Case Against iPhone Maker
EU antitrust regulators are seeking more information on Apple's mobile payment system, the European Commission said on Wednesday, a sign that the enforcer is looking to close any loopholes and boost its case against the iPhone maker.
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Twitter Updates Policy to Restrict Visibility of Tweets That Violate Platform Rules
Twitter has updated its policy to restrict the visibility of tweets that are against the service's rules. The microblogging platform will restrict tweets that are found to violate hateful conduct rules and expand it to other domains later. Users on Twitter will also be able to submit feedback on the label, according to the service.
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Microsoft Said to Threaten to Restrict Rival Search Engines' Data Access Over AI Chat Products
Microsoft is said to have threatened rival search engines that it would cut off access to the company's search engine data if they do not stop using it to power their own AI chatbots and other products that rely on artificial intelligence. The company's rivals, including Google, You.com, Neeva, and DuckDuckGo, have quickly moved to roll out their o...
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GitHub Users Report Content Domain Blocked in India; May Restrict Access to Open Source Projects, More
A GitHub URL that is used to serve files and content from GitHub repositories to users all over the world has been blocked in India for users on some internet service providers (ISPs). Over the weekend, developers and users on Twitter reported that the URL was inaccessible. Heading to the blocked URL tells users that it has been blocked under the i...
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Twitter Sued in Class Action Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs by Elon Musk Without Enough Notice
Twitter has been sued over the microblogging service's plan to cut about 3,700 jobs at the social media platform, without enough notice as required under US federal and California law, in a class action lawsuit on Thursday. The company plans to start cutting staff on Friday, it revealed to employees in an email. However, the The federal Worker Adju...
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Google Ordered by CCI to Allow Third-Party Payments, Adopt 8 Remedies in 3 Months
Google on Tuesday was directed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to allow third-party billing or payment processing services in India, as the watchdog fined the firm for the second time in October. The company was also asked to adopt 8 remedies or operations adjustments within three months, including not restricting "app developers from ...
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Elon Musk Deploys Starlink Service in Iran Amid Country-Wide Internet Restrictions
Elon Musk has deployed his satellite-based Starlink service in Iran amid internet usage restrictions following widespread protests in the country. US State Secretary Antony Blinken earlier announced about advancing internet freedom and the free flow of information for the Iranian people.
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WhatsApp Working to Keep Iranians Connected Amid Widespread Internet Shutdown Over Nationwide Protests
WhatsApp on Thursday said it was working to keep users in the country connected via its messaging app, amid a widespread internet shutdown imposed after nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini. The Meta-owned messaging service and Instagram were blocked in the country following public outrage with reports of security f...
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Google Search Reportedly Updated to Show Games Available on Cloud Streaming Services
Google Search will reportedly show which video games are being streamed on which particular cloud streaming services. The search results do not lead gaming consoles’ storefronts or to PC gaming retailers as the search results being shown are strictly on cloud gaming.
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Sony Sees Profit Rise on Music, Films; Says People Playing Less Games as COVID-19 Restrictions Decrease
Sony reported a 3 percent increase in profit for the second quarter, as the company continues to deal with challenges posed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and a waning interest in video games. Sales for the last quarter rose 2 percent to JPY 2.31 trillion (roughly Rs. 37,45,00,000 crore) aided by strong demand for Sony’s music and movie ope...
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Apple Closes Russian Mir Card Loophole for Apple Pay: Sberbank
US tech giant Apple has suspended its Apple Pay service for Russia's Mir card payment system, Russia's largest lender and payments system said, closing a loophole that had allowed Russians to keep using the service.
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Mobile Internet Connection Restored In Violence-Hit Bangladesh
The mobile internet connection was restored in Bangladesh on Sunday, 10 days after it was restricted by the authorities across the country to stop the spread of fake news on social media amidst the deadly nationwide violence.
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Apple to Let Music Streaming Apps in Europe Link to Own Websites for Purchases to Comply With EU Rules
Apple announced measures on Friday to make it easier for music streaming apps on its App Store in the European Economic Area to inform users of other ways to purchase digital services, as it looks to comply with a European Union mandate.
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RBI Restricts Paytm Payments Bank From Taking New Deposits, Credit Transactions
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday restricted Paytm Payments Bank Ltd from taking fresh deposits and credit transactions across its services, due to non-compliance of regulations and supervisory concerns.
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Spotify Applies New Restrictions When Users Listen to Music on Free Plan in India
Spotify has started limiting users in India who listen to music on the streaming service's free plan. These restrictions include limiting how you can play music tracks. Spotify has blocked users on the free plan from tapping the previous button to restart the track or play songs in any order, without a Premium subscription.
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EU Regulators Seek More Information on Apple Pay to Boost Case Against iPhone Maker
EU antitrust regulators are seeking more information on Apple's mobile payment system, the European Commission said on Wednesday, a sign that the enforcer is looking to close any loopholes and boost its case against the iPhone maker.
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Twitter Updates Policy to Restrict Visibility of Tweets That Violate Platform Rules
Twitter has updated its policy to restrict the visibility of tweets that are against the service's rules. The microblogging platform will restrict tweets that are found to violate hateful conduct rules and expand it to other domains later. Users on Twitter will also be able to submit feedback on the label, according to the service.
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Microsoft Said to Threaten to Restrict Rival Search Engines' Data Access Over AI Chat Products
Microsoft is said to have threatened rival search engines that it would cut off access to the company's search engine data if they do not stop using it to power their own AI chatbots and other products that rely on artificial intelligence. The company's rivals, including Google, You.com, Neeva, and DuckDuckGo, have quickly moved to roll out their o...
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GitHub Users Report Content Domain Blocked in India; May Restrict Access to Open Source Projects, More
A GitHub URL that is used to serve files and content from GitHub repositories to users all over the world has been blocked in India for users on some internet service providers (ISPs). Over the weekend, developers and users on Twitter reported that the URL was inaccessible. Heading to the blocked URL tells users that it has been blocked under the i...
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Twitter Sued in Class Action Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs by Elon Musk Without Enough Notice
Twitter has been sued over the microblogging service's plan to cut about 3,700 jobs at the social media platform, without enough notice as required under US federal and California law, in a class action lawsuit on Thursday. The company plans to start cutting staff on Friday, it revealed to employees in an email. However, the The federal Worker Adju...
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Google Ordered by CCI to Allow Third-Party Payments, Adopt 8 Remedies in 3 Months
Google on Tuesday was directed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to allow third-party billing or payment processing services in India, as the watchdog fined the firm for the second time in October. The company was also asked to adopt 8 remedies or operations adjustments within three months, including not restricting "app developers from ...
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Elon Musk Deploys Starlink Service in Iran Amid Country-Wide Internet Restrictions
Elon Musk has deployed his satellite-based Starlink service in Iran amid internet usage restrictions following widespread protests in the country. US State Secretary Antony Blinken earlier announced about advancing internet freedom and the free flow of information for the Iranian people.
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WhatsApp Working to Keep Iranians Connected Amid Widespread Internet Shutdown Over Nationwide Protests
WhatsApp on Thursday said it was working to keep users in the country connected via its messaging app, amid a widespread internet shutdown imposed after nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini. The Meta-owned messaging service and Instagram were blocked in the country following public outrage with reports of security f...
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Google Search Reportedly Updated to Show Games Available on Cloud Streaming Services
Google Search will reportedly show which video games are being streamed on which particular cloud streaming services. The search results do not lead gaming consoles’ storefronts or to PC gaming retailers as the search results being shown are strictly on cloud gaming.
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Sony Sees Profit Rise on Music, Films; Says People Playing Less Games as COVID-19 Restrictions Decrease
Sony reported a 3 percent increase in profit for the second quarter, as the company continues to deal with challenges posed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and a waning interest in video games. Sales for the last quarter rose 2 percent to JPY 2.31 trillion (roughly Rs. 37,45,00,000 crore) aided by strong demand for Sony’s music and movie ope...
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Apple Closes Russian Mir Card Loophole for Apple Pay: Sberbank
US tech giant Apple has suspended its Apple Pay service for Russia's Mir card payment system, Russia's largest lender and payments system said, closing a loophole that had allowed Russians to keep using the service.
