Google clamps down on apps dodging Play Store 30% cut
Google said Monday it plans to start enforcing a rule requiring Android apps in its Play store to use its payment system, which takes a 30 percent cut of transactions.
Sep 29, 2020
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Google to increase push for apps to give cut of in-app purchases
Google plans to push harder for developers to give the company a cut of in-app purchases through its Play app store, according to people with knowledge of the move.
Sep 25, 2020
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Why social media has changed the world—and how to fix it
Are you on social media a lot? When is the last time you checked Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram? Last night? Before breakfast? Five minutes ago?
Sep 24, 2020
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An Emoji update in 2021 will give couples more skin tone variations to choose from
More skin tone variations are coming to the world of Emoji.
Sep 23, 2020
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US administration unveils bill to limit online liability shield
The Trump administration unveiled legislation Wednesday aimed at limiting the liability shield of online services for content they host, the latest in a series of proposals motivated by a backlash against Big Tech platforms.
Sep 23, 2020
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Facebook warns of restrictions in case of US post-election turmoil
Facebook has contingency plans to block some content on its platform if civil unrest breaks out after the November US election, a top executive said.
Sep 22, 2020
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TikTok urges social media alliance against suicide content
TikTok on Tuesday proposed an alliance with nine other social media platforms to work collectively and rapidly to remove suicide content, following an incident this month when a man killed himself on Facebook.
Sep 22, 2020
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Cities press EU for tougher laws governing Airbnb rentals
An alliance of 22 European cities urged the EU on Thursday to enact tougher rules on Airbnb and other short-term holiday rental platforms, accusing them of driving up property prices and squeezing out locals.
Sep 17, 2020
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Australia to amend law making Facebook, Google pay for news
The author of proposed Australian laws to make Facebook and Google pay for journalism said Thursday his draft legislation will be altered to allay some of the digital giants' concerns, but remain fundamentally unchanged.
Sep 17, 2020
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We need a code to protect our online privacy and wipe out 'dark patterns' in digital design
A digital building code is needed to help designers better protect the privacy of people when they use online platforms and websites.
Sep 16, 2020
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