Australia bans TikTok from federal government devices
Australia has become the last of the "Five Eyes" security partners to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from its federal government's devices.
Apr 4, 2023
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'Mom and pop' investors dismayed by China's scrapping of Ant IPO
Hong Kong's "mom and pop" investors had been looking forward to an instant jackpot via Ant Group's record-busting $34 billion IPO. Instead, China's shock suspension of the listing has left them baffled and angry.
Nov 4, 2020
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Chinese regulators urge gaming companies to protect children
Chinese regulators on Wednesday summoned gaming companies including Tencent Holdings and NetEase Inc. and urged them to protect the physical and mental health of children, state media reported.
Sep 8, 2021
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TikTok announces $1.5 bn deal to restart Indonesia online shop
TikTok on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment in GoTo in a deal that would allow the Chinese-owned short video app to restart its online shop in Indonesia.
Dec 11, 2023
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Spotting and stopping online abuse
Social media has brought huge benefits to many of those around the world with the resources to access its apps and websites. Indeed, there are billions of people using the popular platforms every month in almost, if not, ...
Mar 24, 2021
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Video game 'Death Stranding' bids to rekindle hope
In a world fractured by political populism and divisive voices on social media, can a video game build bridges to harmony? The Japanese auteur behind "Death Stranding" hopes so.
Nov 6, 2019
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Iran acknowledges cyberattacks on government departments
Iran's cybersecurity authority acknowledged cyberattacks on two governmental departments this week, state media reported Thursday.
Oct 15, 2020
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Musk 'kills' new Twitter label, hours after launch
Twitter launched two new verification tools Wednesday but "killed" one of them hours later in a messy start to owner Elon Musk's campaign to revamp the influential platform following his $44 billion buyout.
Nov 10, 2022
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Texas law against blocking online posts on hold for now
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday put back on hold a controversial Texas law barring social media platforms from "censoring" posts based on viewpoints.
Jun 1, 2022
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Chinese consumers smash 'Singles' Day' shopping record
Chinese shoppers set new records for spending during the annual "Singles' Day" buying spree despite an economic slowdown and worries over the US trade war, with state media calling it a sign of China's rising economic strength.
Nov 12, 2019
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