Russia to launch new app as alternative to Google Play
Russian tech developers are working on a rival to Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google Play store, which they hope to launch on May 9, which...
Elon Musk says planning to build new social media platform, shares Twitter poll
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc, said he is "seriously considering" creating a new social media platform, a day after he asked Twitter...
Google pauses ads that exploit or dismiss Russia-Ukraine war
Alphabet, a company owned by Google (GOOGL.O), stated on Wednesday that it will not help websites, apps, or YouTube channels sell ads alongside content...
Meta plans to develop content tools for advertisers
Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) announced on Thursday that it will develop new tools to help advertisers avoid their advertisements appearing next to inappropriate content...
Meta fined 17 million euros for data breach by Irish watchdog
Following an investigation into 12 data breach notifications received by the regulator in 2018, Ireland's data authority announced on Tuesday that Facebook parent Meta...
YouTube globally blocks Russia’s state-funded media channels
YouTube announced on Friday that it is instantly limiting access to channels linked to Russian state-funded media around the world, citing a guideline prohibiting...
Twitter plans to grow ecommerce, starts testing ‘Shops’ feature
In a bid to get a piece of the $45 billion U.S. industry for so-called social commerce, Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) said on Wednesday that...
Russia imposes fine on Google, Meta as deadline passes to open local offices
Google (GOOGL.O) and Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) are among the internet corporations facing possible sanctions in Russia for failing to build local...
Twitter to label, limit visibility of Russian state media-linked tweets
Twitter (TWTR.N) announced on Monday that it is adding labels and lowering the visibility of tweets containing content from Russian state-affiliated media outlets such...