Ofcom: UK porn traffic has now settled at a “lower level” than before age checks began; VPN users rose to a peak of 1.4M+ in mid-August and now stand at 900K
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Meta plans to launch paid, ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook in the UK, each costing £2.99 per month on the web, and £3.99 on iOS and Android
In the coming weeks, parent company Meta will offer paid … Nicola Mendelsohn Cbe : Meta is introducing a new subscription option in the UK for Facebook and Instagram users, allowing them to choose an ...
Trump says a 25%+ tariff “must be paid by Apple” on iPhones not made in the US, and he told Tim Cook long ago that iPhones sold in the US must be made in the US
will other tech companies face the heat? Here's what the US President said The Economic Times : Trump threatens 25% tariff on iPhones not made in US, targets India production Scott Lemieux / Lawyers, ...
The UK bans hidden fees imposed by online businesses as well as the use or commissioning of fake reviews, effective April 6, with compliance enforced by the CMA
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Sources: a TikTok US deal, which was largely finalized by April 2, was put on hold after China indicated it would reject the deal over President Trump's tariffs
Donald Trump has given TikTok a 75-day extension for the second time … M. Faiz Zaki / Tempo : ByteDance Still Negotiating with US Over TikTok's Fate Jacob Burg / Santa Clarita Valley Signal : Trump ex...
UK's tech secretary says its Online Safety Act is “not up for negotiation,” after Zuckerberg vowed to work with Trump to pressure countries “censoring” content
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Romania's regulator calls for TikTok's suspension after an ultranationalist's shock first-round win fueled by viral TikTok videos, amid vote interference fears
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Apple adds an iMessage child safety feature in iOS 18.2 beta 1 in Australia that will let children report nudity material sent to them to Apple
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WISPAP says Pakistan's internet speeds have dropped 30%-40% over the past few weeks; many in tech believe the government is testing an internet firewall
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UK PM Keir Starmer says ministers will review the Online Safety Act, after London mayor Sadiq Khan said it was “not fit for purpose” following far-right riots
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