YouTube’s Copyright Claim System Abused by Extorters
Google has removed a YouTube channel after it was found to be abusing copyright claims to extort money from users.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie announce divorce on Twitter
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, are divorcing after 25 years of marriage, the couple announced Wednesday.
YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes site’s second-most disliked video
The annual recap touting “the videos, music and trends that defined YouTube in 2018” has become the second-most disliked video in the website’s history.
Tumblr to ban all adult content on December 17th
Tumblr will permanently ban adult content from its platform on December 17th in a move that will eradicate porn-related communities on the platform and fundamentally alter how the service is used
Tumblr Removed From Apple’s App Store Over Child Pornography Issues
Tumblr says that child pornography was the reason for its app’s sudden disappearance from the iOS App Store.
WhatsApp Statuses will begin showing Facebook’s ads
A WhatsApp VP says the messaging service will start showing ads alongside its popular Status feature
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dead at 65
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died today from complications with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was 65.
Digicel Signs 15-year ICT Agreement with three Caribbean Countries
Telecommunications company, Digicel, has signed a multi-million dollar information communication technology (ICT) contract with three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries as part of the Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Programme (CARCIP).
Sony unveils mini PlayStation Classic console
Sony has announced a miniature version of the first PlayStation console, which originally launched in 1994.
Apple leaks iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR names on its own website
A last-minute leak has seemingly confirmed the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR names for Apple’s newest phones, and revealed new Apple Watch sizes
Acer’s latest Swift 5 laptops are thinner and lighter than ever
Acer’s latest Swift 5 laptops are thinner and lighter than ever
Walmart’s Running a Couple of Really Solid iPad Deals Right Now
Walmart’s Running a Couple of Really Solid iPad Deals Right Now
Facebook Shares Slump 20% after Growth Warning
Facebook shares opened sharply lower on Thursday, after the social media network warned investors of slowing revenue gains and increased spending.
EU hits Google with $5bn fine for breaking competition rules
The European Union slapped Google with a record $5bn fine for using its Android smartphone system to illegally boost its search engine – the biggest anti-trust penalty in EU history.
Nas-Backed Pharmacy Startup Bought by Amazon for $1 Billion
Last Thursday (June 28), Amazon announced a $1 billion acquisition of an online pharmacy startup named PillPack. The news makes a handful of investors in the company very rich, including none other than Nas.
Facebook Quiz App Maker Exposed Data on over 120 Million Users
While Facebook tries to close the book on its Cambridge Analytica scandal, it’s still dealing with many more. Case in point: security researcher Inti De Ceukelaire has found that a quiz app from NameTests.com has been exposing user data for more than a year.
Beats Co-Founders Lose $25 Million Royalty Lawsuit
The long-running feud between Beats and claimed co-founder Steven Lamar appears to be winding to a close
Instagram now has 1 Billion Users Worldwide
Instagram announced at an in-office event today that it now has 1 billion users worldwide
Akon Announces the Launch of His Own Cryptocurrency Akoin
You can now add Akon to the growing list of artists who have jumped on the cryptocurrency train.
Instagram Now Lets you Instantly Repost Stories You’re Mentioned in
Instagram has announced a slight change to Stories. Now, when someone mentions you in their story, you’ll have the option to instantly repost it, adding the photo or video to your own story.