Indonesia drafts law enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms for content
Digital platforms in Indonesia include Facebook, Alphabet Inc's Google, and some local aggregators.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Australia finds Google misled customers over data collection - regulator
A setting to control web and application activity, when turned on, also enabled Google to collect, store and use the data.
Fri Apr 16 2021
YouTube removes five Myanmar TV channels from platform
YouTube has taken down the state network, MRTV as well as the military-owned Myawaddy Media, MWD Variety and MWD Myanmar.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - Sources
Central to Apple's strategy is a new battery design that could "radically" reduce the cost of batteries and increase the vehicle's range.
Tue Dec 22 2020
YouTube back up after worldwide outage
The issue started with users complaining about trouble in watching videos on the platform.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Google to prevent ads on coronavirus conspiracy theory content
Google said it will prohibit websites and apps that use its advertising technology from running ads on "dangerous content".
Fri Jul 17 2020
How social media services handle political ads
Online platforms including Facebook and Alphabet Inc's Google face growing pressure to stop carrying political ads that contain false or misleading claims ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Thu Nov 21 2019
YouTube to launch music subscription service next year - Bloomberg
Alphabet Inc's YouTube plans to introduce a paid music streaming service in March, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Fri Dec 08 2017
YouTube to expand teams reviewing extremist content
Alphabet Inc's YouTube said on Monday it plans to add more people next year to identify inappropriate content as the company responds to criticism over extremist, violent and disturbing videos.
Tue Dec 05 2017
Australia to probe Facebook, Google over media disruption
Australia's competition regulator it would investigate whether U.S. online giants Facebook and Alphabet Inc's Google has disrupted the news media market to the detriment of publishers and consumers.
Mon Dec 04 2017
Google fires employee behind anti-diversity memo
Alphabet Inc's Google has fired an employee who wrote an internal memo that ascribed gender inequality in the technology industry to biological differences.
Tue Aug 08 2017
Google to remove private medical records from search results
A Google spokeswoman said that such information is only pulled when the company gets specific requests from individuals.
Sat Jun 24 2017
Apple dips after report that future iPhone modems could lag rivals
Apple is widely expected to upgrade its iPhone this year and suggestions that its technology will lag the performance of high-end smartphones running Alphabet's Android system could hurt its sales.
Sat Jun 10 2017
WhatsApp back online after global outage of 'a few hours'
WhatsApp, a popular messaging service owned by Facebook Inc, suffered a widespread global outage on Wednesday that lasted for several hours before being resolved, the company said.
Thu May 04 2017
Google changes ad policy again to try to end YouTube crisis
Alphabet Inc.'s main division is introducing a new system that lets outside firms verify ad quality standards on its video service, while expanding its definitions of offensive content.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024