
UK launches investigation into TikTok, Reddit over children's personal data practices
Social media companies use complex algorithms to prioritise content and keep users engaged.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter
Justice Paula Feroleto said 25 plaintiffs could try to prove that the social media platforms were designed to addict and radicalize users.
Tue Mar 19 2024

Clubhouse boosts creator content by funding 50 audio shows
Creators will have three months to develop their idea for an audio show on the platform.
Fri May 07 2021

'Reddit rally' stocks bounce on day after selloff, then dip after hours
GameStop had soared as high as $483 last week, fueled by posts on the Reddit forum WallStreetBets, then dived and on Tuesday fell briefly below $90.
Thu Feb 04 2021

Robinhood in eye of GameStop storm
Robinhood has seen business boom during the coronavirus pandemic as more homebound consumers took to buying and selling stocks online.
Fri Jan 29 2021

52 million people use Reddit every day
Reddit has taken efforts to ensure ads don't appear next to content or conversations that advertising clients may deem objectionable.
Thu Dec 03 2020

Serena Williams gets engaged to Reddit co-founder Ohanian
Ohanian also announced the engagement on his Facebook page, linking to Williams' Reddit post and adding, "She said yes."
Fri Dec 30 2016

4 in 5 most popular threads on Reddit invoke Nazis or Hitler
It's not proof of the so-called Godwin's Law, but it sure seems like people like to reference a particular mustachioed fascist.
Fri May 06 2016

Apple will let other people make bands for its smartwatch
Apple will allow outside companies to design bands for its Apple Watch however it will have to follow a set of standards set by Apple.
Thu May 07 2015

Anger at suicide of US Internet activist
The death of prominent Internet freedom fighter Aaron Swartz, who took his own life at the age of 26, weeks before he faced trial, sparked grief and anger Sunday from online rights advocates.
Sun Jan 13 2013

Only qualified medical practitioners can diagnose mental health disorders - Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says these practitioners included psychiatrists specialising in mental health.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria
The future of the bases are integral to Russia's military reach in the Middle East and Africa.
Tue Mar 04 2025

China's trade dominance in South America tempers Trump's influence
Across South America, China's trade lead has widened, driven by grains and key electrification metals copper and lithium.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Thailand mulls wall at Cambodia border as scam centre crackdown widens
The crackdown is widening against scam centres responsible for carrying out massive financial fraud out of Southeast Asia.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Social media users to get platform to challenge content removal - Teo
The platform would enable social media users to provide reasonable justifications to defend their content from being taken down.
Mon Mar 03 2025

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
European troops would be deployed if a more substantial peace agreement was reached, British PM Keir Starmer says.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Conan and Bond: Top takeaways from the Academy Awards ceremony
The nations of Latvia and Brazil each picked up their first ever Oscars.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Improved entry permit process for Malaysian spouses from Sept 1
Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah says the implementation of the improved process would involve applications received from 2024 onward.
Mon Mar 03 2025

MACC to question Ismail Sabri again in corruption probe - Azam Baki
Tan Sri Azam Baki confirms that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is a suspect in this case.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) comes into force today
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said says, the Act is intended to enhance the protection and rights of child witnesses within the legal system.
Mon Mar 03 2025