Big tech poses 'existential threat' to UK journalism, survey finds
A poll by the News Media Association found 90% of editors believe Google and Meta pose a threat to the news industry.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat owner over data storage violations - Agencies
Moscow has clashed with Big Tech over content, censorship, data and local representation in disputes that have escalated.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Apple hits US$3 trillion in market capitalisation as world's most valuable firm
Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 5G has the potential to attract nearly 1.4 billion low-to mid-end Android users.
Tue Jan 04 2022
New international order of big powers, tech and pharma setups must be avoided - Saifuddin
A new post-pandemic international order that is going to be controlled by big powers, and big tech and pharma setups must be avoided, says Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
Here's a selection of how technology may change lives in the coming year.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Indonesia mulls media bill seeking fairer share from big tech
The aim was to ensure fairer revenues for outlets that produce core news and "good journalism".
Tue Nov 23 2021
YouTube hides 'dislike' counts to discourage attacks
The tally of "dislike" clicks on videos will no longer be visible to the public to protect creators from harassment and targeted attacks.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Senators put YouTube, TikTok, Snap on defensive on kids use
"The problem is clear: Big Tech preys on children and teens to make more money," Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., said
Wed Oct 27 2021
Remote work goes 'luxury', but many may be left out
Big Tech is rolling out premium tools as the work-from-home era looks set to last well beyond the pandemic.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Exclusive: Facebook rejects talks with Australia publisher, testing world's toughest online law
Australia's competition watchdog is looking into a claim that Facebook Inc refused a publisher's request to negotiate a licensing deal.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Australia closer to passing watershed Google, Facebook laws
The country is on course to become the first to introduce laws that challenge big technology firms' dominance in the news content market.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Why the world is watching Australia's tussle with Big Tech
Here is a look at what the proposed rules are, why companies such as Facebook object, and what it might mean for users.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Explainer: Australia's news revenue-sharing law behind battle with Big Tech
Facebook Inc has blocked Australian users from sharing and viewing news content on its popular social media platform.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Google says it will shut search engine in Australia if forced to pay for news
Australia is on course to pass laws that would make the Big Tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content.
Fri Jan 22 2021
Exclusive: Biden administration considers creating White House antitrust czar - sources
Antitrust enforcement has emerged as an issue, especially with the rise of Big Tech platforms.
Wed Jan 20 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024