Tag: tech
Children as young as 14 are making thousands of pounds a week as part of a global hacking network built around the popular video game Fortnite.
YouTube took down more than 58 million videos and 224 million comments during the third quarter based on violations of its policies, the unit of Alphabet Inc’s <GOOGL.O> Google said on Thursday in an effort to demonstrate progress in suppressing problem content.
Government officials and interest groups in the United States, Europe and Asia have been pressuring YouTube, Facebook Inc <FB.O> and other social media services to quickly identify and remove extremist and hateful content that critics have said incite violence.
The European Union has proposed online services should face steep fines unless they remove extremist material within one hour of a government order to do so.
An official at India’s Ministry of Home Affairs speaking on the condition of anonymity on Thursday said social media firms had agreed to tackle authorities’ requests to remove objectionable content within 36 hours.
This Christmas will not be the same for young Josephine Wani and her one-year-old son, thanks to Digicel PNG.
Pictured – Huawei consultant, Simon Tsang at ICT workshop in Port Moresby, Wednesday, December 12, 2018. By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV
Researchers in Singapore are seeking a patent for a new sound-proof and heat-resistant material made from recycled plastic bottles they say could help reduce plastic waste dumped in oceans and clogging landfills.
The National University of Singapore team said it had found a way to convert bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into aerogels that have many potential uses – from insulation and fire safety to cleaning up oil spills.
Facebook has banned the selling of administration rights for community groups.
Seven lucky winners nationwide have walked away with K1,000 each, thanks to the Digicel Christmas promotion.
Microsoft has unseated Apple to rank as the world’s most valuable listed company, reclaiming the number one spot after more than 15 years.
Nintendo has relaxed its rules for video-makers who share their gameplay on websites such as Twitch and YouTube.
FILE PHOTO: Journalists follow the presentation of a Huawei smartphone ahead of the IFA Electronics show in Berlin, Germany, September