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Lawyers in Myanmar genocide case ask court to release Facebook posts
Lawyers accusing Myanmar of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority have asked a US court to order Facebook to release posts. Read more…
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Question: when is a tech company a telco? Answer: about now
When is a tech company a telco? In light of the recent flurry of investment activity in India you have to wonder. Read more…
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Philippines is investigating the proliferation of fake Facebook accounts
The Philippines is investigating the proliferation of fake Facebook accounts, which appeared after an anti-terror law protest. Read more…
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WhatsApp, PayPal invest in Indonesia’s ride-hailing app operator Gojek
WhatsApp and PayPal have invested in payment, food delivery and ride-hailing app operator Gojek in the Indonesian firm’s ongoing fundraising. Read more…
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Trump threatens to shut down social media while using social media!
Donald Trump has threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies after Twitter suggested people check the president’s claims. Read more…
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India’s antitrust watchdog reviewing allegations against WhatsApp
India’s antitrust watchdog is looking into allegations that Facebook’s WhatsApp is abusing its dominant position by offering payment services Read more…
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Will big investments in Jio finally create a home-grown digital ecosystem
Jio Platforms is India’s best shot at a home-grown digital ecosystem but how long it will take to generate returns on those big investments? Read more…
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After Facebook, Jio Platforms gets fresh investment from Silver Lake
US-based private equity firm Silver Lake will buy 1.15% stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 5,655.75 crore (US$747 million) following Facebook. Read more…
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You’re giving up your personal privacy to companies without realising it
Until recently, privacy was a sacred right that was enjoyed by everyone. Unfortunately all privacy seems to have gone with the wind. Read more…
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India’s Reliance Industries receives a friend request from Facebook
Facebook buying a stake in Reliance Industries’ Jio Platforms to create new opportunities for over 60 million small businesses across India. Read more…