News Apple warns against sideloading apps once more, citing cybersecurity risks to iOS users Apple cited Android as a cautionary tale of what could go wrong if users get to download apps from outside a primary app store. Aihik SurOctober 18, 2021
News Facebook outage renews calls for break up of the platform, but is that going to solve its issues? After a six-hour outage affecting billions led to calls for breaking up Facebook, whistleblower Haugen weighed in the next day. Sarvesh MathiOctober 7, 2021
News SEBI’s new rules show lack of trust in online platforms pooling mutual fund investments The ban on pooling money could impact every distributor, stockbroker, or online platform facilitating mutual fund transactions. MitakshOctober 6, 2021
News Facebook wants US Federal Trade Commission’s monopoly lawsuit tossed out due to ‘bias’ Facebook hit out at the US antitrust watchdog in a new court filing that argued the purported lack of direct evidence and data. Aihik SurOctober 5, 2021
News Cyber Crime division of Hyderabad Police objects to activist’s tweet on ‘hateful content’ While Twitter hasn't taken any action based on the request, Hyderabad Police going after the messenger isn't a one-off incident. Aihik SurOctober 4, 2021
News IG stands for Instagram, but it also stands for Instagreed: Senators grill Facebook in hearing The US Senate hearing was held following recent revelations that Facebook knew details about Instagram's influence on teens. Sarvesh MathiOctober 1, 2021
News China reveals that it could be years before its pioneering rules for algorithms are a reality The draft regulations target algorithms used by tech companies to fine-tune their recommendations and drive business. MitakshSeptember 30, 2021
News YouTube announces ban on anti-vaccine content for all approved vaccines, not just COVID vaccines Under the new policy, claims like vaccines containing tracking devices will not be tolerated but there are some exceptions too. Sarvesh MathiSeptember 30, 2021
News Twitter’s compliance with the IT Rules now official after passing government check The social media platform was slow to comply with the controversial rules, even risking its safe harbour status at one point. Aihik SurSeptember 27, 2021
News Internet freedom in decline as governments crack down on free speech, tech companies Authorities in at least 48 countries pursued new rules for tech companies on content, data, or competition over the past year. Aihik SurSeptember 24, 2021