Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey has told US lawmakers the company’s algorithms have not always been “impartial”. He said the platform “unfairly” reduced the visibility of 600,000 accounts, including some members of Congress. But he was unable to immediately say whether a majority of them were Republican, Democratic or otherwise. Mr Dorsey is being questioned […]
Mattel Inc. is reportedly in the process of setting up Mattel Films, a new division producing feature films based on its globally recognized franchises such as Barbie, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and Hot Wheel. Sony Pictures was developing features based on both Barbie and Masters of the Universe, but their options have reportedly expired […]
The FCC wants to ensure that wireless companies don’t hit any unnecessary hurdles thrown in the way by state or local governments as they build out their 5G networks. As it works today, carriers typically have to apply locally within towns, cities, and states to install new cell sites. Local government can impede progress by denying permission […]
The European Commission has given Apple permission to close its planned purchase of Shazam. In April, the Commission put the brakes on the deal in fear in might reduce choice for users of music streaming services. After conducting an investigation, the Commission now concedes that the acquisition will not harm European consumers. Shazam is used […]
The Department of Justice said it has met with the attorneys general of some states over what it says is Facebook’s “[intentional] stifling the free exchange of ideas.” The DOJ’s viewpoint came to light after executives from Facebook and Twitter testified before Congress about their policies for policing content on their respective platforms. Some believe […]
Snap just rolled out two new styles of Snapchat Spectacles, called Veronica and Nico. These feature the same things as the Spectacles 2 did. They basically record 10-second clips of video, which you can upload to your Snapchat account. You can also capture a photo with ’em. They’re great for recording events, adventures, vlogs, or […]
Facebook has filed a lawsuit against BlackBerry in California, claiming the company is violating six patents that pertain to voice messaging technology, graphics, audio, video, and GPS tracking. Facebook is seeking unspecified damages. BlackBerry sued Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp earlier this year over messaging technology. Both companies claim the other used their patented technology without […]
New laws set to go into place by the end of the year will see the likes of Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services who are operating in the European Union having to dedicate at least 30% of their on-demand catalogs to local content reports Variety. Roberto Viola, head of the European Commission department that regulates […]
Now that ZTE has resumed full operations, the company is focused on rebuilding its U.S. business. While the new Axon 9 Pro flagship is not going to be sold in the U.S, ZTE does plan to bring at least one new phone to the U.S. market before the end of the year, said executive Jeff […]
Amazon has opened a third cashierless convenience store in downtown Seattle, just a week after its second location started business. The third Amazon Go store is located at Boren Avenue North and Thomas Street, in the heart of Amazon’s urban campus in South Lake Union. At 2,100 square feet, it’s the biggest store yet for […]
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