Warning labels: TikTok introduces Twitter-like censorship measures to curb ‘misinformation’

Video sharing app TikTok will slap warning labels on videos it suspects contain “misinformation” and discourage users from sharing them. The move brings TikTok’s policies closer in line with those of Twitter. … Read More >Warning labels: TikTok introduces Twitter-like censorship measures to curb ‘misinformation’

US military is harvesting your metadata & scavenging for truth in DC

The US Military Industrial Complex is buying up location data from some of the world’s most popular apps. America’s Pastime has finally broken the glass ceiling with the hiring of Marlin’s General Manager Kim Ng. Georgetown professor and author Chris Chambers discusses his new Trump-era, Washington, DC-based noir thriller ‘Scavanger’. … Read More >US military is harvesting your metadata & scavenging for truth in DC

10,000 a day contracting Covid-19 in UK says Health Minister Hancock, as he urges people to download new tracing app

Up to 10,000 people a day are contracting Covid-19 in Britain, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said, adding that the number is still fewer than the “100,000 per day” estimated during the spring peak. … Read More >10,000 a day contracting Covid-19 in UK says Health Minister Hancock, as he urges people to download new tracing app

Russian watchdog says Apple abused dominance of mobile app market, orders US tech giant to stop restricting competition

Apple has been found guilty of exploiting its app market dominance by Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS). The investigation began after leading anti-virus software developer Kaspersky Lab lodged a complaint last year. … Read More >Russian watchdog says Apple abused dominance of mobile app market, orders US tech giant to stop restricting competition

‘Joker’ malware toys with victims by lurking in apps on Google’s Play Store, tech experts warn

A prolific malware called ‘Joker’ has once again found its way onto Google’s app store, hiding in legitimate-looking software and subscribing its unsuspecting victims to premium services without their consent. … Read More >‘Joker’ malware toys with victims by lurking in apps on Google’s Play Store, tech experts warn