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Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
BBC News - Nov 21, 2024 3:42am EST
UK MPs to summon Elon Musk, order him to testify about X’s role in summer riots
Musk has remained critical, accusing the government of prioritising censorship over free speech. His remarks during the riots, including a controversial prediction of “civil war,” have further strained ties
First Post - Nov 21, 2024 3:24am EST
Donald Trump’s ‘free speech’ warrior battling to rein in big tech
Appointee promises to follow through on pledge to tackle what he calls the ‘censorship cartel’
Telegraph UK - Nov 21, 2024 3:15am EST
Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s
Legislation for the world's first legal ban on children under 16 using social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament.
AP News - Nov 21, 2024 3:10am EST
US regulators target Google monopoly, demand Chrome be sold
U.S. regulators demand Google’s breakup, including a forced sale of Chrome, to curb its monopoly
Daily Sabah - Nov 21, 2024 2:43am EST
After a court win, the Justice Department is trying to make Google sell its Chrome browser
NPR - Nov 21, 2024 2:22am EST
NVIDIA investors worried as AI chip sales growth starts slowing, despite stock growing 4X this year
Supply chain challenges including TSMC’s limited manufacturing capability has been a challenge for chipmakers around the world and has slowed NVIDIA’s ability to meet surging demand for its AI GPUs
First Post - Nov 21, 2024 2:01am EST
Bitcoin inches close to record $100,000 propped up by Trump’s pro-crypto stance
Incoming president has promised to end ‘persecution’ of crypto industry and position US as ‘bitcoin superpower of the world’
Independent UK - Nov 21, 2024 2:01am EST
Google must sell Chrome to end search monopoly, justice department argues in court filing
Guardian UK - Nov 21, 2024 1:03am EST
Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market
Hyundai Motor unveiled its first three-row electric SUV on Wednesday, pushing into a market for big family cars that global automakers hope will one day be a profit powerhouse. Hyundai's IONIQ 9 will roll out in the United States and Korea early next year with a range of more than 300 miles, the Korean automaker said in a statement. Launches in Europe and other markets will follow, it said.
Korea Times - Nov 21, 2024 12:59am EST
Apple to approach US court to dismiss 'massive & vague' DoJ antitrust case
Apple argues that the US DoJ’s proposed solution would stifle innovation, and would be detrimental to Apple’s proprietary technology. DoJ lawyers meanwhile, maintain that Apple engaged in monopolistic practices that were against both, consumers and competitors
First Post - Nov 21, 2024 12:43am EST
Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims
A trial on the proposals has been set for April, however President-elect Donald Trump and the US Department of Justice's next antitrust head could step in.
Sky News - Nov 21, 2024 12:43am EST
U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly
New York Times - Nov 21, 2024 12:03am EST
Nvidia says it will sell more of its next-generation Blackwell chips than previously anticipated
Nvidia on Wednesday signaled that Blackwell sales over the next few quarters will be limited by how many chips and systems it can make.
CNBC - Nov 20, 2024 11:55pm EST
U.S. regulators want to force Google to sell Chrome browser as part of monopoly punishment
U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive
Washington Times - Nov 20, 2024 11:49pm EST
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Dummy Units Hint Towards This Big Design Change
With the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung is said to move away from the boxy design that has become synonymous with Ultra models in recent years.
NDTV - Nov 20, 2024 11:43pm EST
US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
ABC News - Nov 20, 2024 11:32pm EST
Bernie Sanders' push to limit weapons sales to Israel blocked by the Senate
The resolutions garnered bipartisan opposition and had not been expected to pass.
NBC News - Nov 20, 2024 11:32pm EST
ABC News - Nov 20, 2024 11:01pm EST
World’s tallest and shortest women meet for afternoon tea in London
Independent UK - Nov 20, 2024 10:50pm EST
Australian eyes $30 million fine for social media flouting under-16s ban
Gulf News - Nov 20, 2024 9:55pm EST