Australia passes landmark law requiring tech firms to pay for news
Regulators had accused the companies, who dominate online advertising, of draining cash away from traditional news organizations while using their content for free.
Philippine critics in firing line of anti-communist misinformation war
A torrent of fake news on Facebook has put activists, journalists, politicians and lawyers in a potentially deadly spot.
Episode 83: What is Clubhouse and why is it so popular in Japan?
Less than a year old, earlier this month Clubhouse became the most popular app on the Japan App Store. On this week's episode we look at why Clubhouse, an invite-only social media platform has become all the rage in Japan. Here to discuss is Yuzuha ...
Australian lawmakers expected to pass changes to law covering Facebook and Google
The government introduced amendments to the so-called Media Bargaining Code after Facebook last week escalated a dispute over the new laws.
Facebook to restore Australia news pages after deal on media law
Facebook said Tuesday it will lift a contentious ban on Australian news pages after the government agreed to amend a world-first law requiring tech giants to pay media companies.
Clubhouse chats are breached, raising concerns over security
A week after popular audio chatroom app Clubhouse said it was taking steps to ensure user data couldn’t be stolen by malicious hackers or spies, at least one attacker has shown that the platform’s live audio can be siphoned. An unidentified user was able to ...
Up for a chat? Clubhouse is proving helpful in sparking cross-cultural discussions with the locals
The new audio-format social media app Clubhouse has the ears of a Japanese audience, which might make it useful for non-Japanese residents looking to make connections.
Why is Japan so intrigued by the audio app Clubhouse?
Invitation-only app offers exclusivity while also making conversations available for a limited time.
Shockwaves worldwide as Facebook turns off the news for Australia
"This is a very stark reminder of the power of Facebook," said Kjerstin Thorson, a Michigan State University professor specializing in social media.
Facebook news goes dark in Australia as payment dispute grows
Facebook's dramatic move represents a split from Google after they joined together for years to campaign against laws aimed at forcing tech firms to pay media outlets.
Twitter should stick to its guns in India
In its battles with India’s government and others around the world, Twitter needn’t surrender its principles too easily.
Twitter’s clash with India government gives boost to local rival
The Koo app shot to prominence after the San Francisco company got into a weekslong standoff with the Indian government over blocking certain content.
