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US states launch antitrust probes of tech companies, focus on Facebook, Google

US states launch antitrust probes of tech companies, focus on Facebook, Google

"The largest social media platform in the world must follow the law."
Diane Bartz Sep 9 2019 12:55AM Strategy
Facebook, Microsoft launch contest to detect deepfake videos

Facebook, Microsoft launch contest to detect deepfake videos

After House Intelligence Committee Chairman demanded details of countermeasure plans.
Elizabeth Culliford Sep 6 2019 12:21PM Cloud
Facebook launches dating service in United States

Facebook launches dating service in United States

Users can add Instagram followers to their "Secret Crush" lists.
Katie Paul Sep 6 2019 12:09PM Networking
China hacked Asian telcos to spy on Uighur travellers - sources

China hacked Asian telcos to spy on Uighur travellers - sources

Cyber-espionage campaign targets "high-value individuals", diplomats, military personnel.
Jack Stubbs Sep 6 2019 12:00PM Strategy
CBA Netbank app error causes mistaken multiple payments

CBA Netbank app error causes mistaken multiple payments

Keep clicking, keep paying…
Julian Bajkowski Sep 6 2019 10:36AM Financial Services
Slack shares tank after dismal forecast

Slack shares tank after dismal forecast

Worst day since the company made its stock market listing in June.
Staff Writer Sep 6 2019 6:55AM Hardware
Twitter's Jack Dorsey Squares up against Aussie banks with new eftpos terminal

Twitter's Jack Dorsey Squares up against Aussie banks with new eftpos terminal

New hardware, no merchant service fees, flat $439 price, 1.6 percent clip.
Julian Bajkowski Sep 5 2019 6:30AM Financial Services
Google target of new US antitrust probe by states

Google target of new US antitrust probe by states

More than half of US state attorneys general readying investigation.
Staff Writer Sep 4 2019 7:03AM Strategy
South Koreans using spy gadgets to fight workplace bullying

South Koreans using spy gadgets to fight workplace bullying

Tough new labour laws allow secret recording of alleged abuse, boost surveillance sales.
Sangmi Cha Sep 4 2019 6:58AM Networking
Europe should ignore 'treacherous promises' of Facebook's Libra currency, says central banker

Europe should ignore 'treacherous promises' of Facebook's Libra currency, says central banker

Could undermine the European Central Bank's ability to set monetary policy.
Staff Writer Sep 3 2019 6:30AM Financial Services
Chinese face-swapping app goes viral, sparks privacy concerns

Chinese face-swapping app goes viral, sparks privacy concerns

Lets users swap faces with celebrities, sports stars or anyone else in a video clip.
Josh Horwitz Sep 3 2019 6:25AM Networking
US and Poland urge tougher checks on foreign influence over 5G networks

US and Poland urge tougher checks on foreign influence over 5G networks

Say suppliers of 5G equipment should be rigorously evaluated for foreign government control.
Alan Charlish and Marcin Goclowski Sep 3 2019 6:25AM Networking
Twitter data improves investor forecasts in airline study

Twitter data improves investor forecasts in airline study

More than just noise.
Matt Johnston Sep 3 2019 6:10AM Financial Services
Messaging app Telegram moves to protect identity of Hong Kong protesters

Messaging app Telegram moves to protect identity of Hong Kong protesters

Will allow users to cloak their telephone numbers.
Joel Schectman Sep 2 2019 12:21AM Networking
Twitter CEO's hacked account sends racist tweets before being secured

Twitter CEO's hacked account sends racist tweets before being secured

Sending curse words to 4 million followers before account re-secured.
Elizabeth Culliford Sep 2 2019 12:20AM Networking
North Korea denies it amassed US$2bn through cyberattacks on banks

North Korea denies it amassed US$2bn through cyberattacks on banks

Accuses United States of spreading rumours.
Staff Writer Sep 2 2019 12:03AM Financial Services
National security concerns threaten US-China undersea cable: WSJ

National security concerns threaten US-China undersea cable: WSJ

Backed by Google, Facebook.
Staff Writer Aug 29 2019 1:25PM Strategy
Facebook tightens rules for US political advertisers ahead of 2020 election

Facebook tightens rules for US political advertisers ahead of 2020 election

Requires new disclosures for its site and photo-sharing platform Instagram.
Elizabeth Culliford Aug 29 2019 1:22PM Financial Services
Ericsson CEO Ekholm set to leave, Saab's Buskhe could replace him: report

Ericsson CEO Ekholm set to leave, Saab's Buskhe could replace him: report

After less than three years in the job.
Staff Writer Aug 29 2019 1:20PM Strategy
Woolworths follows Coles, says online sales profitable, now 4.2 percent

Woolworths follows Coles, says online sales profitable, now 4.2 percent

But digital turnover still cannibalising physical store profit margins.
Julian Bajkowski Aug 29 2019 11:26AM Financial Services

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