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TikTok is partially suspended in Russia
TikTok, the Chinese video app, said it would suspend live streaming and video uploads to its platform in Russia as it considers the implications of
Microsoft opens its fourth data center in India
Microsoft unveiled its fourth data center in India on Monday, betting on rising digital consumption in one of its fastest-growing markets. Microsoft India chief Anant
Ukrainian websites under ‘non-stop’ attack
Kiev’s cyber watchdog agency said Ukrainian websites have been under continuous attack by Russian hackers since the Kremlin launched an invasion of the country last
Facebook is blocked in Russia
Russia is blocking Facebook, the country’s communications regulator said in response to what was a restriction of access to Russian media. Since October 2020, Facebook
Visa and Mastercard suspended operations with Russian cards
American payment companies Visa and Mastercard have announced that they are suspending operations in Russia. Within a few days, all transactions with Visa cards issued
Fitbit is recalling 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches due to “burn hazards”
Fitness tracker maker Fitbit is recalling 1.7 million of its Ionic smartwatches after reports of battery overheating and fires among some users. The watch was
CNN confirms launch of CNN+ streaming service
Cable news network CNN said it will launch a news and entertainment streaming service called CNN+. CNN+ will feature daily live news programming, original series,
Spotify closes its office in Russia
Spotify said it has closed its office in Russia indefinitely in response to what the streaming audio platform called “Moscow’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine.” Earlier
Apple has stopped selling all of its products in Russia
Apple has said it has suspended all sales of its products in Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The company has outlined a
German court overturns online hate speech law
A German court has ruled against a new law requiring social media to block or remove criminal content and report particularly serious offenses to the