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Frydenberg, Facebook Chin Wagging Over The Weekend

Computer Daily News February 22, 2021 No Comments

CANBERRA: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said he has held “constructive” discussions with Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg over the media code stalemate – but stressed that the Federal Government won’t back down…

Facebook Tipped To Launch Smartwatch In 2022

April Glover February 15, 2021 No Comments

Facebook looks to be playing catch-up with Google after the search engine giant acquired Fitbit earlier this year, with the social media service planning on bringing out its own smartwatch…

US Urges Australia To Reconsider Forcing Facebook & Google To Pay For News

April Glover January 20, 2021 No Comments

The Trump administration has added its two cents to the ongoing battle between Australia, Facebook and Google, urging the Federal government to redraft the ACCC law. In a letter sent…

More Pots Calling Kettles Black

Computer Daily News December 17, 2020 No Comments

STOCKHOLM/BRUSSELS: In the latest volley in an ongoing feud between Facebook and Apple, the social media giant said it hopes the new EU draft rules aimed at curbing powers of…

ACCC Takes Facebook To Court Over Data-Mining VPN App

Jake Nelson December 16, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC is dragging Facebook before the Federal Court, accusing the tech giant of misleading users and mining their data with its Onavo Protect VPN app. The consumer watchdog is…

Facebook Under The Pump Over Competition Complaints

Computer Daily News December 11, 2020 No Comments

In a landmark lawsuit that could force Facebook to sell WhatsApp and Instagram, the social media site has been cited by the US Federal Trade Commission and 46 states over…

Facebook Next In Firing Line As It Faces Antitrust Lawsuit

April Glover December 4, 2020 No Comments

Social networking giant Facebook is the next target in a string of antitrust lawsuits filed against big tech companies in the US. More than 40 states are planning to sue…

Apple Promises Privacy in iOS 14, Slams Facebook For Its Target Ads

April Glover November 20, 2020 No Comments

Apple has committed to improving privacy with its anti-tracking features in the iOS 14 update, before subtly criticising Facebook for its own data mining practises. The iPhone make this week…

Govt. Mulls Weaker Tech Giant Rules For Aussie Publishing

Computer Daily News November 3, 2020 No Comments

CANBERRA: Fierce lobbying by Google and Facebook has led the Commonwealth Government to consider weakening new rules designed to force the tech giants to pay news publishers. Google and Facebook…

Facebook Launch Cloud Gaming Hub In Streaming War

Roma Christian October 27, 2020 No Comments

Facebook has launched its new online gaming hub in the growing streaming war, offering several free games via its app or browser in lieu of a separate cloud gaming service.…