Stephen Warwick
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[Update] Spotify is experiencing streaming issues
By Stephen Warwick published
Reports suggest Spotify has been experiencing streaming issues since around 8 am ET, preventing a large number of users from streaming.
Oracle challenges Microsoft in the race to buy TikTok
By Stephen Warwick published
Oracle has reportedly entered the race to acquire TikTok from ByteDance, challenging Microsoft for the acquisition.
Facebook starts merger of Instagram and Messenger chats
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook appears to have started the process of merging Instagram and Messenger chats for both iOS and Android.
Instagram kept deleted photos and DMs on its servers for over a year
By Stephen Warwick published
A security researcher discovered a now-fixed Instagram bug that meant deleted photos and DMs were kept on Instagram's servers for over a year.
Fortnite goes next-level petty with new mobile discounts
By Stephen Warwick published
Fortnite is today introducing new permanent discounts in its Fortnite store across all platforms.
Trump administration seeks dismissal of lawsuit against executive order regulating social media
By Stephen Warwick published
The Trump administration has filed a motion seeking to dismiss a lawsuit against the President's executive order targeting social media platforms.
Facebook launches 2020 Voting Information Center
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook is today launching its Voting Information Center on Facebook and Instagram, a "one-stop-shop" for people in the US in the lead up to the 2020 election.
Facebook sued over 'illegally collecting biometric data' of Instagram users
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook has been accused of illegally collecting the biometric data of users through a photo-tagging tool that stored the data of 100 million Instagram users.
White House document confirms TikTok could be cut off from app stores and advertisers
By Stephen Warwick published
A White House document has reportedly clarified that an executive order targeting TikTok could see it removed from app stores and prevented from hosting advertising on its platform.
Twitter testing automatic translation in Brazil
By Stephen Warwick published
Twitter says it is testing automatic translation for tweets, starting with a limited rollout in Brazil.
How malware started a Bitcoin hack that YouTube just can't keep up with
By Stephen Warwick published
We spoke to three creators who's channels started broadcasting Bitcoin scams after they were compromised by malware. To some, YouTube's lack of support caused more harm than the hackers did.
Facebook relaxed misinformation rules for conservative outlets to stop bias accusations
By Stephen Warwick published
A new report says that Facebook relaxed misinformation rules for conservatives pages, letting them spread false news and removing strikes, so as to avoid accusations of anti-conservative bias.
TikTok slams President Trump's Executive Order, threatens legal action
By Stephen Warwick published
TikTok has hit back at President Trump's executive order, saying it is shocked by the move, and that it was issued without any due process.
U.S. 'stepping up efforts to purge' Chinese apps from digital networks
By Stephen Warwick published
The Trump administration has dialled up its rhetoric against Chinese-owned apps, saying it will step up its efforts to purge "untrusted" apps from U.S. digital networks.
Virginia releases first Apple and Google-powered COVID-19 app in U.S.
By Stephen Warwick published
Virginia has become the first U.S. state to release a COVID-19 exposure notification app powered by Apple and Google's API.
Instagram Reels, Facebook's answer to TikTok, is now officially live
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook has today officially announced its new Instagram feature, Instagram Reels.
Disney+ already the UK's third-largest streaming platform behind Netflix and Prime Video
By Stephen Warwick published
A new report from UK regulator Ofcom has revealed that Disney+ is now the third most-popular video streaming platform behind Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Viber launches campaign to fight world hunger during COVID-19 pandemic
By Stephen Warwick published
Viber has today announced a new campaign to help tackle food shortages globally that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TikTok 'smash and grab' won't be taken lying down, says China state media
By Stephen Warwick published
State-backed media in China has decried the U.S.'s "smash and grab" attempt to "steal" TikTok, saying it won't be taken lying down.
ByteDance CEO says goal of President Trump is to ban TikTok, not force sale
By Stephen Warwick published
CEO of ByteDance Zhang Yiming says the "primary" goal of President Trump and Washington is to ban TikTok, rather than force its sale.
TikTok CEO slams 'another copycat product' from Facebook in antitrust post
By Stephen Warwick published
CEO of TikTok Kevin Mayer has blasted Facebook's new 'Reels' feature for Instagram as "another copycat product" in a blog post about fair competition and transparency.
Spotify now has nearly 300M monthly active users, 138M subscribers
By Stephen Warwick published
Spotify has announced its latest set of financial results, confirming that it now has nearly 300 million monthly active users.
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