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GPU prices dropping in China as government continues crypto crackdown
Whether these price drops will extend to the rest of the world remains to be seen but we are ever hopeful.
Banned man congratulates Nigeria for banning Twitter
A former president has congratulated Nigeria for banning Twitter and showcased he has no understanding of the situation at the same time.
Nigeria’s Twitter ban escalates, citizens can be prosecuted for tweeting
A tweet from President Muhammadu Buhari flagged by Twitter has resulted in the Nigerian government actively looking to prosecute citizens who are tweeting.
Banhammer, Game Pass fixes coming to Knockout City
Knockout City is experiencing some growing pains as millions play.
Amazon extends ban on police use of its facial recognition software “until further notice”
Initially banned for a year, now Amazon has decided to ban the use of its facial recognition software by police indefinitely.
Oversight Board – Facebook’s Trump ban will be reviewed in six months
While the Oversight Board has upheld Facebook’s Trump ban, it has said that the decision must be reviewed later this year.
Twitch gives Trump indefinite ban now that he’s regular citizen
Twitch is the latest platform to boot Trump, doing so on Joe Biden’s inauguration day, and disabling him from creating a new account.
Trump’s YouTube ban extended by a week
Trump’s YouTube ban has been extended by a week to prevent incitement of violence.
YouTube the latest platform to take action against Trump
YouTube placed a strike on the official Trump channel, along with banning any new content uploads for seven days minimum.
UK reportedly banning installation of Huawei 5G equipment from September next year
According to the Financial Times, the ban is part of phased approach that will see the UK remove all of Huawei tech by 2027.
TikTok must complete sale of its app by 4th December
The extension comes following a revised submission regarding the sale to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US, a panel led by the US Treasury Department.
Portland votes to ban facial recognition scanning by police
The decision also means that citizens in Portland could receive a minimum of $1000 if police illegally use facial recognition software on them.
TikTok granted preliminary injunction thanks to influencers
TikTok is safe for now, thanks to a trio of influencers.
YouTube and TikTok are the latest platforms to ban QAnon content
QAnon video content will have to search for a new home now that TikTok and YouTube have banned the conspiracy theory.
Facebook and Twitter have announced bans on Holocaust denial posts
This week both Twitter and Facebook have taken a stand against Holocaust denial.
TikTok to stay up Stateside until courts determine legality of Trump ban
TikTok users in the States got another reprieve, after a judge ruled that the Trump administration could not ban new downloads of the app.
US WeChat ban blocked by preliminary order
WeChat lives to fight another day in the US.
India bans a further 118 Chinese apps, including PUBG Mobile and WeChat Work
Geopolitical tensions between India and China show no signs of easing as the Indian government bans a further 118 Chinese apps.
