Social media platforms are beginning to crack down on Russian state media in response to the Kremlin’s efforts to tighten controls around internet communications. Why it matters: Tech giants that provide services around the world prefer not to take sides in conflicts where they operate in both combatants’ territory, but

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Screenshot: Apple App Store. Donald Trump’s social media app Truth Social launched in Apple’s App Store Monday at midnight, but still wasn’t fully available for use to all accounts. State of play: Once a user was asked to create an account with the app and enter a username and personal

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The IRS said Monday it will let taxpayers verify their identity through live, virtual interviews with agents — allowing people to avoid providing their biometric data to the agency. Why it matters: The IRS’ initial decision to use facial recognition software sparked significant backlash from critics who said that without

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Former President Trump’s new social media network, Truth Social, appears set to debut in the Apple App Store on Monday, per Reuters. Why it matters: The network’s launch would mark Trump’s return to social media since he was permanently banned from Twitter, Facebook and Youtube following the Jan. 6 Capitol

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of undertaking a “harassment campaign” in an effort to “chill his exercise of First Amendment rights.” Driving the news: “[T]he SEC seems to be targeting Mr. Musk and Tesla for unrelenting investigation largely because Mr. Musk remains an

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As the pandemic has coaxed older people to get more nimble with technology— even trolling TikTok to check out their grandkids’ posts — tech companies are increasingly catering to their needs. Why it matters: For seniors, learning to shop online, enjoy social media and use VR headsets can beat back

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The San Francisco 49ers were subject to a ransomware attack this weekend via their corporate IT network, a team spokesperson confirmed to The Record on Sunday. Driving the news: On Saturday, the 49ers were listed as victims of a ransomware attack on a dark web “leak site” used by the

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Facebook and Snapchat are relying more on professionally created content as personal sharing on social media continues to decline. Why it matters: The pivot away from the stuff that made these companies what they are could provide a buffer against growing regulatory pressure. At the same time, it could add

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The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve a proposal that would require internet service providers to share details about their plans in easy-to-read nutrition labels, similar to those on food. Why it matters: The FCC action, required by law and included in President Biden’s executive order on competition,

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After years of stagnation, the PC industry has seen its best growth in a decade as people buy new laptops and desktops. But while some pandemic-fueled changes may prove temporary, Microsoft product chief Panos Panay sees the industry’s return to growth as durable. “This pandemic has been a forcing function,”

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