Prof: Media Organization Slashes Jobs After Receiving $52 Million in Subsidies Drew Wilson | November 18, 2021 As the link tax debate continues, one professor is pointing out how one organization received major subsidies only to slash jobs.
Only 36% of Canadian Businesses Know Where Data is Coming or Going Drew Wilson | November 16, 2021 A new survey suggests that only 36% of Canadian businesses where their data is coming or going. Probably not comforting for those who value privacy.
Publishers Already Complaining They’re Not Getting Enough Money from Google News Showcase Drew Wilson | November 15, 2021 Big publishing is already complaining that it isn’t getting enough money from the new Google News Showcase.
Google News Returning to Spain Ends 7 Year Standoff Drew Wilson | November 14, 2021 Google News is returning to Spain. This ends a 7 year standoff over news snippets (AKA the link tax).
Facebook is Now Meta, An Effort to Move the Deck Chairs Drew Wilson | October 30, 2021 Facebook has a new parent company: Meta. It doesn’t really appear to solve the core problems, though.
Will Anything Really Change With Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen? Drew Wilson | October 12, 2021 Frances Haugen blew the whistle on Facebook. While her testimony made headline news, will anything really change?
Lawsuit Filed to Stop Texas Social Media Moderation Ban Law Drew Wilson | September 28, 2021 Tech companies have filed a lawsuit to put a stop to the Texas moderation ban law. They want to block the law.
Bell Accused of Raising Internet and Cell Phone Rates Drew Wilson | September 27, 2021 Canadian’s didn’t even make it to the Speech from the Throne before rates went up. Bell is accused of leading this charge.
Liberal Critics of “Big Tech” Apparently Spent Big on Facebook Advertising Drew Wilson | September 24, 2021 The Liberals are seemingly no fan of “Big Tech”, but apparently are huge fan of throwing money at Facebook for advertising.
Apple vs Epic: Apple No Monopoly, But Needs to Allow Other Payment Methods Drew Wilson | September 19, 2021 The long running Apple vs Epic case has come to a conclusion of sorts. A judge made a ruling that seems split.
