Facebook Boycott Organizers Call Meeting with Facebook “Disappointing” Drew Wilson | July 10, 2020 As the rift between Facebook and their advertisers expand, an attempt to bridge that gap has left one side “disappointed” over lack of hate speech plan.
DRM and Micro-Transactions Coming to a Car Near You? Drew Wilson | July 9, 2020 Micro-transactions have been complained about a lot amongst software users and gamer’s alike. Now, your car could be the latest addition.
Cineplex, CIRA, and Big Banks Joins Facebooks Ad Exodus Drew Wilson | July 3, 2020 The Facebook boycott has taken a decidedly Canadian turn. Cineplex, the CIRA, and major Canadian banks are at least temporarily suspending their Facebook ads.
After Mounting Pressure, Facebook Announces Plan to Label Posts Drew Wilson | June 28, 2020 Fallout is continuing for Trumps comments. Facebook is announcing a new plan to label posts that violate the rules, but are “newsworthy”.
Open Internet in US Begins Collapse As AT&T Introduces Fast Lanes Drew Wilson | June 5, 2020 The repeal of network neutrality is starting to be felt at the consumer level. This is thanks to AT&T introducing priority treatment to a streaming service.
Group Backed By Google, Facebook, and Twitter Sues Donald Trump Drew Wilson | June 3, 2020 The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), who is backed by the likes of Google, Facebook, and Twitter, has sued US President Donald Trump over his executive order.
Music Canada’s CEO, Graham Henderson, Announces Departure Drew Wilson | May 30, 2020 Controversial figure, Graham Henderson, is leaving Music Canada (formerly Canadian Recording Industry Association). The Announcement came in a press release.
Tokopedia, Communications Ministry Sued Over 91 Million Data Breach Drew Wilson | May 11, 2020 The Tokopedia data breach which saw 91 million accounts compromised is now sparking a legal response. The KKI is suing the company and the government.
Canadian Publishers Continue to Push for Suicidal Link Tax Law Drew Wilson | May 8, 2020 Canadian publishers are continuing the push for a so-called link tax law. Such laws have proven fatal to the sector, but that’s not stopping them.
Digital Rights Organizations Cheer After ICANN Blocks Sale of .org Drew Wilson | May 3, 2020 Non-profit organizations are breathing a sigh of relief. ICANN announced that it is blocking the sale of .org. Organizations are cheering the decision.
