Tech
Russia is killing Telegram, its most popular messaging app, despite fears of pushback
There has been rare public resistance to the push to throttle Telegram, Russia's most popular messaging app, with even some pro-Kremlin hawks fearing it could backfire.
March 22, 2026
Jeff Bezos in Talks to Raise $100 Billion Fund to Transform Companies With A.I.
The new fund would operate alongside the Amazon founder’s A.I. start-up, Project Prometheus.
March 19, 2026
X outage takes down social media platform
Thousands report access issues during morning X outage
February 16, 2026
WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app
Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp as it tightens control of online communication and pushes people toward a state-backed alternative
February 12, 2026
Spotify in freefall, boss lashes out
Spotify has addressed concerns about artist royalties just days after it was revealed that the company’s stock had dropped over 40% in the last six months.
January 29, 2026
Snapchat settles to avoid social media addiction trial
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) – Snapchat on Wednesday confirmed it made a deal to avoid a US civil trial accusing it, along with Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media.
January 21, 2026
‘Time to take my music off’: Spotify revolt
The streaming giant’s shares have plummeted as furious users threaten to abandon the platform over a controversial issue.
January 19, 2026
ChatGPT to start showing ads in the US
Ads to be placed alongside answers as OpenAI looks to beef up revenue for flagship AI product
January 16, 2026
Democrats press Trump adviser over AI systems used for explicit deepfakes
House lawmakers sought answers from tech policy chief Michael Kratsios about U.S. government contracts with xAI.
January 15, 2026
The relentless rise of YouTube
As well as being the dominant platform in podcasting and having a growing presence in live sport, it is now the leader in TV and streaming in the US
December 27, 2025
Digital regulation: Thierry Breton faces sanctions as US-EU dispute intensifies
Former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, who led tech sector regulation efforts, is now barred from having a US visa. The Trump administration condemned the EU's online content moderation measures as 'censorship.'
December 24, 2025



















