Tuesday 31 December 2019

Internet News: Justin Bieber to chronicle comeback in YouTube documentary series

Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber is opening up about his creative and personal life through a 10-part documentary ahead of a career comeback after three years away from the spotlight.
Read the full story at Justin Bieber to chronicle comeback in YouTube documentary series on the Reuters website.
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Internet News: Indonesia plans fixed fees for e-wallet transactions: sources

Indonesia plans to impose fixed fees on some e-wallet transactions, five people familiar with the matter said, in a move that could choke a key revenue stream and raise costs for payment startups backed by the likes of Alibaba's Ant Financial.
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Internet News: Uber, Postmates sue to block California gig worker law, claiming it's unconstitutional

Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc and courier services provider Postmates Inc asked a U.S. court to block a California labor law set to go into effect on Wednesday, arguing the bill violates the U.S. Constitution.
Read the full story at Uber, Postmates sue to block California gig worker law, claiming it's unconstitutional on the Reuters website.
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Internet News: Microsoft says North Korea-linked hackers stole sensitive information

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it has taken control of web domains which were used by a hacking group called "Thallium" to steal information.
Read the full story at Microsoft says North Korea-linked hackers stole sensitive information on the Reuters website.
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Monday 30 December 2019

Internet News: Vodafone Hutchison Australia partners with Nokia to kick off 5G rollout

Vodafone's broadband services joint venture with Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Ltd has partnered with Nokia to roll out 5G services in Australia, the companies said on Monday.
Read the full story at Vodafone Hutchison Australia partners with Nokia to kick off 5G rollout on the Reuters website.
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Sunday 29 December 2019

Internet News: Twitter system 'outage' briefly blocked Trump whistleblower tweet

A tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump that identified an intelligence analyst as the alleged whistleblower who helped spark his impeachment was temporarily blocked at the weekend, with Twitter blaming an outage that affected a number of user accounts.
Read the full story at Twitter system 'outage' briefly blocked Trump whistleblower tweet on the Reuters website.
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Friday 27 December 2019

Internet News: Amazon's Ring cameras are vulnerable to hackers, lawsuit in U.S. claims

Amazon.com Inc and its Ring home security camera unit have been sued by an Alabama homeowner who said the cameras' defective design leaves purchasers vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Read the full story at Amazon's Ring cameras are vulnerable to hackers, lawsuit in U.S. claims on the Reuters website.
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Internet News: Spotify to suspend political advertising in 2020

Spotify Technology SA said on Friday it would pause selling political advertisements on its music streaming platform in early 2020.
Read the full story at Spotify to suspend political advertising in 2020 on the Reuters website.
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Internet News: French court clears social media tracking plan in tax crackdown

France's government can pursue plans to trawl social media to detect tax avoidance, its Constitutional Court ruled on Friday, although it introduced limitations on what information can be collected following a privacy outcry.
Read the full story at French court clears social media tracking plan in tax crackdown on the Reuters website.
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Thursday 26 December 2019

Internet News: Factbox: Tsinghua-backed 500.com identified by media as involved in Japan casino bribery case

China's 500.com Ltd, an online gambling firm, was identified by media as the company accused by Tokyo prosecutors of bribing Japanese lawmakers in the hope of building a casino in Japan.
Read the full story at Factbox: Tsinghua-backed 500.com identified by media as involved in Japan casino bribery case on the Reuters website.
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Wednesday 25 December 2019

Internet News: Record online sales give U.S. holiday shopping season a boost: report

U.S. shoppers spent more online during this year's holiday shopping season, a report by Mastercard Inc showed on Wednesday, with e-commerce sales hitting a record high.
Read the full story at Record online sales give U.S. holiday shopping season a boost: report on the Reuters website.
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Internet News: Record online sales give short U.S. holiday shopping season a boost: report

U.S. shoppers spent more online than in retail stores during the shortest winter shopping season in the past six years, with online sales hitting a record high, a report by Mastercard Inc showed.
Read the full story at Record online sales give short U.S. holiday shopping season a boost: report on the Reuters website.
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Internet News: Iran curbs internet before possible new protests: reports

Iran's authorities have restricted mobile internet access in several provinces, an Iranian news agency reported on Wednesday, a day before new protests were expected to kick off following calls for demonstrations on social media.
Read the full story at Iran curbs internet before possible new protests: reports on the Reuters website.
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