Tag: Media & Big Tech

Apple Unveils iPhone 14 With Satellite SOS, Ultra Watch for Outdoors

Apple Inc. introduced new iPhone 14 models capable of using satellites to send emergency messages and an adventure-focused Ultra Watch for sports like diving and triathlons. The outdoor-focused products will test whether Apple’s relatively affluent customer base will keep spending in the face of rising inflation. Prices of the high-end iPhone 14s are the same…


Trump Team: Washington Post Colluding With FBI Over Nuclear Secrets ‘Leaks’

A spokesperson and a lawyer for former President Donald Trump reacted to an anonymously sourced Washington Post report that claimed a document describing a foreign government’s nuclear capabilities was discovered during the FBI raid on Trump’s home last month. “The Washington Post continues to serve as the propaganda arm of the Biden administration, and instead of…


New Bill Raises Fears of Big Tech–Media Collusion Against Independent Outlets

A Senate bill is raising fears among some for its potential to enable Big Tech and mainstream media outlets to collude against smaller and independent media outlets. The bill, dubbed the Journalism Competition and Protection Act (JCPA), would supersede some existing antitrust laws and allow media companies to band together to negotiate with Big Tech…


New Legislation Raises Fears of Big Tech–Media Collusion Against Independent Outlets

A Senate bill is raising fears among some for its potential to enable Big Tech and mainstream media outlets to collude against smaller and independent media outlets. The legislation, dubbed the Journalism Competition and Protection Act (JCPA), would supersede some existing antitrust laws and allow media companies to band together to negotiate with Big Tech…


Elon Musk Can Amend Twitter Countersuit to Add Whistleblower Claims: Judge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk can amend his countersuit against Twitter to add claims from a whistleblower, a Delaware judge ruled on Sept. 7 Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick said that the bar under state law for granting leave to amend is low and the court “rarely declines amendments.” McCormick rejected arguments from Twitter that the amendment would…


Instagram Fined Over 400 Million Euros by Ireland for Mishandling Children’s Data

Meta-owned Instagram has been fined 405 million euros ($403 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission after it was found that the platform violated European privacy law General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In 2020, the Irish Data Protection Commission kicked off an investigation into Instagram because the platform made accounts of children between the ages…


Australia Orders Review of TikTok’s Data Collection

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister has ordered cybersecurity authorities to investigate social media giant TikTok’s data collection security. Clare O’Neil, who is also the cybersecurity minister, called on Australians who use TikTok to be cautious of data collection by the app. “I’d say to Australians: if you’re using TikTok, think about what data of yours might…


Trump Criticizes Fox News for Pushing ‘Democrat Agenda’

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Fox News for pushing the Democrat agenda, saying the network treats Democrat and Republican interviewees differently. “Wow! Fox News is really pushing the Democrats and the Democrat agenda. Gets worse every single day,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “So many Dems interviewed with only softball questions,…


Twitter Asks Judge to Order Elon Musk to Turn in Texts Sent Between January and July

Not long ago, Elon Musk complained that Twitter is asking him to share documents from anyone who has had even a passing conversation with him. It now appears that the Twitter Inc. has made it official and has asked the Delaware Chancery Court to help obtain those texts. Twitter has requested Judge Kathaleen McCormick to order…


‘Disinformation Dozen’ Responds After Documents Show Widespread Biden Administration Censorship Effort

People who were branded as disinformation purveyors say the new documents showing coordination between Big Tech and President Joe Biden’s administration is an important step in combating the collusion. “As one of the Disinformation Dozen, I am thrilled to see that both Eric Schmitt of Missouri and Jeffrey Landry of Louisiana have had the courage to…