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Egypt’s NTRA, mobile phone operators promote online transactions amid virus outbreak
Egypt

Egypt’s NTRA, mobile phone operators promote online transactions amid virus outbreak

The National Telecom Regulatory Authority has agreed with mobile phone operators in Egypt to promote the buying and selling of…
Egypt’s internet companies increases bundle quotas by 20% for free: Ministry
Technology

Egypt’s internet companies increases bundle quotas by 20% for free: Ministry

During a phone-in on Sunday with the Sada al-Balad TV channel, Minister of Communication and Information Technology Amr Talaat said…
Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths
World

Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths

As the new coronavirus spreads globally, the online battle to keep misinformation about the disease is also stepping up. Google,…
Master of false news gives right-wing Americans headlines they believe
World

Master of false news gives right-wing Americans headlines they believe

Christopher Blair produces false stories he insists are easily identifiable as satire rather than news. His pages can rack up…
UK announces plan to fine firms for harmful online content
Technology

UK announces plan to fine firms for harmful online content

LONDON (AP) — The British government says it will give regulators the power to fine social media companies for harmful…
Twitter moves to curb manipulated content including ‘deepfakes’
Technology

Twitter moves to curb manipulated content including ‘deepfakes’

Twitter unveiled a plan Tuesday to curb the spread of manipulated content including “deepfake” videos as part of a move…
Huawei promises ‘Made in Europe’ 5G for EU
World

Huawei promises ‘Made in Europe’ 5G for EU

Chinese telecom giant Huawei said on Tuesday it would set up manufacturing hubs in Europe, as it tries to fight…
Facebook’s settlement puts spotlight on ‘biometric privacy’
Technology

Facebook’s settlement puts spotlight on ‘biometric privacy’

Facebook’s massive settlement in a class action case over violating a state law on how it uses facial recognition is…
US feds, states could join forces on Google probes: report
Technology

US feds, states could join forces on Google probes: report

The US Justice Department and state attorneys general are meeting this week for talks on their concurrent investigations into possible…
UAE tech ambitions tarnished by internet restrictions
Middle East

UAE tech ambitions tarnished by internet restrictions

With its ultra-modern infrastructure and hyper-connected services, the United Arab Emirates is an emerging technology power, but a scandal surrounding…
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