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Google bans Russian media channels in play store

Google bans Russian media channels in play store Late Tuesday, Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced that it had blocked mobile apps connected to Russian-state-owned media channels from its Play Store. This latest company move specifically banned networks RT and Sputnik in Europe. The effort aligned with an earlier decision to remove them from its news-related features. …

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Meta

Meta identifies hacking campaign targeting Ukraine

On Monday, Meta Platforms Inc. uncovered a hacking campaign that has used Facebook to target prominent public figures in Ukraine. The technology company attributes the hacking efforts to a group known as Ghostwriter. They successfully gained access to the social media accounts of high-profile military officials, politicians, and journalists. Accordingly, the hackers attempted to post …

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Tech, giants, metaverse, china

China’s tech giants push toward a metaverse opportunity

China’s tech giants have an interest in the metaverse. The world’s most valuable companies are racing to build the next great platform for digital entertainment and communication. But their plans will come with a heavy government regulation — and the prospect of much higher taxes if they choose to list on American soil. China’s tech …

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NFT, Bored Apes, crypto

Bored Apes and the battle for the future of the Internet

The tension around Bored Apes and the community started a week ago. On Friday, BuzzFeed’s Katie Notopoulos posted a story that kicked an online war. The reason was straightforward: In the story, Katie revealed the names of the main founders of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection. Those two men were named Greg Solano …

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Clearview, facial recognition, AI

Lawmakers against Clearview AI facial recognition contracts

Four Lawmakers are against Clearview AI facial recognition contracts. On Wednesday, four progressive lawmakers sent letters to several fed agencies. They demand an end to their use of Clearview AI’s controversial facial recognition system. Those lawmakers are Jeff Merkley, Ed Markey, Pramila Jayapal, and Ayanna Pressley. They sent the letter to the Interior, Department of …

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Stocks and Ukraine

Amazon’s Revenue Rose by 9% in the Fourth Quarter

Amazon’s revenue rose by 9% in the fourth quarter and it reported a gain of almost $12 billion from its investment in Rivian. The company guided for first-quarter revenue of between $112 billion and $117 billion, below the average estimate of $120 billion.  Fourth-quarter sales rose by 9.4% to $137.4 billion. That’s Amazon’s first period …

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Snapchat and new opportunities

Snap shares rose 62% on first-ever quarterly net profit

Snap reported its quarterly net profit and beat analyst estimates for the Q4 on earnings, revenue, and user growth. The report comes a day after Meta delivered disappointing guidance for the Q1 that pulled down several social media stocks with it. Snap fell 23.8% Thursday before its earnings announcement but increased as much as 64% …

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Dollar Rises in Response to ECB And BOE Meetings Loom

Dollar Rises in Response to ECB And BOE Meetings Loom

The dollar crept higher on Thursday, aided by risk aversion following poor data from Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook (NASDAQ: FB). However, the attention will be on central bank meetings in the United Kingdom and Europe. The Dollar Index, which monitors the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, rose 0.2 percent …

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Fb.com: Facebook coins new digital money.

Another Complaint to Facebook – Possible Crypto Fraud

Australian billionaire Andrew Twiggy is suing Facebook. The reason is cryptocurrency fraudulent advertising; Who, he said, used Andrew’s name to deceive the victims. The chairman of Fortescue Metals alleges Facebook of banned Australian money laundering laws. It also argues that it is deliberately taking advantage of this cycle of illegal advertising. The first hearing in the …

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Meta Identifies Hacking Campaign Targeting Ukraine

Blockchain metaverse ecosystem and digital experiences

The metaverse ecosystem is changing rapidly. The metaverse is a collection of online communities and services that allow you to engage with others in a shared virtual world. You can meet new people, socialize, share experiences, and also explore new ideas and interests. So, the metaverse is a platform for communities to come together, share …

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Crypto millionaires and Puerto Rico

Why Crypto Millionaires Are Moving to Puerto Rico

Crypto millionaires are looking for crypto-friendly places. Many of them decided to move to Puerto Rico. It offers legal and financial incentives, great weather, as well as a critical mass of cryptocurrency gurus. The surge is helping reshape the Caribbean island into America’s homegrown answer to Dubai. Controversial YouTuber Logan Paul moved to Puerto Rico …

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