Laura Kuenssberg to step down as BBC’s political editor October 22, 2021 The BBC has refused to speculate on reports Laura Kuenssberg is stepping down as its political editor to join the Today programme. The Guardian says Kuenssberg is negotiating stepping away from her role of the past six years as part of a major reshuffle of the BBC’s on-air staff. Her departure would leave open the [...]
Meta, Bookface or Teenage Wasteland? Endless options for Facebook’s rebrand October 21, 2021 With ongoing reports about Facebook's rebrand, Twitter is having a field day about what the new name could be
Trump to launch social media app, TRUTH Social October 21, 2021 Former U.S. President Donald Trump will launch his own social media app, TRUTH Social to "create a rival to the liberal media consortium and fight back against the "Big Tech” companies of Silicon Valley."
Hundreds protest outside Netflix over transphobic’ Dave Chappelle comedy October 21, 2021 Netflix employees stop work at Californian headquarters to protest against the streaming platform’s handling of complaints against Dave Chappelle’s new special
Watch as protesters gather outside Netflix’s HQ over Chappelle transgender comments October 21, 2021 About 100 people protested near Netflix headquarters last night UK time against the streaming pioneer’s decision to release comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special, which they say contains harmful language that ridicules transgender people. Watch the full report.
Ericsson to make further reductions in China after Q3 results October 20, 2021 The Swedish telecommunications company plans to reduce its operations in China after suffering a fall in sales post Huawei ban, as well as ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Watch as the Vatican rolls out all stops for its ‘Click to Pray’ app October 20, 2021 The Vatican pulled out all the stops today to roll out its latest “Click to Pray” app offering what it hopes will be a better digital praying experience. Watch the full report.
Satanist linked to Londoner who made blood pact with demon banned from Facebook October 20, 2021 A Satanist whose work is believed to have influenced double killer Danyal Hussein has been removed from Facebook and Instagram following an investigation.. Hussein, 19, stabbed sisters Bibaa Henry, 46, and Nicole Smallman, 27, to death in a Wembley park after making a blood pact with a demon. Since his Old Bailey trial, it has [...]
Facebook looking to change its name as scrutiny damages reputation October 20, 2021 Social media behemoth Facebook intends to rebrand with a new name, it has been reported. A rebrand will be announced next week, according to US tech website the Verge, which cited a source with direct knowledge of the matter. The name change will be addressed at Facebook’s annual Connect conference on October 28 by its [...]
Watch as ‘Squid Game’ popularity gives Netflix a boost October 20, 2021 Global interest in Netflix’s Korean thriller “Squid Game” lured more new customers than expected in the recent quarter and the world’s largest streaming service predicted its coming line-up would boost growth through the end of the year. Watch the full report.