Indian Space Research Organisation blasts another satellite into space
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Wednesday morning successfully launched its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-F15 rocket carrying navigation satellite NVS-02, officials said. The GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 lifted off from…
All SAS aircraft will have Starlink internet by end of this year
By the end of 2025, all SAS aircraft will have Starlink internet, meaning passengers subscribed to the airline’s loyalty program will thus receive free WiFi on flights. “We are putting…
TikTok resumed its service in the United States on Sunday
TikTok resumed its service in the United States on Sunday, hours after it was suspended, blocking access to millions of users across the country. “We thank President Trump for providing…
Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically in Africa – a new book explains why
Tony Roberts, Institute of Development Studies Between 2016 and 2024 there were 193 internet shutdowns imposed in 41 African countries. This form of social control is a growing trend in…
Tiktok to close in US on Sunday
TikTok owner Bytedance plans to shut down the TikTok app for US users starting Sunday, sources told Reuters. A national ban on Tiktok is expected to be introduced in the…
What Meta’s move to community moderation could mean for misinformation
Denitsa Dineva, Cardiff University Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other services has announced it will discontinue its third-party factchecking programmes, starting in the US. Journalists and…
Türkiye has established a new Cybersecurity Directorate
Türkiye has established a new Cybersecurity Directorate to strengthen defense against cyber threats, according to a new presidential decree. The newly-formed body will be responsible for implementing decisions made by…
TikTok may be banned in the US
A majority appears to be leaning towards banning TikTok in the country from January 19, according to The Washington Post. On Friday, the hearing began in the US Supreme Court,…
Meta to phase in political content on Facebook
As part of an overhaul of its content moderation policies, Meta said it would once again phase in political content into Facebook, Instagram and Threads to meet the demand for…