LeEco chairman Jia Yueting defies demand to return to China January 1, 2018 techengine comments (12) The debt-laden Chinese technology firm has struggled after expanding fast into many sectors
WeChat denies ‘storing’ chat histories January 1, 2018 techengine comments (11) It follows criticism from Chinese businessman Li Shufu who accused the messaging app of spying.
Germany starts enforcing hate speech law December 31, 2017 techengine comments (8) Social media firms face huge fines if they let hate speech linger on their networks, warn German authorities.
Iran protests: Telegram and Instagram restricted December 30, 2017 techengine comments (8) Telegram and Instagram have been restricted but President Rouhani says Iranians have right to protest.
Call for tech giants to face taxes over extremist content December 30, 2017 techengine comments (13) Internet firms are “ruthless profiteers” who fail to fight terrorism, the security minister says.
Police shoot man dead after alleged Call of Duty ‘swatting’ hoax December 29, 2017 techengine No comment The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call.