The Australian government has unveiled a proposed tax on major tech platforms, including Facebook, Google, and TikTok, to ensure they support local journalism financially. This tax, applicable to platforms with Australian revenues exceeding $250 million, can be offset if these companies enter into compensation agreements with news organizations. Aimed at sustaining independent journalism, the proposal arises amid concerns that tech giants might withdraw news services from their platforms. Though the exact tax details are pending negotiations, the plan reflects a strategy to engage tech companies in bolstering Australia's media landscape.
Tag: Facebook
Meta Platforms Inc. faced a significant outage on Wednesday, affecting thousands of users across popular services like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. As the company works to resolve the technical issues, many users continue to report access problems, highlighting ongoing challenges for the tech giant. Despite the disruptions, Meta's stock experienced a modest increase, reflecting overall market resilience.
The Greek Royal Family has issued a statement clarifying their official representation, emphasizing that accurate information can only be found on their website and listed social media accounts. They are not represented by any other entity or individual, and no members have Facebook accounts.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a groundbreaking bill aimed at banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. With hefty fines for non-compliance, the legislation now heads to the Senate, sparking a wider debate on digital safety and privacy. Despite some criticism, proponents view the measure as a crucial step in protecting young users online.
Social media giants Facebook and Instagram are experiencing significant outages worldwide, leaving users unable to…
A federal investigation by the FTC has accused major social media companies of engaging in "mass surveillance" by collecting and selling vast amounts of user data. The report highlights concerns over privacy risks and the lack of protection for children, while companies like Meta, YouTube, and TikTok face scrutiny for prioritizing profits from targeted advertising.
The Halkidiki region experienced intense lightning activity today, with the weather taking a turn for the worse. A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Sarti, far out at sea, but still visible from a distance
Nia Vardalos is back on Instagram with a new post, but to publicly speak out…
The European Commission has initiated an investigation into Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook…
Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook appear to have briefly gone offline in a major outage at…
Did you know Greek City Times has an app? We keep Hellenes and Philhellenes…
Yanis Varoufakis, Greece’s former Finance Minister and renowned academic and economist, has just completed a…
Meta is introducing a subscription-based offering that enables users to eliminate ads on Facebook and…
On the streets of São Paulo, a Larissa bouzouki player came out with his baglamadaki…
In a recent edition of the Australian Financial Review Magazine, a seemingly flattering feature on Australian superstars Sam Kerr and Margot Robbie took an alienesque turn, leaving fans both bewildered and amused.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday issued a "bumper edition" of his weekly Facebook post…
Did you know Greek City Times has an app? We keep Hellenes and Philhellenes…
Jimmy Barnes, the renowned musician and avid traveller, recently visited Facebook to share his excitement…
Stefanos Tsitsipas has issued a statement after his comments on Nick Kyrgios in Break Point…
The Facebook owner said it would appeal an order to stop sending data about European…