In recent days, Twitter has been making some baffling and, quite frankly, stupid decisions. The latest head-scratching move is the social media giant’s ban on third-party apps. The ban is meant to reduce the amount of abuse, spam, and other unwanted content that users see on the platform. This is the latest in a series… Continue reading Twitter’s sudden ban on third-party apps is baffling as it is stupid
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Monday’s top tech news: Twitter’s third-party client ban seems like no accident
This week has been full of news in the tech world, but perhaps the biggest story was Twitter’s announcement that it would no longer allow third-party developers to create Twitter clients. The move has been met with plenty of criticism from users, who have relied on third-party clients for years. But the reasons behind the… Continue reading Monday’s top tech news: Twitter’s third-party client ban seems like no accident
England’s banning plastic plates and cutlery later this year
England is making a major move to cut down on the use of plastic products. Starting later this year, the United Kingdom plans to ban plastic plates and cutlery, with the goal of reducing the environmental impact of disposing of non-recyclable products. Plastic plates and cutlery have become commonplace in many homes and restaurants. They’re… Continue reading England’s banning plastic plates and cutlery later this year
Saudi Arabian Espionage Operation Reportedly Forced Wikimedia to Ban Saudi-Based Team of Administrators
In late April 2021, reports of Saudi Arabian espionage operations sparked international outrage after it was revealed that Wikimedia Foundation, the organization behind Wikipedia, was forced to ban a team of Saudi-based administrators. The administrators reportedly had their credentials revoked after Saudi intelligence agencies allegedly infiltrated the Wikipedia platform and began to manipulate content. The… Continue reading Saudi Arabian Espionage Operation Reportedly Forced Wikimedia to Ban Saudi-Based Team of Administrators
TikTok Bans Are Dumb
In the last few months, the world has watched in horror and confusion as countries, both large and small, around the world have moved to ban the popular short-form video-sharing app, TikTok. A variety of conspiracy theories have been flung back and forth, with some claiming that the bans are a result of external meddling,… Continue reading TikTok Bans Are Dumb
The FTC wants to ban the noncompete clauses ensnaring some tech workers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on noncompete clauses that are preventing some tech workers from exploring better opportunities or leaving a job to pursue other endeavors. Noncompetition agreements are not uncommon in the tech industry, as employers often want to ensure that their employees cannot leave and work with a rival company… Continue reading The FTC wants to ban the noncompete clauses ensnaring some tech workers
Twitter abruptly bans all links to Instagram, Mastodon, and other competitors
Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, has recently made a radical change to the user experience by abruptly banning all links to competing services, including Instagram, Mastodon, and other similar services. The ban was announced by Twitter in a statement that cited increasing user engagement among its users and wanting to improve the user experience, but… Continue reading Twitter abruptly bans all links to Instagram, Mastodon, and other competitors