18 h. ago Netflix down: Thousands of users complain globally as they face login issues

Issue appears to have been resolved now, though it is unclear what caused it

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44 h. ago The EU fined Apple and Meta – but failed to really hold them to account. Was that to appease Trump? | Alexander Hurst

Instead of bazooka-level fines on global turnover, this €700m was no more than a slap on the wrist. It’s a missed opportunityThe European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, had some tough words for big tech this week, but it seems that at the last minute, the EU lost its nerve. Under the Digital Markets Act, companies that the EU has designated as “gatekeepers” – that is, digital platforms that provide core services such as search engines, app stores and messenger services – have special obligations and constraints that are meant to ensure a fair playing field for other companies.Apple, which takes a significant cut of purchases (including subscriptions) made through its App Store, violated the act by preventing developers from directing customers to their own websites to get around the “Apple tax”. In Meta’s case, the company was fined for forcing Facebook and Instagram users to either consent to letting Meta use their personal data, or pay a monthly fee to remove ads.Alex...

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5 d. ago Katie Piper says jail inmates 'took the p**s out of face and thought I was a drug user'

In a hard-hitting new documentary, Katie Piper travelled to New Orleans to report on the lives of women in Louisiana's prisons – but the inmates were shocked to hear her story

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8 d. ago Teachers will strike this autumn to 'make Labour MPs pay' unless they get more cash, says union boss

The National Education Union (NEU) said it is poised to mobilise its half a million members to cause political damage to the Government.

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1 week ago Meta faces antitrust claims at trial over Instagram and WhatsApp ownership

Facebook parent faces threats of illegal social media monopoly after spending billions to acquire two platformsFacebook parent Meta Platforms faces a high-stakes trial in Washington starting on Monday on claims it built an illegal social media monopoly by spending billions of dollars to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp, in a case where US antitrust enforcers seek to unwind the deals.The acquisitions more than a decade ago aimed to eliminate nascent competitors who could threaten Facebook’s status as the go-to social media platform for users to connect with friends and family, the US Federal Trade Commission claims. It filed the case in 2020 during Donald Trump’s first term. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis warns 'Sky isn't telling you this' in urgent message to customers

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone with a broadband or mobile phone contract, as a new law change could see you hit with a higher rise than ever before

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2 w. ago Netflix users could face a £1,000 fine for using new feature

If you're a Netflix customer you could be risking a £1,000 fine for using a popular new feature.

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3 w. ago Sage DOWN as pay could be late for millions in wake of 'global' system crash

Issues are being reported by employees using Sage Payroll after many said they were unable to access their money on payday - the company said it was 'currently investigating'

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3 w. ago Millions of mobile phone and broadband users facing bill hike today

Big providers such as BT, Virgin, TalkTalk, EE and Three raise prices every year - with customers able to check the increase in a new tool from money-saving tool Nous.co.

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3 w. ago France's antitrust regulator fines Apple for abusing dominant position in mobile apps distribution

France’s antitrust regulator has fined Apple 150 million euros for abusing its dominant position in the distribution of mobile applications for iOS and iPad devices between April 2021 and July 2023

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3 w. ago UK Fire TV Stick users placed on red alert and face scary price for streaming Sky

Watching Sky TV for free might sound tempting, but there could be a huge hidden cost.

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4 w. ago Banks to monitor impact of higher bills next month and contact people in need of financial help

Council Tax, broadband, mobile phone and energy bills are set to rise in April and some of the biggest banks will be offering extra support.

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4 w. ago Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

From dangerous challenges to messages from strangers, young users face plenty of perils 📱

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