Carl Sinclair
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GirlsDoPorn website shutdown after losing legal battle
Some have speculated the domain could eventually be seized.
Commercial archive Adland returns to the internet after bogus DMCA takedown claim, promises bright future
Adland is looking for opportunities to grow.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises the alarm on social face recognition tech, calls it “real Black Mirror stuff”
AOC says it’s time to put more scrutiny on face recognition tech.
MxR thanks fans for their support as Jukin Media controversy comes to an end
An amicable agreement has been reached, both parties say.
Google bans WhatsGap, Hong Kong app that highlighted and encouraged pro-democracy businesses
Google is once again accused of censorship.
Google does PR push for ending 3rd party cookies within Chrome
Google tried to overshadow the Edge browser’s launch.
Jacksepticeye comments on YouTube stress, being “tired of YouTube’s algorithms”
The YouTuber delved into some of the downsides of YouTube.
Police crack down on Facebook Pages providing information gained from police radio
Police say it may stop people from wanting to report crimes. The page admins say they’re keeping people informed.
Ireland’s “Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill” is the new legislation no one asked for
The legislation is wide-reaching and non-specific.
Facebook Page admin identities temporarily exposed by Facebook bug
Facebook has since patched the bug, but not before users found out who was behind some major Facebook Pages.
Deadspin to end negotiation with unions, move to Chicago
Deadspin will operate from offices in Chicago.
PayPal accused of censorship for blocking payments relating to the word “Iran”
The move is affecting independent media.