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A restricted version of Parler will return to the App Store
The App Store version will be more censored than the Android or web version.
Gab hints at free speech Clubhouse competitor
Coming this year.
The CEO of Parler’s new host, SkySilk, criticizes the power of Big Tech
Kevin Matossian doesn’t agree with the way Big Tech censored Parler.
Parler is back online with a new host after Amazon censorship
Parler has a new host.
Government demands for Amazon user data increased by 800% in 2020
Amazon is a big holder of user data.
Judge denies Parler’s request to be reinstated by Amazon
Parler was hoping to be temporarily reinstated by the web hosting giant.
Parler CEO John Matze refutes suggestions GPS data showed Parler users stormed the US Capitol Building
In a statement to the court, Matze said GPS metadata confirms Parler users uploaded and shared video clips of the Capitol storming, not that they were there themselves.
Telegram adds 25M users as founder Pavel Durov says people reject being “held hostage by tech monopolies”
People are switching to alternatives.
Parler sues Amazon for antitrust violations, requests temporary restraining order
Amazon gave Parler just 24 hours before taking it offline.
Storj announces new decentralized, cheaper alternative to AWS
Storj is expanding.
Amazon cuts off service to Iran, preventing citizens from using proxies and VPNs, citing US Sanctions
Since much of Iran’s internet is locked down, citizens were relying on US tech companies to run VPNs and proxies to open the free and open internet.
Amazon sets up web services operations in Middle East
Amazon is moving into new markets.