Covid
Linus Tech Tips comments on self-censorship in the face of coronavirus demonetization
YouTubers are constantly having to avoid using certain words to prevent their livelihoods from being taken away.
Popular plague simulation game Plague Inc banned in China
China says it’s illegal.
Facebook cancels F8 developer conference over coronavirus fears
Facebook’s main event has been canceled.
Chinese medical workers use academic studies to bypass coronavirus censorship and call for help
The reports are distressing.
Chinese government identifies dissenting citizens through phone numbers linked to Twitter
China is cracking down on those who criticize their response to coronavirus.
Twitter suspends Harry Chen PhD, known for reporting about coronavirus direct from Wuhan
Chen was known for keeping followers up-to-date with uncensored news direct from Wuhan.
YouTube’s cryptocurrency purge continues as YouTube suspends Ivan on Tech
YouTube is still causing problems for the cryptocurrency community.
Boston Mayor says Sony pulling out of PAX over coronavirus fears is reinforcing harmful Asian stereotypes
Marty Walsh asked the Japanese giant to reconsider.
China recruits over 1,600 censors to tackle coronavirus “misinformation”
Reports say the team has already managed to process over 606,800 posts.
PewDiePie returns to YouTube after a 37 day break
PewDiePie hinted that upcoming changes will be coming to the channel.
Tim Cook turns to Weibo to give a message to Chinese citizens in the wake of the Wuhan virus
Cook’s account on the controversial app is seldom used.
China implements harsher crackdown on VPN use in the face of Wuhan “misinformation”
VPN companies are working to try and overcome the blocks.