Tag: Media

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WhatsApp now says won’t restrict accounts on privacy policy

WhatsApp, which had initially threatened to revoke core functions for users that refused to accept its controversial new privacy policy, now is back-pedaling on international backlash and said it’s doing away with them altogether (for the time being, at least).

In a reversal, the com...

Kerala court relief to Live Law Media in digital norms case

India’s new digital norms now challenged in Kerala court

Another petition in another Indian court has been filed against the country’s newly mandated digital rules for social media and OTT platforms, and publishers of digital news.

This time the case has been filed in the Kerala High Court by Praveen Arimbrathodiyil, a free and open-source...

Government bans 54 more Chinese apps

India clarifies doesn’t mandate SM platform use

The Indian government has said that it does not mandate use of any particular social media platform --- indigenous or foreign--- and citizens, including policy-makers, are free to use any platform.

Replying to a query from a fellow parliamentarian whether there was a proposal to dire...

Launched first in India, YouTube Shorts makes US debut

Launched first in India, YouTube Shorts makes US debut

Alphabet Inc’s YouTube is rolling out a short-form video-streaming service on its platform in the United States as it looks to better compete with rival TikTok in the hugely popular category. The service was initially tested in India after New Delhi banned Chinese apps last year amidst border tensions.

New movies boost HBO Max; parent AT&T adds wireless subs in 5G push

HBO Max Avod version debuts in June; 2025 subs targets upped

AT&T has said that an ad-supported version of its streaming service HBO Max likely to debut later this year in June and upped the platform’s subscriber targets for 2025. The American telco, which also owns media assets like Warner Bros, CNN and HBO housed under Warner Media, said on Friday it expects global subscribers for HBO Max and HBO...

Some contrary views are being expressed on the new norms announced by the Indian government for social media and OTT platforms, and publishers of digital news.

Digital news publishers seek govt. consultations on new norms

Some contrary views are being expressed on the new norms announced by the Indian government for social media and OTT platforms, and publishers of digital news.

Economic Times newspaper, part of Times of India group’s  media assets that include radio, newspapers, magazines, T...