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WordPress dispute escalates as CEO Matt Mullenweg deactivates key accounts
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WordPress dispute escalates as CEO Matt Mullenweg deactivates key accounts

Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg has deactivated the accounts of several prominent members of the WordPress.org community, including two individuals who, he claims, were planning to lead a new fork of the open-source WordPress project. Tensions surrounding WordPress governance are not new, but the situation recently reached a boiling point after Mullenweg publicly […]

Tech giant Meta has unveiled ambitious plans to construct some of the largest artificial intelligence data centres on the planet,
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iPhone sales dropping, Apple squeezing money from users – Mark Zuckerberg

Alex Omenye Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has slammed Apple for its practices amidst declining iPhone sales, accusing the tech giant of “squeezing money” from users through restrictive policies. In a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Zuckerberg criticized Apple’s approach to its App Store, claiming that the company’s tight control over the marketplace […]

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Russia vows to continue oil, gas projects amid US sanctions

Russia’s Foreign Ministry criticized new U.S. sanctions targeting its energy sector on Saturday, stating it would continue its major oil and gas projects. The ministry called them an attempt to damage Russia’s economy while risking global market stability and vowed Russia would respond to the U.S.’s “hostile” actions, which were announced on Friday, according to […]

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National grid did not collapse – Official

The Nigeria National Grid Centre has denied reports of a national grid collapse on Saturday, January 11, 2025. In a post on its official X handle, the Centre addressed the rumors, which had been widely circulated, and confirmed that the grid remained stable. It said in its post “Kindly ignore rumour of a grid collapse […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok warns of wider impact if supreme court approves ban

TikTok’s lawyer warned during Supreme Court arguments over a law that could force the sale or ban of the app in the UnitedStates that such action against TikTok could set a precedent for other companies. The law, which has a January 19 deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a national security ban, is […]

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Cargo ship sinks in Singapore region, crew rescued safely

The Vietnamese cargo ship Dolphin 18 sank in the Singapore Maritime Search and Rescue Region. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore was notified by the container vessel Nicolai Maersk, which had received a distress call from the freighter. All 18 crew members were rescued from lifeboats by Nicolai Maersk, according to the statement by […]

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TikTokers launch online campaign urging Trump to halt ban

TikTok content creator Tiffany Cianci is urging President-elect Donald Trump to save the app amid government claims it poses a national security risk. Cianci live-streamed outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday as justices debated whether to uphold a TikTok ban. She urged fellow TikTokers and their followers to campaign online, pressuring President-elect Donald Trump […]

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NIMRA plans alternative data access following NBS hack

The Nigerian Marketing Research Association has announced plans to offer a private sector-driven alternative for economic data following the National Bureau of Statistics website hack. NIMRA President, Seyi Adeoye, in a recent interview, emphasized the importance of complementing the NBS with private sector initiatives to ensure reliable data for business and government decision-making, according to […]

X poised for first ad revenue growth since Musk takeover
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Germany considers quitting X over concerns on algorithms

The German government is considering whether to delete its presence on the X platform due to concerns about its algorithms, a spokesperson confirmed on Friday. “This is a permanent consideration that we have to make again and again,” the spokesperson said, following a live conversation on the platform between billionaire owner Elon Musk and Alice […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Meta ends diversity programs ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Meta Platforms announced on Friday that it is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, including those related to hiring, training, and supplier selection. The decision was shared in an internal memo to employees and comes as the company seeks to improve its relationship with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized Meta’s political content […]

US senators demand Meta probe over chatbot child safety concerns
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Brazil gives Meta until Monday to explain policy changes

Brazil’s government has given Meta until Monday to clarify its recent policy changes, Solicitor General Jorge Messias announced on Friday. This deadline follows Meta’s decision to discontinue its U.S. fact-checking program and ease restrictions on discussions surrounding topics like immigration and gender identity. The exact consequences of the deadline’s expiration remain unclear. Messias expressed the […]