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GP offers enhanced maritime communication
Dhaka, Apr 28 (UNB)- The fishermen and commuters around the Bay of Bengal will be able to communicate with a wider range of mobile network as Grameenphone has recently improved its deep-sea network capacity.
Indian court lifts ban on Chinese social media app TikTok
New Delhi, Apr 25(AP/UNB) — An Indian court on Wednesday lifted its ban on Chinese social media video-sharing app TikTok on the condition that the platform popular with teenagers would not be used to host obscene videos.
Facebook anticipates an FTC privacy fine of up to $5 billion
San Francisco, Apr 25 (AP/UNB) — Facebook said it expects a fine of up to $5 billion from the Federal Trade Commission, which is investigating whether the social network violated its users' privacy.
Google doodle celebrates 73rd birth anniversary of actor Rosy Afsari
Dhaka, Apr 23 (UNB) - Search engine Google has created a new Doodle on its homepage, marking the 73rd birth anniversary of Bangladeshi film actress Rosy Afsari.
India bans video sharing app Tiktok
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNB) - The Indian government has ordered Google and Apple to take down the Chinese-owned Tiktok video app after a court expressed concerns over the spread of pornographic material.
Apple, Qualcomm settle bitter dispute over iPhone technology
San Francisco, Apr 17 (AP/UNB) — Apple and mobile chip maker Qualcomm have settled a bitter financial dispute centered on some of the technology that enables iPhones to connect to the internet.
Google celebrates Pahela Baishakh with new doodle
Dhaka, Apr 14 (UNB) - Search engine giant Google is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla new year, by replacing its regular home page graphic with a special doodle for the Bangladeshi surfers.
EU: Facebook changes terms so users know it sells their data
Brussels, Apr (AP/UNB) — The European Commission says Facebook has changed the fine print in its terms of service to clearly explain that it makes money by selling access to users' data.
Facebook, Google face widening crackdown over online content
London, Apr 9 (AP/UNB) — Tech giants like Facebook and Google came under increasing pressure in Europe on Monday when countries proposed stricter rules to force them to block extreme material such as terrorist propaganda and child porn.
Facebook says it removed fake accounts in Philippines
San Francisco, Mar 30 (AP/UNB) — Facebook says it has removed 200 pages, groups and accounts linked to Nic Gabunada, reportedly the former social media manager of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, for misleading people.