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Huawei gets another short reprieve from ban, but the future doesn’t look hopeful
Huawei has been given another 90-day extension to the Temporary General License, which holds off the ban imposed on it by the U.S. government in May, meaning it’s allowed to continue trading with U.S. companies for now.
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FAA bans recalled MacBook Pro models from all flights due to battery issue
Certain models of Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro were recalled in June 2019, and now the device has been banned from flights by the FAA. Affected units were sold from September 2015 to February 2017, and Apple will replace affected batteries for free.
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Huawei ban partially lifted, but situation remains as confused as ever
The ban on U.S. companies selling products to Huawei has been partially lifted, but the situation remains just as confused as it was before. Details on the finer points of the change have not been confirmed.
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You can’t take a selfie with the gigantic Aperture Spherical Telescope anymore
You can't take a selfie with the world's largest single disk radio telescope anymore, as the Chinese government has banned everything from smartphones to digital cameras in the surrounding five-kilometer area.The post You can’t take a selfie with the gigantic Aperture Spherical Telescope anymore appeared first on Digital Trends.
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IBM banned USB drives. Is it the future of security or a knee-jerk reaction?
Banning USB devices might go some way to preventing data loss and leaks, but to some, it doesn't get to the heart of the problem of truly securing data and the networks its stored on.The post IBM banned USB drives. Is it the future of security or a knee-jerk reaction? appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Microsoft Bing joins Google, Facebook in banning cryptocurrency advertisements
Microsoft will ban ads for cryptocurrency and related products from its Bing Ads network. The company says they pose as an elevated risk due to potential scam artists preying on hopeful investors. The ban begins in June.The post Microsoft Bing joins Google, Facebook in banning cryptocurrency advertisements appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Microsoft Bing joins Google, Facebook in banning cryptocurrency advertisements
Microsoft will ban ads for cryptocurrency and related products from its Bing Ads network. The company says they pose as an elevated risk due to potential scam artists preying on hopeful investors. The ban begins in June.The post Microsoft Bing joins Google, Facebook in banning cryptocurrency advertisements appeared first on Digital Trends.
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ZTE’s U.S. technology ban could leave it without access to Android
Chinese phone and gadget manfacturer ZTE is in hot water following a decision by the U.S. government that bans it from buying U.S. tech. This could mean it's no longer able to use the Android operating system.The post ZTE’s U.S. technology ban could leave it without access to Android appeared first on Digital Trends.
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China’s Weibo is purging violent and gay-themed content
Popular Chinese social network Weibo is removing violent and gay-themed content to comply with China's new cybersecurity regulations. The Twitter-like
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Russia bans Popular messenger app Telegram, Kremlin must use new service
On Friday, a Russian court banned the popular messenger service Telegram, a decision that comes a week after Russian communication watchdog Roskomnadzor filed a lawsuit to limit users' access to the app.The post Russia bans Popular messenger app Telegram, Kremlin must use new service appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Telegram banned in Russia following court ruling
Russian authorities have been threatening to ban Telegram since 2017 due to its developers' repeated refusal to give them access
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Google plans to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from the Chrome Web Store
Google is cracking down on Chrome extensions with a cryptocurrency mining component, blocking new submissions starting now and de-listing current extensions by the end of June. Why? Blame the malicious developers.The post Google plans to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from the Chrome Web Store appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Malaysia is one step closer to outlawing fake news
Last week, the Malaysian government proposed a law that would criminalize the spread of fake news and today, the country's
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Ecuador cracks down on Julian Assange’s internet access
The Ecuadorian government just suspended Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's internet communications, preventing him from sending tweets or other messages from
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Twitter will ban most cryptocurrency ads
It's not just the likes of Facebook and Google who are clamping down on cryptocurrency ads. Twitter has confirmed
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Google will ban cryptocurrency ads from its AdWords network in June
Google said that starting in June, its AdWords advertisement platform will no longer support ads based on cryptocurrencies and related services. The move is in response to the uncertainties of digital cash and related scams.The post Google will ban cryptocurrency ads from its AdWords network in June appeared first on Digital Trends.