Facebook’s chief executive has asserted control over its sprawling divisions and mandated the social network’s messaging services be knitted together.
Tag: Computers and the Internet
China Appears to Block Microsoft’s Bing, Despite Company’s Own Censorship
A block, if permanent, would signal that foreign companies can do little to get in Beijing’s good graces as it tightens its grip on online content.
How Huawei Wooed Europe With Sponsorships, Investments and Promises
As the Chinese telecommunications giant faces scrutiny over its security, its careful cultivation of European governments and customers is at risk of unraveling.
Twitter Users in China Face Detention and Threats in New Beijing Crackdown
Authorities are using harsh methods to target people posting criticism of the government on a social media platform that is blocked in the country, extending online censorship beyond China’s borders.
Tech We’re Using: To Cover China, There’s No Substitute for WeChat
Li Yuan conducts much of her work on the WeChat mobile app, including spotting trends — and prodding sources to get back to her.
German Man Confesses to Hacking Politicians’ Data, Officials Say
The 20-year-old said he had acted alone in publishing private information of hundreds of lawmakers and others, the authorities said.
The Saturday Profile: She’s on a #MeToo Mission in China, Battling Censors and Lawsuits
Zhou Xiaoxuan is fighting China’s patriarchal culture. In her quest for justice, she has vowed that nothing will get in her way.
Hackers Leak Details of German Lawmakers, Except Those on Far Right
Twitter has shut down an account that had been posting personal data for weeks. Only the Alternative for Germany party appeared to be unscathed.
The New New World: Censoring China’s Internet, for Stability and Profit
Thousands of low-wage workers in “censorship factories” trawl the online world for forbidden content, where even a photo of an empty chair could cause big trouble.
Warning of ‘Fictitious’ Election Results Online, Congo Cuts Internet for 2nd Day
The Democratic Republic of Congo, waiting for official election results, cut internet connections and SMS services for a second day, saying it wanted to avert chaos.