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Big Tech restricts Russian state-backed media, reducing access to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok
03:06am, Wednesday, 02'nd Mar 2022 South China Morning Post
YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok are restricting state-owned Russian media channels ahead of a likely European Union ban, aiming to curtail propaganda during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The EU announced a ban Sunday, which countries are expected to sign off on today after a formal proposal. In the meantime, YouTube owner Alphabet, Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc and TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd have already restricted access to accounts run by Sputnik and Russia Today in the EU.“We have…
Facebook, Instagram globally demoting posts from Russian state media – Meta
02:45am, Wednesday, 02'nd Mar 2022 Rappler
Meta Platforms is globally demoting content from Russian state-controlled media outlets’ Facebook pages and Instagram accounts, as well as posts containing links to those outlets on Facebook, the company’s head of global affairs said on Tuesday, March 1. Tech and social media companies have faced pressure to respond to last Thursday’s invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which has led to economic sanctions against Moscow by governments around the world. Meta’s Nick Clegg told reporters during a conference call that the company had seen a “definitely discernable” degradation of its services in Russia since authorities there announced they would restrict Meta’s platforms. Video and other multimedia content had particularly been affected, Clegg said. Must Read Meta prohibits Russian state media from running ads, monetizing on platform Meta had been in “protracted discussions” with Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor over its new law that requires some foreign internet companies to open offices in Russia, Clegg added.
Apple, Ford Lead Latest Round Of US Companies Cutting Russia Ties
12:15am, Wednesday, 02'nd Mar 2022 Zero Hedge
Apple, Ford Lead Latest Round Of US Companies Cutting Russia Ties As another market day comes to an end in the US, another flurry of American companies have announced plans to cut ties with Russian business partners, or simply stop selling their products in the Russian Federation. These companies include Apple, Nike, Ford and others, all of whom have released statements on Tuesday. For starters, Apple has halted all product sales in Russia, while halting exports to Russia sales channels. It''s also pulling RT News and Sputnik News from App Stores outside of Russia, and is disabling traffic and live incidents in Apple Maps in Ukraine. Here''s the full Apple statement on Russia, where it announced plans to limit Apple Pay and other services, while taking other steps to protect Ukrainians and their interests. "We are deeply concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and stand with all of the people who are suffering as a result of the violence. We are supporting humanitarian efforts, providing aid for the unfolding refugee crisis, and doing all we can to support our teams in the region.
Capital Group''s New ETFs: A Suite of Portfolio Building Blocks
10:42pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 Kiplinger
Capital Group, best known for its American Funds line of mutual funds, finally dipped a toe into the exchange-traded fund (ETF) world last week. And unlike many fund launches of the past few years, Capital Group''s ETFs aren''t chasing emerging investment themes or joining competitors in a race to zero fees. In fact, they''re delivering more of what Capital Group investors are used to: meat ''n'' potatoes. SEE MORE The 22 Best ETFs to Buy for a Prosperous 2022 These six actively managed, transparent ETFs offer a similar value proposition to the American Funds : exposure to core portfolio flavors, under the watchful eye of Capital Group''s multi-manager teams, at a reasonable cost. But to be clear: The Capital Group ETFs aren''t clones of American Funds mutual funds. They''re their own unique products, with their own separate strategies … and boast a few of the additional benefits you get from investing in an ETF wrapper. Why Now? Before we get to the products, let''s address the unashamed, neon-adorned elephant in the room: Why did Capital Group – one of the world''s largest asset managers at $2.6 trillion in assets as of the end of 2021 – wait until 2022 to finally unleash its first exchange-traded fund?
Alphabet Looks Incredibly Strong and the Stock Split Helps
09:53pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 InvestorPlace
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips GOOG stock is an easy buy as trouble is far away. Alphabet is the same incredibly attractive tech juggernaut it has been for a long time and that isn''t changing in the foreseeable future. The post Alphabet Looks Incredibly Strong and the Stock Split Helps appeared first on InvestorPlace . More From InvestorPlace Stock Prodigy Who Found NIO at $2… Says Buy THIS Now Man Who Called Black Monday: “Prepare Now.” Get in Now on Tiny $3 ‘Forever Battery’ Stock Early Bitcoin Millionaire Reveals His Next Big Crypto Trade “On Air”
Google disables traffic maps in Ukraine to confuse Russian troops
08:33pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 StraightNews
Alphabet has confirmed with TechCrunch that it has disabled certain Google Maps live traffic tools in Ukraine which is meant to confuse Russian troops. The news, reported by Reuters, comes after the company has consulted with local authorities as the country faces attacks from Russian forces. The features will remain on for local turn-by-turn navigation for drivers, […] The post Google disables traffic maps in Ukraine to confuse Russian troops appeared first on StraightNews .
Exclusive-Google drops RT, other Russian state media from its news features | MarketScreener
08:31pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 MarketScreener
Alphabet Inc''s Google confirmed on Tuesday that it had removed Russian state-funded publishers such as RT from its news-related features, including the Google News search tool, following Russia''s… | March 1, 2022
NSE IFSC to start US stocks trading from March 3
02:57pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 The Hindu BusinessLine
Alphabet, Microsoft, Tesla, Berkshire, Netflix, Meta Platforms among top 50 cos will be available for trading
Alphabet Stock Remains a Sound Bet for the Future
02:52pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 InvestorPlace
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Alphabet is an industry behemoth and a market leader. The future of GOOGL stock is all but a sure thing, so simply find suitable entries. The post Alphabet Stock Remains a Sound Bet for the Future appeared first on InvestorPlace . More From InvestorPlace Stock Prodigy Who Found NIO at $2… Says Buy THIS Now Man Who Called Black Monday: “Prepare Now.” Get in Now on Tiny $3 ‘Forever Battery’ Stock Early Bitcoin Millionaire Reveals His Next Big Crypto Trade “On Air”
Google, Meta may face penalties in Russia, here''s why
01:40pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 Gadgets Now
Alphabet Inc''s Google and Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc are among internet companies facing possible punitive measures in Russia.
Alphabet’s Wing drones hit 200,000 deliveries as it announces supermarket partnership
01:00pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 TechCrunch
Alphabet’s drone service Wing this morning announced another milestone, as it hit 200,000 commercial deliveries. The number, which the firm says excludes test flights, comes half-a-year after it hit 100,000. Australia, which has been the primary market for testing and commercial deployment, comprises 30,000 of those deliveries in the first two months of this year. […]
Alphabet’s Wing drones hit 200,000 deliveries as it announces supermarket partnership – TechCrunch
01:00pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 TechCrunch
Alphabet’s drone service Wing this morning announced another milestone, as it hit 200,000 commercial deliveries. The number, which the firm says excludes test flights, comes half-a-year after it hit 100,000. Australia, which has been the primary market for testing and commercial deployment, comprises 30,000 of those deliveries in the first two months of this year. […]
YouTube blocks channels linked to Russia’s RT and Sputnik across Europe
12:26pm, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 National Daily Nigeria
YouTube blocks channels linked to Russia’s RT and Sputnik across Europe. YouTube on Tuesday, blocked channels connected to Russian state-backed media outlets RT and Sputnik across Europe, due to the situation in Ukraine. The company operated by Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google in a statement said: “it will take time for our systems to fully ramp up. “Our teams continue to monitor the situation around the clock to take swift action.’’ The company’s actions followed that of Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc(FB.O), which on Monday said it would restrict access to television network RT and news agency Sputnik on its platforms across the European Union. Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) had also said that it would label tweets containing contents from the Russian state-controlled media and reduce their visibility. The post YouTube blocks channels linked to Russia’s RT and Sputnik across Europe appeared first on National Daily Newspaper .
Google, Meta face penalties in Russia as deadline passes to open local offices By Reuters
09:53am, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 State Of Press
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Facebook, Google and Twitter logos are seen in this combination photo from Reuters files. REUTERS/ By Paresh Dave (Reuters) – Alphabet (NASDAQ:) Inc’s Google and Facebook (NASDAQ:) owner Meta Platforms Inc are among internet companies facing possible punitive measures in Russia after failing to open local offices and take other measures …
Google, Meta face penalties in Russia
09:44am, Tuesday, 01'st Mar 2022 The Times of India
Alphabet Inc''s Google and Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc are among internet companies facing possible punitive measures in Russia after failing to open local offices and take other measures required by a communications law.
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