Rest in plus: Google+ is shutting down for consumers after data breach October 9, 2018 Google's failed attempt at a social media network to rival Facebook is now shutting down for good, after a data breach of private user information prompted the search giant to tighten up its privacy policies. While conducting a review of the platform in March, Google discovered and solved a bug exposed to third-party developers that meant [...]
Google partially u-turns on cryptocurrency ad ban September 26, 2018 Tech giant Google has partially u-turned on a decision to ban cryptocurrency related advertising. In an effort to protect consumers from the high risk of fraudulent marketing related to crypto-currencies, Google earlier this year said it would ban all advertising promoting cryptocurrencies and crypto firms. But now it has rowed back on the ban, [...]
Tech stocks hit as Trump mulls fresh $200bn tariffs on China September 18, 2018 The Trump administration late last night ratcheted up its trade war with China by imposing tariffs on $200bn (£152bn) more of the world’s second largest economy’s goods starting next week. The tariffs will start at 10 per cent, rising to 25 per cent on 1 January, allowing US companies some time to adjust their supply [...]