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Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram, as landmark trial begins

A bipartisan group of 29 US states is suing Meta, seeking potentially tens or hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties and changes to how Meta does business.

People hold a picture and a placard with names of young people, as parents of children and young adults whose deaths were allegedly related to social media use hold a press conference, as Meta faces a landmark trial in federal court on August 18, 2026 in Oakland, California, US.
“Your personal data is already for sale - the question is who’s taking it back.”

Your personal data is for sale. Privacy Bee earned PCMag's first perfect score fighting it

In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays the logo of social media app and instant messaging service Telegram, on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England; illustrative

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence

WhatsApp, illustration.

Wave of WhatsApp suspensions sweeps across Israel, raising concerns of blocked accounts


Syria's internet, phone bills double after Sharaa's historic visit to Washington

Telecom giants Syriatel and MTN slash short-term data bundles and sharply raise prices, sparking boycotts and fresh doubts about Syria’s promised economic overhaul.

 US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.

Goodbye Chrome: OpenAI launched the ChatGPT Atlas browser

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas – a new browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into browsing, with memory capabilities, real-time editing, and an agent mode that performs actions for the user.

ChatGPT Atlas

Amazon's AWS struggles to recover after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide

Amazon.com, PrimeVideo and Alexa were all facing issues, according to Downdetector.

People walk past the logo of Amazon Web Services (AWS) at its exhibitor stall at the India Mobile Congress 2025 at Yashobhoomi, a convention and expo center in New Delhi, India, October 8, 2025.

Buying backlinks: risks, rules, and results

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After a NIS 200 subscription: The Comet AI browser is launched for free

The Comet artificial intelligence browser by Perplexity offers a smart assistant that accompanies users during browsing and performs tasks in real time.

Comet AI browser

Benda brings ZTE back to Israel with new routers, modems, and streamers

ZTE is returning to activity in Israel after a break of several years. Benda, the official importer, announced the launch of a new series of routers, modems, and streamers.

ZTE

From looms to laptops, Afghan women lose lifeline in Taliban internet ban

The ban was said to prevent immoral activities. Instead, it has cut off business and education opportunities.

Afghan women prepare dough to make traditional cookies inside a bakery in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 5, 2024.

French bar owner hit with €37,000 Orange roaming bill after Moroccan escape

Orange says it sent 16 SMS warnings, but long-time customer Lefèvre insists he never used his phone abroad.

An expensive Moroccan holiday. Illustration.

Taliban chief orders internet blackouts, calling the web the ‘root of all evil’

The emerging policy threatens to disrupt government services that had moved online in recent years and to stall humanitarian operations in Afghanistan.

 Taliban soldiers celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 15, 2023.

The evolution of sports coverage: From matchday highlights to interactive fan platforms

Outdoor soccer game.