The Alphabet-owned internet firm is accused of overcharging 19.5 million users for app store purchases, as per a case that was approved by the court. The tech company is now facing a trial in London over an estimated 1.1-billion-dollar ($920 million) damages claim. The Competition Appeal Tribunal certified the class action alleging that Google had abused its dominant position by imposing up to a 30 per cent commission on well-known apps such as Candy Crush Saga and Tinder since the year 2015. A spokeswoman from the claimant group indicated that a detailed judgment has not been made public, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

However, Google hasn’t responded to the matter as of now.&nbsp;

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Regulators, competitors and consumer advocate are suing big tech companies like Google and Apple for alleged anti-competitive behaviour in an effort to rein in.

In recent years, Google alone has been fined $8.2 billion by the European Union alone for antitrust violations.&nbsp;

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Liz Coll filed the most recent British lawsuit against Google, which is not expected to go to trial until 2024. She is a former digital policy manager at Citizens Advice, a non-profit organisation.&nbsp;

Coll in the case claimed, that Google is abusing its dominant position to the detriment of the British Android smartphones and tablets customers using Play Store commission is illegal and unjustifiable, which is violates both European and British competition rules.

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As per the court document released last year, tech firm Google’s mobile app store brought in a revenue of $11.2 billion in the year 2019.&nbsp;

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The Alphabet-owned internet firm is accused of overcharging 19.5 million users for app store purchases, as per a case that was approved by the court. The tech company is now facing a trial in London over an estimated 1.1-billion-dollar ($920 million) damages claim. The Competition Appeal Tribunal certified the class action alleging that Google had abused its dominant position by imposing up to a 30 per cent commission on well-known apps such as Candy Crush Saga and Tinder since the year 2015. A spokeswoman from the claimant group indicated that a detailed judgment has not been made public, Reuters reported. However, Google hasn’t responded to the matter as of now. Also read | California: First-of-its-kind proposal will no longer let parents sue social media companies Regulators, competitors and consumer advocate are suing big tech companies like Google and Apple for alleged anti-competitive behaviour in an effort to rein in. In recent years, Google alone has been fined $8.2 billion by the European Union alone for antitrust violations. Watch | Google faces $1 billion UK trial over app store pricing Liz Coll filed the most recent British lawsuit against Google, which is not expected to go to trial until 2024. She is a former digital policy manager at Citizens Advice, a non-profit organisation. Coll in the case claimed, that Google is abusing its dominant position to the detriment of the British Android smartphones and tablets customers using Play Store commission is illegal and unjustifiable, which is violates both European and British competition rules. Also read | Google to slow down hiring, says Sundar Pichai in a memo to staff As per the court document released last year, tech firm Google’s mobile app store brought in a revenue of $11.2 billion in the year 2019. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Technology today isn’t restricted to mere iPhones or laptops, it has become an integral part and parcel of our lives. In the past few years, technology has surpassed all the previous connotations of development and has transformed every aspect of our lives, be it business or education. Technology in education has grown by leaps and bounds.&nbsp;

Today, if students are taking a business class, for example, they are encouraged to make model of their own business idea that they may venture in. They learn how to build websites, manage accounts, and maintain a sales-generating social media presence. Students today understand the perks of using technology to their advantage for the future world of work, be it to advance their career or to set up their own ventures. It empowers them to become better business proprietors, inventors, and innovators. These abilities are becoming increasingly important as businesses use more technology with fewer employees.

According to the NASSCOM Tech Startup Report 2021, 2021 has been a year of unprecedented growth in the Indian tech start-up ecosystem, with unicorns, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and investors all on the rise. The research also emphasizes critical parts of the ecosystem that are reinforcing its core, such as increased inclusivity and diversity, increased corporate participation, increased investor commitment, and much more. According to the Startup India Initiative, India has the world's third largest startup ecosystem, with annual growth of 12-15 percent predicted year on year. There are about 50,000 startups in total, with around 8,900–9300 of them focused on technology.

Digital technologies are rapidly changing the economy, causing occupations to be disrupted and pushing workers to adapt and gain new skills. &nbsp;However, often universities do not keep track of where their alumni go after graduation or what additional skills they may require a few years later. Therefore, it is important for universities to partner with industry to develop collaborative training programs to improve the technology curriculum needed in the knowledge-intensive economy.&nbsp;

Cloud computing is becoming more popular, and firms need employees who can operate at the intersection of outsourced services and digital technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. Computer engineering, data science, and cyber security courses are very important to prepare students for the future workplace. These new programs should be developed in response to the growing demand for new age skills. Institutions should convey practical information to students rather than just theoretical knowledge in order to stay relevant in today's ever-changing dynamic world. This can be accomplished by offering various training programs or internship months to prepare students for their chosen fields.

Every higher educational institution should prioritize making students industry-ready by analyzing their capabilities and matching them with what the organization requires. This can be accomplished by integrating research and innovation in the process of education and making it accessible to all its students. It is now time to say goodbye to the traditional and tedious rote-learning methods, which place a greater emphasis on memorization and focus on thorough comprehension of a subject.&nbsp;

With these measures, education is set to undergo a significant transformation in the next years, as the Indian government is set evolve the ecosystem with the modern educational technology and reshape the country's digital landscape. And, with societal barriers still in place as a result of the pandemic, a growing number of educational institutions are have developed virtual platforms to impart education.&nbsp;

The focus of every modern workplace has shifted to skills, talent and efficiency. With the exceptional, rapid growth of digital solutions, the demand for a workforce competent in digital technologies has risen dramatically. By 2025, it is expected that the demand for resources in digital technologies would be tripled. Given its enormous opportunities in multiple areas, India is on track to become a trillion-dollar digital economy in the next five years. Because everything will be digital in the coming years, institutions must continue to equip their students in order to fulfil the predicted need of the job market.

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Technology today isn’t restricted to mere iPhones or laptops, it has become an integral part and parcel of our lives. In the past few years, technology has surpassed all the previous connotations of development and has transformed every aspect of our lives, be it business or education. Technology in education has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, if students are taking a business class, for example, they are encouraged to make model of their own business idea that they may venture in. They learn how to build websites, manage accounts, and maintain a sales-generating social media presence. Students today understand the perks of using technology to their advantage for the future world of work, be it to advance their career or to set up their own ventures. It empowers them to become better business proprietors, inventors, and innovators. These abilities are becoming increasingly important as businesses use more technology with fewer employees. According to the NASSCOM Tech Startup Report 2021, 2021 has been a year of unprecedented growth in the Indian tech start-up ecosystem, with unicorns, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and investors all on the rise. The research also emphasizes critical parts of the ecosystem that are reinforcing its core, such as increased inclusivity and diversity, increased corporate participation, increased investor commitment, and much more. According to the Startup India Initiative, India has the world's third largest startup ecosystem, with annual growth of 12-15 percent predicted year on year. There are about 50,000 startups in total, with around 8,900–9300 of them focused on technology. Digital technologies are rapidly changing the economy, causing occupations to be disrupted and pushing workers to adapt and gain new skills. However, often universities do not keep track of where their alumni go after graduation or what additional skills they may require a few years later. Therefore, it is important for universities to partner with industry to develop collaborative training programs to improve the technology curriculum needed in the knowledge-intensive economy. Cloud computing is becoming more popular, and firms need employees who can operate at the intersection of outsourced services and digital technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. Computer engineering, data science, and cyber security courses are very important to prepare students for the future workplace. These new programs should be developed in response to the growing demand for new age skills. Institutions should convey practical information to students rather than just theoretical knowledge in order to stay relevant in today's ever-changing dynamic world. This can be accomplished by offering various training programs or internship months to prepare students for their chosen fields. Every higher educational institution should prioritize making students industry-ready by analyzing their capabilities and matching them with what the organization requires. This can be accomplished by integrating research and innovation in the process of education and making it accessible to all its students. It is now time to say goodbye to the traditional and tedious rote-learning methods, which place a greater emphasis on memorization and focus on thorough comprehension of a subject. With these measures, education is set to undergo a significant transformation in the next years, as the Indian government is set evolve the ecosystem with the modern educational technology and reshape the country's digital landscape. And, with societal barriers still in place as a result of the pandemic, a growing number of educational institutions are have developed virtual platforms to impart education. The focus of every modern workplace has shifted to skills, talent and efficiency. With the exceptional, rapid growth of digital solutions, the demand for a workforce competent in digital technologies has risen dramatically. By 2025, it is expected that the demand for resources in digital technologies would be tripled. Given its enormous opportunities in multiple areas, India is on track to become a trillion-dollar digital economy in the next five years. Because everything will be digital in the coming years, institutions must continue to equip their students in order to fulfil the predicted need of the job market. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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In the world of tech markets, Apple and Google are the leading powers. The latter made its name dominated as the most used search engine as no other engine comes close to Google’s popularity.

But soon, things might change. As per rumours, Apple is expected to launch a new user-centric web search engine and is waiting until January 2023 to launch its search engine.&nbsp;

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Apple is likely to launch iOS 16, iPad OS 16, watchOS 16, and macOS 13 at WWDC. The much-anticipated Always on Display function is expected to be included in the forthcoming software version. Currently, companies available for display include Samsung, OnePlus, and many others, and Apple is likely to include them in the iPhone 14 line up to ship in September this year.&nbsp;

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Famous tech blogger Robert Scoble anticipated Apple to introduce a number of thigs at Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. As per the blogger, he believes that this rumour isn’t new and that the tech firm has been earlier linked to several launches. The blogger tweeted a few days earlier, saying that Apple would introduce the world to augmented reality next year.&nbsp;

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The blogger in conversation with TechRadar that the information that he has posted on twitter is based on the combination of talks with his sources and deduction. He also told the publication that in WWDC 2022, it will be the most expensive product launch ever done. He further predicted that the search engine will be unveiled by January next year.

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In the world of tech markets, Apple and Google are the leading powers. The latter made its name dominated as the most used search engine as no other engine comes close to Google’s popularity.

In the world of tech markets, Apple and Google are the leading powers. The latter made its name dominated as the most used search engine as no other engine comes close to Google’s popularity. But soon, things might change. As per rumours, Apple is expected to launch a new user-centric web search engine and is waiting until January 2023 to launch its search engine. Also read | To meet labour crunch, aid an aging population Japan develops 'BEX' a goat-robot Apple is likely to launch iOS 16, iPad OS 16, watchOS 16, and macOS 13 at WWDC. The much-anticipated Always on Display function is expected to be included in the forthcoming software version. Currently, companies available for display include Samsung, OnePlus, and many others, and Apple is likely to include them in the iPhone 14 line up to ship in September this year. Watch | Gravitas: Apple iPod to be discontinued Famous tech blogger Robert Scoble anticipated Apple to introduce a number of thigs at Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. As per the blogger, he believes that this rumour isn’t new and that the tech firm has been earlier linked to several launches. The blogger tweeted a few days earlier, saying that Apple would introduce the world to augmented reality next year. Apple's WWDC will be the first of three different events that Apple is preparing for the next year introducing the world to augmented reality (a new form that we haven't seen yet). Thread: — Robert Scoble (@Scobleizer) May 28, 2022 × Also read | WhatsApp may soon let you edit already sent text messages The blogger in conversation with TechRadar that the information that he has posted on twitter is based on the combination of talks with his sources and deduction. He also told the publication that in WWDC 2022, it will be the most expensive product launch ever done. He further predicted that the search engine will be unveiled by January next year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

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China has ordered government-backed companies and agencies in the country to replace foreign brand computers with Chinese ones within two years, Bloomberg reported. This is one of China's most aggressive push towards eliminating dependence on western technology.

Bloomberg quoted sources to say that employees have been asked to replace foreign-made computers with alternatives available locally. These computers, made by Chinese companies will run on locally developed softwares.

When this exercise will be complete, it will see replacement of about 50 million computers at the level of central government alone.

The mandate from the Chinese government is part of its campaign to reduce dependence on western technology, especially that from its rival US. This sweep is likely to involve phones, semiconductors and more.

Report says that the decision of Chinese government to do away with foreign computers is likely to affect companies like Dell and HP which, have large presence in the Chinese market after the local champion Lenovo.

Meanwhile, in an interesting development founder of Lenovo Liu Chuanzhi, both switched on a function on China's Weibo platform to hide all old posts, at some time during the just-ended Labour Day holiday. Neither had posted in the past six months.

Liu, who has 880,000 followers and his daughter, who has 10 million, did not give any reasons for going private but it was noticed by Weibo users who questioned their decision.

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China has ordered government-backed companies and agencies in the country to replace foreign brand computers with Chinese ones within two years, Bloomberg reported. This is one of China's most aggressive push towards eliminating dependence on western technology. Bloomberg quoted sources to say that employees have been asked to replace foreign-made computers with alternatives available locally. These computers, made by Chinese companies will run on locally developed softwares. When this exercise will be complete, it will see replacement of about 50 million computers at the level of central government alone. The mandate from the Chinese government is part of its campaign to reduce dependence on western technology, especially that from its rival US. This sweep is likely to involve phones, semiconductors and more. Report says that the decision of Chinese government to do away with foreign computers is likely to affect companies like Dell and HP which, have large presence in the Chinese market after the local champion Lenovo. Meanwhile, in an interesting development founder of Lenovo Liu Chuanzhi, both switched on a function on China's Weibo platform to hide all old posts, at some time during the just-ended Labour Day holiday. Neither had posted in the past six months. Liu, who has 880,000 followers and his daughter, who has 10 million, did not give any reasons for going private but it was noticed by Weibo users who questioned their decision. (With inputs from agencies) Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Apple&nbsp;Inc on Thursday forecast bigger problems as COVID-19 lockdowns snarl production and demand in China, the war in Ukraine dents sales and growth slows in services, which the iPhone maker sees as its engine for expansion.

Shares were down 2.2 per cent&nbsp;in late trade after executives laid out their glum outlook on a conference call. The news outweighed record profit and sales for&nbsp;Apple's fiscal second quarter, which ended in March.

Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri warned in an interview that the war in Ukraine, which led&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;to stop sales in Russia, would cut sales more deeply in the fiscal third quarter.

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He told analysts on the call that supply-chain issues would hurt sales in the quarter by $4 billion to $8 billion, "substantially larger" than the hit in the second quarter.

Supply problems were focused on a corridor in Shanghai, China and reflected covid&nbsp;disruptions and chip shortages, he added. The pandemic was also affecting demand in China, he said.

Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said that almost all of the Chinese factories doing final assembly of&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;products had restarted after recent covid&nbsp;shutdowns, but the company is not forecasting when the chips shortage, mostly affecting older products, would end.

Cook said he hoped covid&nbsp;issues would be "transitory" and "get better over time."

At least one analyst said the outlook lacked clarity.

"We were all looking for just better guidance on what is really going on over there (China) ... and that didn't come out," said Louis Navellier, chief investment officer for Navellier &amp; Associates.

Kim Caughey Forrest, Chief Investment Officer at Bokeh Capital Partners, said that ongoing demand remained a big question, despite&nbsp;Apple's management of supply chain in the March quarter.

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Indeed, other high-profile tech companies also raised concerns. Amazon on Thursday posted a disappointing outlook as it was swamped by higher costs, sending its shares down 9 per cent&nbsp;after the close, and Intel Corp forecast a bleak quarter based on supply chain issues, and its stock fell 4 per cent.

Both companies, along with&nbsp;Apple, are part of the broader Nasdaq index, which has fallen nearly 19% this year as rising inflation drives investors elsewhere.

March quarter strength&nbsp;

Apple's overall fiscal second-quarter revenue was $97.3 billion, up 8.6 per cent&nbsp;from last year and higher than analysts' average estimate of $93.89 billion, according to Refinitiv data.

Worldwide phone sales revenue was $50.6 billion, a 5.5 per cent&nbsp;increase from a year ago, and services sales rose 17 per cent&nbsp;to $19.8 billion, both ahead of analyst average forecasts.

However, Maestri said that services growth would decelerate from the March quarter, while remaining in double-digits. He cited several factors, including more unfavorable currency exchange rates.

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Total profit was $25 billion, or $1.52 per share and easily topped analysts' expectations of $23.2 billion and $1.43.

Apple&nbsp;also raised its dividend 5 per cent&nbsp;to $0.23 per share and the board approved a buyback for an added $90 billion in shares.

Investors have been bracing for drops in consumer spending on tech gadgets and services as the war in Ukraine and other factors drive up the cost of oil, food and other staples.

Cook shrugged off an analyst question on inflation and consumers.

"We're monitoring that closely. But right now, our main focus, frankly speaking, is on the supply side," he said.

Asked about rising inflation, Maestri said demand, particularly for iPhones, had been higher than the company had anticipated at the start of the quarter. But he noted inflation was affecting expenses.

The pandemic, including the shift to hybrid work, has benefited other businesses.

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Apple&nbsp;said iPad sales fell 2 per cent&nbsp;to $7.65 billion due to supply-chain constraints, while revenue from Mac computers, also facing supply-chain issues, rose 14.7 per cent&nbsp;to $10.4 billion.

Sales of wearables, home speakers and accessories rose 12 per cent&nbsp;to $8.8 billion, and was the only unit to miss Wall Street targets. Maestri said Watch and AirPods sold well, and attributed the miss to seasonal variability in demand for other accessories.

Apple&nbsp;said it now has 825 million paying subscribers across its at least seven subscription offerings, up by 40 million from 785 million last quarter. Its growth comes as rivals such as Netflix Inc report subscriber losses.

Apple Inc on Thursday forecast bigger problems as COVID-19 lockdowns snarl production and demand in China, the war in Ukraine dents sales and growth slows in services, which the iPhone maker sees as its engine for expansion.

Apple Inc on Thursday forecast bigger problems as COVID-19 lockdowns snarl production and demand in China, the war in Ukraine dents sales and growth slows in services, which the iPhone maker sees as its engine for expansion. Shares were down 2.2 per cent in late trade after executives laid out their glum outlook on a conference call. The news outweighed record profit and sales for Apple's fiscal second quarter, which ended in March. Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri warned in an interview that the war in Ukraine, which led Apple to stop sales in Russia, would cut sales more deeply in the fiscal third quarter. Also read | Apple just released iOS15.4 update with 37 new emojis, and netizens are not pleased He told analysts on the call that supply-chain issues would hurt sales in the quarter by $4 billion to $8 billion, "substantially larger" than the hit in the second quarter. Supply problems were focused on a corridor in Shanghai, China and reflected covid disruptions and chip shortages, he added. The pandemic was also affecting demand in China, he said. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said that almost all of the Chinese factories doing final assembly of Apple products had restarted after recent covid shutdowns, but the company is not forecasting when the chips shortage, mostly affecting older products, would end. Cook said he hoped covid issues would be "transitory" and "get better over time." At least one analyst said the outlook lacked clarity. "We were all looking for just better guidance on what is really going on over there (China) ... and that didn't come out," said Louis Navellier, chief investment officer for Navellier & Associates. Kim Caughey Forrest, Chief Investment Officer at Bokeh Capital Partners, said that ongoing demand remained a big question, despite Apple's management of supply chain in the March quarter. Watch | How netizens are reacting to Apple's 'pregnant man' emoji | Tech It Out Indeed, other high-profile tech companies also raised concerns. Amazon on Thursday posted a disappointing outlook as it was swamped by higher costs, sending its shares down 9 per cent after the close, and Intel Corp forecast a bleak quarter based on supply chain issues, and its stock fell 4 per cent. Both companies, along with Apple, are part of the broader Nasdaq index, which has fallen nearly 19% this year as rising inflation drives investors elsewhere. March quarter strength Apple's overall fiscal second-quarter revenue was $97.3 billion, up 8.6 per cent from last year and higher than analysts' average estimate of $93.89 billion, according to Refinitiv data. Worldwide phone sales revenue was $50.6 billion, a 5.5 per cent increase from a year ago, and services sales rose 17 per cent to $19.8 billion, both ahead of analyst average forecasts. However, Maestri said that services growth would decelerate from the March quarter, while remaining in double-digits. He cited several factors, including more unfavorable currency exchange rates. WATCH WION LIVE HERE Total profit was $25 billion, or $1.52 per share and easily topped analysts' expectations of $23.2 billion and $1.43. Apple also raised its dividend 5 per cent to $0.23 per share and the board approved a buyback for an added $90 billion in shares. Investors have been bracing for drops in consumer spending on tech gadgets and services as the war in Ukraine and other factors drive up the cost of oil, food and other staples. Cook shrugged off an analyst question on inflation and consumers. "We're monitoring that closely. But right now, our main focus, frankly speaking, is on the supply side," he said. Asked about rising inflation, Maestri said demand, particularly for iPhones, had been higher than the company had anticipated at the start of the quarter. But he noted inflation was affecting expenses. The pandemic, including the shift to hybrid work, has benefited other businesses. Also read | Apple is internally testing new models of MacBook series: Report Apple said iPad sales fell 2 per cent to $7.65 billion due to supply-chain constraints, while revenue from Mac computers, also facing supply-chain issues, rose 14.7 per cent to $10.4 billion. Sales of wearables, home speakers and accessories rose 12 per cent to $8.8 billion, and was the only unit to miss Wall Street targets. Maestri said Watch and AirPods sold well, and attributed the miss to seasonal variability in demand for other accessories. Apple said it now has 825 million paying subscribers across its at least seven subscription offerings, up by 40 million from 785 million last quarter. Its growth comes as rivals such as Netflix Inc report subscriber losses.

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The European Union (EU) can agree , as early as Friday (April 22), on a new regulation that will impose unprecedented curbs on online content. The regulation will represent the second part of the bloc's massive project to regulate tech companies.

The act, named Digital Services Act (DSA) is focused on ensuring tougher consequences for online platforms that violate rules about banned content.

The text is the companion to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which targeted anti-competitive practices among tech behemoths like Google and Facebook and was concluded in late March.&nbsp;

News Agency AFP cited a European source to say that Member of European Parliaments (MEPs) and EU countries were "very motivated" to reach agreement on the new regulation on Friday.

The act has been designed to tackle hate speech, disinformation, the selling of dangerous products. It also aimed agains other abusive online behaviour like spreading of so-called 'revenge porn'.

"What is allowed in everyday life will be allowed on the internet, but everything that is prohibited will be as well," EU internal markets commissioner Thierry Breton said earlier this year, describing the internet as the "Wild West".&nbsp;

Tech giants have been repeatedly called out for failing to police their platforms -- a New Zealand terrorist attack that was livestreamed on Facebook in 2019 caused global outrage, and the chaotic insurrection in the US last year was promoted online.

(With inputs from agencies)

The European Union (EU) can agree , as early as Friday (April 22), on a new regulation that will impose unprecedented curbs on online content. The regulation will represent the second part of the bloc's massive project to regulate tech companies.

The European Union (EU) can agree , as early as Friday (April 22), on a new regulation that will impose unprecedented curbs on online content. The regulation will represent the second part of the bloc's massive project to regulate tech companies. The act, named Digital Services Act (DSA) is focused on ensuring tougher consequences for online platforms that violate rules about banned content. The text is the companion to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which targeted anti-competitive practices among tech behemoths like Google and Facebook and was concluded in late March. News Agency AFP cited a European source to say that Member of European Parliaments (MEPs) and EU countries were "very motivated" to reach agreement on the new regulation on Friday. The act has been designed to tackle hate speech, disinformation, the selling of dangerous products. It also aimed agains other abusive online behaviour like spreading of so-called 'revenge porn'. "What is allowed in everyday life will be allowed on the internet, but everything that is prohibited will be as well," EU internal markets commissioner Thierry Breton said earlier this year, describing the internet as the "Wild West". Tech giants have been repeatedly called out for failing to police their platforms -- a New Zealand terrorist attack that was livestreamed on Facebook in 2019 caused global outrage, and the chaotic insurrection in the US last year was promoted online. (With inputs from agencies)

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Sony has unveiled its game pass alternative and launched a new PlayStation subscription service. This move has been viewed as Sony's response to the Xbox game pass.

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FanCentro has begun legal action in the United States against OnlyFans' owner Leonid Radvinsky and the company which receives OnlyFans' payments, Fenix Internet LLC.

As per a report by BBC, OnlyFans directed an unidentified social media company to disable accounts of performers by placing their content on a terrorism database.

It cited previously unreported legal documents saying OnlyFans representatives paid bribes to the firm's employees to facilitate the practice.

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OnlyFans, an online subscription platform known for adult content, was launched in 2016. The UK-based company boomed during the pandemic as it became a way for creators to earn money selling content directly to subscribers.

The subscription site said in a prepared statement that the legal claim has "no merit".

A lot of sex workers joined OnlyFans during the pandemic when in-person venues shut down or became more dangerous because of COVID-19. The site has been tremendously lucrative for some people, allowing them to earn thousands every month.&nbsp;

OnlyFans says it has 130 million users and 2 million creators who have collectively earned $5 billion.

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In December, OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely said he was stepping down as CEO and would be replaced by Ami Gan, who was previously its chief marketing officer.

The online porn industry is changing amid concerns about sex trafficking and the exploitation of minors. Two 2018 laws, the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act and the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, were meant to stop sex trafficking online, and led some spaces to shut down. But many sex workers say these changes have also made their jobs more dangerous.

A bipartisan group of over 100 members of Congress called on the Justice Department to investigate OnlyFans earlier in August, saying the site was a “major marketplace” for sexual videos with children in them. The letter cited anti-porn group National Center on Sexual Exploitation, which has its origins in the faith-based group Morality in Media, as a source, as well as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Sex workers and their advocates say conservative and religious groups are trying to erase sex from the internet under the guise of combating sex trafficking and child pornography.

Adult-content companies have to navigate higher fees and requirements from financial companies beyond what most retailers encounter; others won’t touch it.

Both Mastercard and Visa last year began blocking customers from using credit cards on Pornhub after accusations that the site had videos of rape and underage sex. American Express cards, meanwhile, can’t be used on online pornography. Stripe won’t process adult content.

(With inputs from agencies)

FanCentro has begun legal action in the United States against OnlyFans' owner Leonid Radvinsky and the company which receives OnlyFans' payments, Fenix Internet LLC.

FanCentro has begun legal action in the United States against OnlyFans' owner Leonid Radvinsky and the company which receives OnlyFans' payments, Fenix Internet LLC. As per a report by BBC, OnlyFans directed an unidentified social media company to disable accounts of performers by placing their content on a terrorism database. It cited previously unreported legal documents saying OnlyFans representatives paid bribes to the firm's employees to facilitate the practice. Also read | Tired of 'censorship' on nudes, Vienna museums open OnlyFans account OnlyFans, an online subscription platform known for adult content, was launched in 2016. The UK-based company boomed during the pandemic as it became a way for creators to earn money selling content directly to subscribers. The subscription site said in a prepared statement that the legal claim has "no merit". A lot of sex workers joined OnlyFans during the pandemic when in-person venues shut down or became more dangerous because of COVID-19. The site has been tremendously lucrative for some people, allowing them to earn thousands every month. OnlyFans says it has 130 million users and 2 million creators who have collectively earned $5 billion. Also read | OnlyFans will ban 'sexually explicit' content, but keep nudity In December, OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely said he was stepping down as CEO and would be replaced by Ami Gan, who was previously its chief marketing officer. The online porn industry is changing amid concerns about sex trafficking and the exploitation of minors. Two 2018 laws, the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act and the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, were meant to stop sex trafficking online, and led some spaces to shut down. But many sex workers say these changes have also made their jobs more dangerous. A bipartisan group of over 100 members of Congress called on the Justice Department to investigate OnlyFans earlier in August, saying the site was a “major marketplace” for sexual videos with children in them. The letter cited anti-porn group National Center on Sexual Exploitation, which has its origins in the faith-based group Morality in Media, as a source, as well as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Sex workers and their advocates say conservative and religious groups are trying to erase sex from the internet under the guise of combating sex trafficking and child pornography. Adult-content companies have to navigate higher fees and requirements from financial companies beyond what most retailers encounter; others won’t touch it. Both Mastercard and Visa last year began blocking customers from using credit cards on Pornhub after accusations that the site had videos of rape and underage sex. American Express cards, meanwhile, can’t be used on online pornography. Stripe won’t process adult content. (With inputs from agencies)

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Google on Friday was targeted in an antitrust complaint by the European Publishers Council over its digital advertising business, potentially strengthening EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's investigation into the issue.

Alphabet&nbsp;Inc's Google made $147 billion in revenue from online ads in 2020, more than any other company in the world, with ads including search, YouTube and Gmail accounting for the bulk of its overall sales and profits.

About 16% of its revenue came from the company's display or network business, in which other media companies use Google technology to sell ads on their website and apps.

The European Commission opened an investigation in June into whether Google favours its own online display advertising technology services to the detriment of rivals, advertisers and online publishers.

The publishers' trade body, whose members include Axel Springer, News UK, Conde Nast, Bonnier News and Editorial Prensa Iberica, took its grievance to the European Commission, alleging Google has an adtech stranglehold over press publishers.

"It is high time for the European Commission to impose measures on Google that actually change, not just challenge, its behaviour," EPC Chairman Christian Van Thillo said in a statement.

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"Google has achieved end-to-end control of the ad tech value chain, boasting market shares as high as 90-100% in segments of the ad tech chain," he said.

Vestager, who has fined Google more than 8 billion euros ($9.2 billion) in recent years for anti-competitive practices in three cases, last year launched the investigation into Google's digital advertising business.

Google said publishers benefit from its adtech services.

"When publishers choose to use our advertising services, they keep the majority of revenue and every year we pay out billions of dollars directly to the publishing partners in our ad network," a Google spokesperson said.

Google on Friday was targeted in an antitrust complaint by the European Publishers Council over its digital advertising business, potentially strengthening EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's investigation into the issue.

Google on Friday was targeted in an antitrust complaint by the European Publishers Council over its digital advertising business, potentially strengthening EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's investigation into the issue. Alphabet Inc's Google made $147 billion in revenue from online ads in 2020, more than any other company in the world, with ads including search, YouTube and Gmail accounting for the bulk of its overall sales and profits. About 16% of its revenue came from the company's display or network business, in which other media companies use Google technology to sell ads on their website and apps. The European Commission opened an investigation in June into whether Google favours its own online display advertising technology services to the detriment of rivals, advertisers and online publishers. The publishers' trade body, whose members include Axel Springer, News UK, Conde Nast, Bonnier News and Editorial Prensa Iberica, took its grievance to the European Commission, alleging Google has an adtech stranglehold over press publishers. "It is high time for the European Commission to impose measures on Google that actually change, not just challenge, its behaviour," EPC Chairman Christian Van Thillo said in a statement. Also read | Google propels record Alphabet revenue, driving shares up 8% "Google has achieved end-to-end control of the ad tech value chain, boasting market shares as high as 90-100% in segments of the ad tech chain," he said. Vestager, who has fined Google more than 8 billion euros ($9.2 billion) in recent years for anti-competitive practices in three cases, last year launched the investigation into Google's digital advertising business. Google said publishers benefit from its adtech services. "When publishers choose to use our advertising services, they keep the majority of revenue and every year we pay out billions of dollars directly to the publishing partners in our ad network," a Google spokesperson said.

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