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Despite crackdown, ‘junk news’ still flourishes on social media
Technology

Despite crackdown, ‘junk news’ still flourishes on social media

  Despite an aggressive crackdown by social media firms, so-called “junk news” is spreading at a greater rate than in…
Instagram ramps up battle against bullying
Technology

Instagram ramps up battle against bullying

  Instagram on Tuesday added more weapons to battle cyber bullying, using artificial intelligence to scan photos for abusive content…
Instagram co-founders resign from Facebook-owned company
Technology

Instagram co-founders resign from Facebook-owned company

  Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have announced they are leaving the photo-sharing app bought by Facebook six…
Google looking to future after 20 years of search
Technology

Google looking to future after 20 years of search

  Google celebrated its 20th birthday Monday, marking two decades in which it has grown from simply a better way…
Egypt witnesses software piracy drop according to recent study
Technology

Egypt witnesses software piracy drop according to recent study

  A recent study from the Business Software Alliance confirmed that the piracy rate in Egypt has dropped by two…
Egyptian schools to receive 50,000 tablets in October: Official
Egypt

Egyptian schools to receive 50,000 tablets in October: Official

  On Tuesday Deputy Education Minister Mohamed Omar announced during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly that the Education…
Europe’s news agencies blast Google, Facebook for ‘plundering’ content
Technology

Europe’s news agencies blast Google, Facebook for ‘plundering’ content

  Europe’s biggest news agencies accused Google and Facebook of “plundering” news for free on Tuesday in a joint statement…
Leading journalists join call for EU copyright reform
World

Leading journalists join call for EU copyright reform

  Leading journalists from more than 20 countries joined a call Tuesday for European MPs to approve a controversial media…
Nigeria sees a rush to get Nollywood online
World

Nigeria sees a rush to get Nollywood online

  A glamour blogger, a filmmaker and a tech mogul are competing to create a homegrown African rival to Netflix,…
Free Wi-Fi service available for Sharm al-Sheikh visitors
Science

Free Wi-Fi service available for Sharm al-Sheikh visitors

  South Sinai Governorate announced on Thursday that a free Wi-Fi (Wireless internet) service would be provided at Al-Salam street,…
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