Image credit: X.com Turkey blocked access to Wattpad, a popular Canadian-origin story-writing and reading platform, according to the Freedom of Expression Association’s (İFÖD) EngelliWeb initiative. The initiative reported that access from Turkey to the Canadian story writing and reading website was banned by a decision by the Ankara 10th Penal Court of Peace on July 12. While … [Read more...] about Turkey Bans Wattpad!
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China is Banning Foreign Companies from Publishing Anything Online
The Chinese ministry has issued new rules that ban any foreign-invested company from publishing anything online in China, effective next month. This move will effectively shut down any news outlets, publishers, gaming companies, information providers, and entertainment companies. The banning of foreign media in China will be a hard blow to companies like Thomson Reuters, Dow … [Read more...] about China is Banning Foreign Companies from Publishing Anything Online
Samsung appeals against ban against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
Samsung continues with its fight against the ruling in the Australian court that forbade its sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that continent. Apple had claimed patent rights infringement in court stating that the Galaxy Tab 1o.1 was a copy of its iPad. The Australian court in the room of Justice Bennett had ruled in favor of Apple which Samsung states was one with "fundamental … [Read more...] about Samsung appeals against ban against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
Apple Trumps Samsung in Patent War
So the look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is indeed too similar to the Apple iPad to let both have a run in the market at the same time. Or at least that's how the German court at Duesseldorf perceives things, as it ruled in Apple's favor in what could be seen the final nail in the Samsung tablet's coffin. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 stands permanently banned, which not only … [Read more...] about Apple Trumps Samsung in Patent War
Galaxy Tab Banned in Saudi Arabia Security Institutions
If you are a proud owner of the Samsung Galaxy Tab and intend to travel to Saudi Arabia anytime soon, you will have to be ready for some restrictions that have come into effect last Saturday. In certain high security areas, certain electronic devices are banned to avoid theft of plans or information surrounding potential drilling sites. The ban applies to the iPhone as … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab Banned in Saudi Arabia Security Institutions