Hundreds protest outside Netflix over transphobic’ Dave Chappelle comedy October 21, 2021 Netflix employees stop work at Californian headquarters to protest against the streaming platform’s handling of complaints against Dave Chappelle’s new special
Watch as protesters gather outside Netflix’s HQ over Chappelle transgender comments October 21, 2021 About 100 people protested near Netflix headquarters last night UK time against the streaming pioneer’s decision to release comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special, which they say contains harmful language that ridicules transgender people. Watch the full report.
Ericsson to make further reductions in China after Q3 results October 20, 2021 The Swedish telecommunications company plans to reduce its operations in China after suffering a fall in sales post Huawei ban, as well as ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Watch as the Vatican rolls out all stops for its ‘Click to Pray’ app October 20, 2021 The Vatican pulled out all the stops today to roll out its latest “Click to Pray” app offering what it hopes will be a better digital praying experience. Watch the full report.
Satanist linked to Londoner who made blood pact with demon banned from Facebook October 20, 2021 A Satanist whose work is believed to have influenced double killer Danyal Hussein has been removed from Facebook and Instagram following an investigation.. Hussein, 19, stabbed sisters Bibaa Henry, 46, and Nicole Smallman, 27, to death in a Wembley park after making a blood pact with a demon. Since his Old Bailey trial, it has [...]
Facebook looking to change its name as scrutiny damages reputation October 20, 2021 Social media behemoth Facebook intends to rebrand with a new name, it has been reported. A rebrand will be announced next week, according to US tech website the Verge, which cited a source with direct knowledge of the matter. The name change will be addressed at Facebook’s annual Connect conference on October 28 by its [...]
Watch as ‘Squid Game’ popularity gives Netflix a boost October 20, 2021 Global interest in Netflix’s Korean thriller “Squid Game” lured more new customers than expected in the recent quarter and the world’s largest streaming service predicted its coming line-up would boost growth through the end of the year. Watch the full report.
Broadband gloves are off: Virgin Media O2’s £31bn post-merger data war with BT’s EE has begun October 20, 2021 Virgin Media O2 has kicked off its expected broadband and mobile data battle with British Telecom, with analysts welcoming the increased competition. Customers of both Virgin Media and O2 will see their pay monthly mobile data allowance to be doubled, while broadband speeds will be upgraded to the next available tier, free of charge. It [...]
Squid Game’s record success boosts Netflix subscriber numbers October 19, 2021 Netflix has smashed subscriber expectations following the record success of South Korean hit series “Squid Game”. The streaming service now expects to add 8.5 million paid subscribers in the next quarter, beating the 8.33m forecast made by analysts. Squid Game’s debuted on 17 September and became the streaming service’s most-watched original series in its first month. [...]
BT takes £600m landline charges case to the Court of Appeal October 19, 2021 BT will continue to defend itself against the claim of overcharging customers by taking the tribunal ruling to the Court of Appeal.
