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Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi as it investigates prediction market platforms
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (434+ words) US states have tried something similar, but the federal government isn't having any of it. The Spanish government has issued an order to block the gambling platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The…...
Turkey wants to ban social media for kids under 15
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (327+ words) Engadget The Turkish parliament has voted through a bill that would ban all children under the age of 15 from using social media. As part of the legislation, social media platforms would be required to enforce age-verification measures on their apps,…...
Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (363+ words) As child social media bans spread across Europe and beyond, Estonia isn't having it. On Friday, the country's education minister said the bans won't "actually solve problems," while warning that the kids will find a way regardless. Although companies like…...
Meta ordered to pay "479 million to Spanish media outlets
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (518+ words) Stop me if you've heard this one before: Meta has been fined for unlawfully processing user data to gain a market advantage. On Thursday, Reuters reported that a Madrid court ordered the company to pay "479 million ($552 million) in damages to…...
The Lisbon Airport is turning away private jets inbound for the Web Summit
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (273+ words) Find the latest technology news and expert tech product reviews. Learn about the latest gadgets and consumer tech products for entertainment, gaming, lifestyle and more. Startup founders and government officials have been confronted with a unique flavor of first-world problem…...