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Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban

Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users below 16 years old on March 28, 2026.

Goodbye ‘Geeky Hunk’? Gmail users can now change their usernames

Those who set up their Gmail usernames in their less-mature days can now change them without losing access to their inboxes.

Google faces demands to prohibit AI videos for kids on YouTube

More than 200 children’s specialists, advocacy groups and schools sent a letter to the chief executives of Google and YouTube.

askST: How do app stores restrict underage users? What apps are out of bounds?

The age regulations in Singapore apply to Apple, Google, Huawei, Samsung, and Microsoft as they operate stores or online portals for downloading apps.

Perplexity AI accused of sharing users’ personal data with Meta and Google

According to the complaint filed, trackers are downloaded onto users' devices as soon as they log into Perplexity's home page.

Iran threatens to target US tech firms if more of its leaders are killed

Iran has alleged that US tech companies including Apple, Google and Meta were involved in the tracking of assassination targets.

Indonesia summons Meta and Google over non-compliance with under-16 social media curbs: Minister

Indonesia requires social media companies with platforms it deems high risk to deactivate accounts belonging to children under 16.

App stores to screen for Singapore users under 18 via Singpass, facial scan, credit card

One way to screen and prevent users estimated to be under 18 years old from downloading inappropriate apps is through facial scanning.

White House phone number shows up as ‘Epstein Island’ on some devices after Google Maps edit

The edit to the White House’s call screen name, which Google spokesman Matthew Flegal said violated the company’s policies, has been reversed.

Fitbit Singapore winds up as Google completes takeover of fitness tracker brand

While the liquidation of the Fitbit Singapore marks the end of an area, Fitbit users can continue to use their devices.

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