Github removes Tsunami Democràtic’s APK after a takedown order from Spain – TechCrunch
Microsoft-owned Github has removed the APK of an app for organizing political protests in the…
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Google’s Play Store is giving an age-rating finger to Fleksy, a Gboard rival 🖕 – TechCrunch
Platform power is a helluva a drug. Do a search on Google’s Play store in…
Voter manipulation on social media now a global problem, report finds – TechCrunch
New research by the Oxford Internet Institute has found that social media manipulation is getting…
Facebook found hosting masses of far right EU disinformation networks – TechCrunch
A multi-month hunt for political disinformation spreading on Facebook in Europe suggests there are concerted…
When it comes to elections, Facebook moves slow, may still break things – TechCrunch
This week, Facebook invited a small group of journalists — which didn’t include TechCrunch —…
Facebook has quietly removed three bogus far-right networks in Spain ahead of Sunday’s elections – TechCrunch
Facebook has quietly removed three far-right networks that were engaged in coordinated inauthentic behavior intended…
Movo grabs $22.5M to get more cities in LatAm scooting – TechCrunch
Madrid-based micromobility startup Movo has closed a €20 million (~$22.5M) Series A funding round to…
Ford partners with geocoding startup what3words – TechCrunch
Ford is partnering with what3words to give drivers access to the startup’s novel addressing system….
Leaked TikTok ad deck suggests it has 17M+ MAUs in Europe – TechCrunch
An advertising pitch deck used by fast-growing short form video sharing app TikTok has leaked, providing…
Testing times for second wave scooter startups – TechCrunch
Investors are still pouring millions into scooter startups, albeit sometimes at flat valuations. At the same…
Europe dials up pressure on tech giants over election security – TechCrunch
The European Union has announced a package of measures intended to step up efforts and…
Xiaomi is opening a retail store in London as it extends its Europe push – TechCrunch
Xiaomi’s expansion into Europe continues at speed after the Chinese smartphone maker announced plans to…