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Thousands of young Indians protesting exam irregularities and education reform are adapting to government-imposed internet shutdowns by using offline messaging apps like Bitchat, which operates via Bluetooth rather than mobile networks.
The US Supreme Court has declined to block a Texas law mandating age verification for app downloads, allowing the contentious legislation to proceed despite constitutional concerns raised by digital rights advocates.
A Greek politician investigating NSO Group's Pegasus spyware for the European Parliament was himself hacked multiple times by the same technology, highlighting deepening concerns over digital surveillance across Europe.
A Thai court has sentenced a man to 18 months in prison for a Facebook comment posted in a monarchy discussion group, according to a human rights organisation. The case highlights the ongoing tension between free expression and Thailand's strict royal defamation laws.
A US appeals court has upheld Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification Act, which requires parental consent before children under 16 can access platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The ruling reverses a lower court block and reflects global moves to protect young people from social media risks.
Telegram has escalated its dispute with Indian authorities by filing a court petition against a temporary government order blocking the messaging app's services. The ban was imposed to combat exam fraud.
The EU has declined to legally require video game publishers to keep discontinued titles playable, instead proposing voluntary industry guidelines. A petition backed by over one million Europeans seeks legislative solutions.