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Oct 9, 2019
Discover the latest tech controversies as Twitter faces backlash for misusing user data for ads. Mark Zuckerberg gears up for a Congressional testimony on Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency. Marvel at the phenomenal success of Call of Duty Mobile, which broke records with 100 million downloads in its first week. Dive into the innovative launch of the smart fitness device Mirror. And don't miss the exciting recognition of lithium-ion battery pioneers with a Nobel Prize, celebrating one of the most vital innovations of our time.
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Twitter's Data Misuse
- Twitter misused user data for ad targeting, similar to Facebook's FTC violation.
- This misuse involved using phone numbers and emails provided for two-factor authentication.
Apple's Hong Kong App Controversy
- Apple's reinstatement of the Hong Kong protest tracking app faces criticism from Chinese state media.
- The media calls Apple an "accomplice" and questions its intentions in the Chinese market.
Blizzard Boycott Continues
- Backlash continues against Blizzard banning a player for pro-Hong Kong comments.
- Fans boycott games and employees protest; Tencent's stake in Activision Blizzard is presumed cause.