Google offers Europeans choice to download rival web browser

Google began prompting Android users in Europe with the choice of downloading an alternative to its own Chrome web browser and search engine, in a bid to fend off antitrust scrutiny by European competition regulators. Source

YouTube flags Notre Dame cathedral fire as 9/11 conspiracy

YouTube’s software mistakenly labeled the plumes of smoke in Paris as footage from 2001, triggering the panel below the video about the September 11 terrorist attacks. Source

SABC COO's fate expected to be one of board's first decisions

South African Broadcasting Corporation spokesperson Vuyo Mthembu told Fin24 that it is expected that chief operating officer Chris Maroleng’s fate will be one of the first things that the board will have to decide. Source

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down: Users flood Twitter with hilarious reactions

Popular social media networks Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp was down worldwide on Sunday afternoon. Here are some of the best reactions. Source

It was Y2K revisited as Saturday's GPS reset risks proved minor

It was the Y2K bug’s little brother, with about the same impact: the world as we know it didn’t end. Source

Bitcoin most overbought since record run, technical gauge says

Here’s something for recently emboldened crypto enthusiasts to mull: Bitcoin is now at its most expensive level since just before the spectacular crash of the most widely owned digital currency. Source

Researchers find Facebook 'hosted' cybercriminal groups selling stolen info

Facebook has housed dozens of cybercriminal groups that set up shop on the platform as online marketplaces to sell a variety of illegal services, such as stolen credit card information, account theft and spamming tools, a team of researchers found. Source

Google scraps new AI ethics council after outcry

Google is scrapping an outside council set up to evaluate its artificial intelligence efforts after a dramatic outcry about the makeup of the panel. Source

World's first 5G phone released in South Korea

Samsung Electronics on Friday released the Galaxy S10 5G, the world's first available smartphone with built-in fifth-generation communications technology, as South Korea seeks to build a lead in the transformative system. Source

Tesla plunges 11% as deliveries drop-off deepens demand concerns

Tesla shares have plummeted as a record decline in deliveries during the first quarter stoked concern of slackening demand for the Model 3 sedan that started selling less than two years ago. Source

Tanzania charges Vodacom of depriving state of $4.8 million

Tanzania charged five employees of the Vodacom Group’s local unit, including Managing Director Hisham Hendi, with allegedly depriving the government of more than $4.8 million in revenue. Source

Apple shows off Apple TV+ video service, taking on Netflix

The service, called Apple Arcade, will be integrated into the App Store and will include more than 100 games exclusive to the service and Apple’s platform. Source