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Musk suspended Ye from Twitter for posting a swastika

Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk has suspended Kanye West, now known as Ye, from Twitter after he posted an image of a swastika inside the Star of David.

In a tweet, Musk confirmed the suspension, noting that Ye “again violated [Twitter’s] rule against incitement to violence.” Moreover, Ye previously tweeted an uncomplimentary picture of Musk, prompting Musk to tweet another clarification that Ye was banned “for incitement to violence, not an unflattering pic of me being hosed by Ari.”

Twitter suspended Ye’s account in early October after he shared an antisemitic post, but Musk allowed Ye to return after taking over the company.

The new tweet that got Ye suspended came after he appeared on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars program. During the appearance, Ye went on an antisemitic rant and praised Adolf Hitler, saying, “I see good things about Hitler.”

Following the rant, Parlement Technologies, the parent company of right-wing “free speech” social platform Parler, confirmed that Ye would no longer be purchasing the platform. Parler announced the Ye acquisition back in October. For those unfamiliar with Parler, it played a role in the January 6th, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and was subsequently banned from Google and Apple app stores. The app later returned to both app stores after agreeing to moderate posts.

Ye also recently expressed increased support for right-wing causes, most notably meeting with former president Donald Trump and white nationalist Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago last week.

Ye was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016 and shared his struggles publicly in a 2019 interview with David Letterman.

Source: Elon Musk Via: The Verge

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Mobile Syrup

Brazil suspends sales of iPhones that don’t have power bricks

The government of Brazil has suspended local sales of iPhones that don’t come packaged with chargers. It also fined Apple R$12,275,500 (about $3.08 million CAD) and cancelled the iPhone 12’s registration with Anatel, the country’s telecom agency.

Apple chose to stop including charging bricks with the iPhone 12, a move that was quickly followed by competitors and caused frustration for users. Apple argues that the decision was intended to help the environment by reducing waste. Moreover, Apple said it was able to shrink the size of the iPhone box by removing the charging brick (as well as earbuds), which in turn allowed for a smaller box that offset carbon emissions.

However, Senacon, Brazil’s consumer protection agency, called the decision a “burden” on customers and said Apple could find other ways to reduce its environmental impact, such as by switching to USB-C. The Verge notes that Brazil previously fined Apple in 2021 over not including chargers with the iPhone 12. Brazil says Apple “has taken no measure to minimize the damage and continues to sell cell phones without chargers.”

According to Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, Apple still has the iPhone 12 for sale on its website in Brazil. It’s also likely no coincidence that this comes on the eve of Apple’s iPhone 14 launch. The iPhone 14 likely won’t include a power brick either, and I’m curious to see if this sales suspension will have an impact on the new iPhone.

Brazil isn’t the only country feuding with Apple

The Verge notes that Brazil isn’t the only country to take issue with Apple and its charging situation. The European Union is pushing forward with a law that would require all phones sold within the EU to use USB-C ports by 2024 (Brazil is considering a similar change). France legally required phones to include earbuds with all devices, but the country recently passed a new law to remove that requirement.

Moreover, The Verge has previously made the argument that removing the charging brick is more about cutting costs for Apple than helping the environment.

I’ve argued for a while that not including a charging brick with phones was a bad idea. Part of the environmental concern stems from the argument that most people already have at least one charging brick and don’t need another. However, that argument ignores that some people don’t have a charging brick, or might switch phones and not have a fully compatible charging brick, or that people might want a new charging brick to take advantage of newer fast charging tech.

There are better solutions that could still provide charging bricks for those who need them while also reducing waste. For example, smartphone manufacturers could offer a charging brick credit of some kind so that people can get a free brick with a purchase if they need one. Alternatively, expand trade-in programs so people can get a small kickback for recycling their old power bricks.

Source: Brazil Via: The Verge

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Mobile Syrup

Huawei reports steep revenue decline

Smart phone with the logo of Huawei and 5G. The 5g are new communication technologies that Huawei incorporates. United States, California, Friday, January 17, 2020,

Chinese telecom giant, Huawei, expects revenue to decline by 30 percent for 2021, Reuters reports.

The number came from numerous factors, including a list of U.S. sanctions that limit the company’s presence in the country.

The news came from a letter rotating chairman Guo Ping shared with employees. Challenges are expected to continue in the new year.

Government officials in Canada are expected to make an announcement regarding the company’s future in the country in the new year as well.

Huawei is trying to access Canada’s 5G wireless network as security questions continue to loom.

News reports have indicated Canadian telecom companies have spent more than $700 million installing Huawei equipment to their networks. If the government bans Huawei, the equipment will have to be removed. Various companies have reportedly asked the government to foot the bill.

Image source: ShutterStock 

Source: Reuters

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Millions spent on Huawei equipment could see telecom companies asking for compensation

Smart phone with the logo of Huawei and 5G. The 5g are new communication technologies that Huawei incorporates. United States, California, Friday, January 17, 2020,

In the latest on the Huawei saga in Canada, Global News is reporting Canadian telecom companies spent more than $700 million installing equipment while a decision on the legality of the company remains unknown.

The federal government has not ruled if it will ban the Chinese telecom giant because of national security concerns. The company told Global News roughly $300 million worth of equipment that would connect phones to networks was sold in 2018. Nearly $300 million worth was sold in 2019 and $100 million in 2020.

The National Post reported on November 26 that Bell and Telus asked the federal government to pay for the equipment the carriers installed, and a ruling against Huawei means the equipment will have to be replaced. Global News now says “multiple telecommunication companies” have asked for compensation and a decision will soon be made.

Image credit: ShutterStock

Source: Global News

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Sylvester Stallone bans daughters from dating

Sylvester Stallone has banned his daughters from dating until they are in their 40s.

The ‘Expendables’ actor – who has Sophia, 18, Sistine, 16, and Scarlet, 13, with wife Jennifer Flavin – realized he wasn’t going to be an ”accepting” father when his eldest daughter was called by a boy four years ago.

He said: ”I told my three daughters they weren’t allowed to date until their mid-40s but that’s not going down well…

”The first time a boy called Sophia was when she was 14. I realized I wasn’t going to be an accepting father.

”He said, ‘Where’s Sophia?’ I said, ‘She’s in Egypt and she’ll be there forever.’ Everyone started yelling at me.”

The 68-year-old star admits his daughters haven’t listened to his warning and he ended up in a ”battle” with Sophia’s current boyfriend when they met for the first time.

He recalled in an interview with Britain’s OK! magazine: ”I’ve finally met Sophia’s first boyfriend. He’s 18.

”We shook hands and I said, ‘No, you’ve got to learn to squeeze harder than that pal.’ We got into a hand-squeezing battle.”

Despite his celebrity status, the ‘Rocky’ star’s daughters are embarrassed to be seen with him and don’t even like him dropping them off at school.

Asked if he is an embarrassing dad, he admitted: ”Very! If I’m within a mile of them it’s like, ‘Dad, can you please wear a disguise?’ I say, ‘Can I drop you off at school?’ They say, ‘No, we’re going to take the bus.’

”Everyone at their school is happy to see me but them.

”But it happens with celebrity parents. I’m going to go dressed as Michael Douglas next time.”

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Sylvester Stallone bans daughters from dating

Sylvester Stallone has banned his daughters from dating until they are in their 40s.

The ‘Expendables’ actor – who has Sophia, 18, Sistine, 16, and Scarlet, 13, with wife Jennifer Flavin – realized he wasn’t going to be an ”accepting” father when his eldest daughter was called by a boy four years ago.

He said: ”I told my three daughters they weren’t allowed to date until their mid-40s but that’s not going down well…

”The first time a boy called Sophia was when she was 14. I realized I wasn’t going to be an accepting father.

”He said, ‘Where’s Sophia?’ I said, ‘She’s in Egypt and she’ll be there forever.’ Everyone started yelling at me.”

The 68-year-old star admits his daughters haven’t listened to his warning and he ended up in a ”battle” with Sophia’s current boyfriend when they met for the first time.

He recalled in an interview with Britain’s OK! magazine: ”I’ve finally met Sophia’s first boyfriend. He’s 18.

”We shook hands and I said, ‘No, you’ve got to learn to squeeze harder than that pal.’ We got into a hand-squeezing battle.”

Despite his celebrity status, the ‘Rocky’ star’s daughters are embarrassed to be seen with him and don’t even like him dropping them off at school.

Asked if he is an embarrassing dad, he admitted: ”Very! If I’m within a mile of them it’s like, ‘Dad, can you please wear a disguise?’ I say, ‘Can I drop you off at school?’ They say, ‘No, we’re going to take the bus.’

”Everyone at their school is happy to see me but them.

”But it happens with celebrity parents. I’m going to go dressed as Michael Douglas next time.”

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Antonio Banderas’ phone ban

Antonio Banderas bans friends and family from bringing mobile phones to his dinner parties.

The 54-year-old actor only purchased his first mobile three years ago but prefers not to take it out and about, and he particularly cannot stand it when people are texting or surfing the web on their gadgets during meal times.

He said: ”I forbid people to come to my house to have dinner with their phones.

”You can have six people and it may happen at some point that six of them are tapping at the same point.

”I’m like, ‘Hello guys, I’m here, this is crazy!

”I only bought my first cellphone three years ago. I didn’t even bring it today. I left it at the house.

”The fast pace of life produces a certain fear in me.”

The ‘Puss in Boots’ star also despises it when people use a selfie stick – an extendable metal device on which a smartphone or camera is placed that enables people to take a photograph of themselves beyond their arm range – insisting the monopods are ”dangerous”.

When asked what scares him about technology, he told Metro newspaper: ”The selfie stick. That was the item in Spain last Christmas.

”Look how dangerous and ego-trippy that is!

”We don’t know what are going to be the secondary effects of the technological festival we’re living our days in.”

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Thai luxury resort to ban children

(Relaxnews) – This will make the resort the second hotel in Thailand to accept bookings only for adults, next to Layana Resort & Spa in Krabi.

From November 1, children under the age of 12 will not be allowed at the one-year-old resort which is located by Chaweng Noi beach on Koh Samui island. The hotel said this is because demand has grown quickly for more private, couples-oriented holiday experiences and the change was a very natural progression to which the resort was perfectly suited.

"We have a no children under 12 policy, which allows for a more tranquil, adult-focused resort,” resident manager Colin Owen Healy told the travel news website.

The Akyra Chura Samui is a 61-suite resort under the aegis of AHMS group, which also owns the Aleenta boutique resorts in Phuket and Hua Hin. There is no word on whether the Aleenta properties will follow suit on the ban on children.

In Asia, the trend of adults-only travel is catching on, including hotels that are imposing bans on children in designated areas. Club Med for instance, recently unveiled a series of renovations to its Malaysian property, Cherating Beach Resort, creating a ‘Zen Space’ with a quiet pool that is reserved for only adults.

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Musique

Dire Straits song no longer banned in Canada

Dire Straits’ classic rock song, Money for Nothing, has been given the all-clear to return to Canadian airwaves after the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council reversed the ban they had placed on the song due to the use of the word fa–ot in the lyrics, reports the CBC.

The council banned the Grammy award-winning song from the radio back in January when a listener from St. John’s, Newfoundland complained about the lyric. The ban resulted in a huge public backlash causing the CRTC to ask the council to review their decision.

In the end, it all came down to a matter of context. After songwriter Mark Knopfler explained that the satirical lyrics were from the point-of-view of an ignorant "bonehead," an ad hoc panel from the council decided to drop the country-wide ban and allow each region to determine for themselves whether they would play the original or the edited version.

"While, for the reasons given in this decision, the ad hoc national panel concludes that the original version does not breach the private broadcasters’ codified standards, it would encourage broadcasters to make the airplay choice appropriate to their market," explained the panel in a statement.

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China lifts ban on Lady Gaga

International music sensation Lady Gaga announced yesterday (July 14) that Chinese fans are now finally able to purchase her hit album, Born This Way.

The star’s new album has caused a stir is several conservative countries – including China and Lebanon – whose officials found its pro-gay themes offensive.

Gaga’s joyous announcement was distributed to fans via Twitter: "More MonsterNews! The ban on sale of Born This Way in China has been lifted! Our trip to Asia has been enlightening+promising. Stand strong!"

Fans in China can now purchase the Poker Face star’s latest smash hit at music retailers across the country.

Recently honored with her own day in Taiwan and presented with plaques commemorating sales, during a press conference Lady Gaga vowed to tour Asia next year.