X admits defeat — will comply with Brazil Supreme Court orders
Elon Musk’s X social media platform will comply with all orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court, lawyers representing the company told the body a week after the billionaire said he would defy its judges and lift restrictions imposed on...
Brazil chief justice opens criminal probe into Elon Musk
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes opened an inquiry into whether Elon Musk obstructed justice, escalating a spat with the billionaire over his social media platform X.
Moraes said in a document released by the court the...
Apple appealing planned ban on iPhone sales without charging adapters in Brazil
Apple Inc. plans to appeal a move by Brazil to ban the sale of iPhones without battery chargers, arguing that the company has helped reduce environmental waste by not including the accessory with new devices.
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AngoNAP data centre in Brazil - Photos
Brazil is a fascinating country, very similar to South Africa and also very different. Both have tremendous beauty to offer — stunning landscapes, fascinating cities, and friendly people.
As I roamed around at the launch of Angola Cables’ new data centre...
From Brazil to South Africa and back in 98ms
Angola Cables recently launched its second AngoNAP data centre, cutting the ribbon on its new facility in Fortaleza, Brazil on 16 April 2019.
This follows its first data centre being built in Angola, where the company is headquartered.
Here's an interesting read about how decriminalizing drugs worked out in Portugal and how it could work in Brazil (and other countries).
https://theintercept.com/2017/09/26/brazils-latest-outbreak-of-drug-gang-violence-highlights-the-real-culprit-the-war-on-drugs/
I just read about DRC internet being shutdown, and I remember in Brazil Whatsapp was also blocked. How do government do this? Can it happen to us here in South Africa?
Just curious.
Why Brazil is trying to block WhatsApp
The debate about online privacy versus the battle against crime was given new life this week with an attempt in Brazil to ban WhatsApp.
It's nothing less than a disgrace when major companies put the lives of their customers at risk in order to maximise profits.
It would be even worse if multinationals were to discriminate against those in the developing world to offset declining profits in traditional western markets, where...
The cars roll endlessly off the local assembly lines of the industry's biggest automakers, more than 10,000 a day, into the eager hands of Brazil's new middle class.
The shiny new Fords, Fiats, and Chevrolets tell the tale of an economy in full bloom that now boasts the fourth largest auto...
My take on goal of the tournament. Doubt anyone will beat this and what makes them even better is that its by the best player in the world!!
http://youtu.be/W-GERpSQPVM
Brazil “Internet divorce” faces political challenge
A government plan to shield Brazil from alleged U.S. spying has run into mounting opposition in Congress, politicians said on Monday.
Brazil on Tuesday became the third and largest Latin American country to give a de facto green light to same-sex marriage.
In a bold stride for the majority Roman Catholic nation, the National Council of Justice (NCJ), a panel which oversees Brazil's legal system and is headed by the chief...
Twitter eyes Brazilian cash-cow
While Brazil struggles to finish its stadiums in time for the 2014 World Cup, Twitter is already working to cash in on a potentially huge business opportunity.
Google reveals Brazilian cultural map
Google on Saturday unveiled a cultural map of Brazil’s Surui indigenous people, a digital tool that will help the Amazonian tribe share their vast knowledge of the forest and fight illegal logging.
Brazil has more than 200 million cellphones
Brazil has over 200 million cellphones -- more than one for each of its 193 million inhabitants -- the National Telecommunications Agency said Wednesday.