In a significant move to tighten internet regulations, Roskomnadzor, the Russian federal executive body responsible for overseeing the media, began enforcing restrictions on the advertising of VPN (Virtual Private Network) services across the internet starting March 1, 2024. This crackdown ...
TLDR: Zen, a content platform owned by VK, has blocked OpenAI’s GPTBot from crawling its site, citing the need to reduce server load due to its high-traffic recommendation system. Despite the advisory nature of the robots.txt directive, Zen prioritizes user ...
Russian websites are proactively removing content related to VPN services ahead of a March 1, 2024, law banning the popularization of such services, reflecting efforts to comply with tightening internet control measures. The upcoming regulation has prompted adjustments in content ...
Yandex Market, a prominent player in the online marketplace, has expanded its product line with the introduction of full-size headphones under the Commo brand. This move marks a significant step for Yandex Market as it continues to diversify its offerings ...
Samsung’s latest attempt to penetrate the Chinese smartphone market through a partnership with Baidu has been met with skepticism among consumers and analysts alike. The collaboration, which sees Baidu’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology integrated into Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series, was ...
In a bold move to bolster its digital offerings, VK, one of Russia’s leading technology giants, has announced the acquisition of a 70% stake in Many Applications LLC, a company previously fully owned by the esteemed developer of digital services, ...
The digital marketplace in Russia has witnessed a remarkable expansion in 2023, with the volume of online trading escalating by 28% to reach an impressive 6.36 trillion rubles. This significant growth underscores the increasing reliance on and preference for online ...
Yandex NV, the Dutch arm of the leading technology conglomerate, has embarked on a significant transformation, governed by a freshly inked deal that introduces a non-compete agreement (NCA) for a span of five years, barring it from creating services that ...
Yandex, a leading technology and digital services company, is actively seeking to expand its global workforce to support and grow its advertising business abroad, with a particular focus on Latin America. The company has announced job openings aimed at bolstering ...
In an ambitious move to redefine internet browsing, Yandex has announced the integration of advanced neural networks, YandexGPT and YandexART, into its browser, marking a significant leap towards a more interactive and intelligent web experience. This integration enables users to ...