We keep an eye out for the most interesting stories about Labby subjects: digital media, startups, the web, journalism, strategy, and more. Here’s some of what we’ve seen lately.
“Youtube download speeds on computers will be slowed by around 40% this week and 70% by the end of next week…Russia forced out several foreign social media and internet companies after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, characterizing the effort as a campaign to uphold its digital sovereignty. YouTube has been one of the few to remain, despite the blocking of platforms including Facebook, X and Instagram, in part because there was no clear domestic alternative at the time.” —JB
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censorship,
Russia,
RuTube,
Ukraine,
VK Video,
YouTube
