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Yahoo sued over e-mail scanning for targeted advertising
MUMBAI: Yahoo! Inc. has been sued over claims that its scanning of e-mail messages for targeted advertising invades users’ privacy in violation of state and federal wiretap laws.
The lawsuit, filed recently in federal court in San Jose, California, was brought on behalf of residents of San Bruno, California, and seeks class-action status. The case was filed one week after US district judge Lucy H Koh in San Jose issued an order refusing to dismiss a similar suit against Google Inc. (GOOG).
The interception of “any and all incoming electronic communications or e-mails to Yahoo! mail users” is used to profit from “targeted advertising, profiling, data collection, and other Yahoo! services unrelated to Yahoo! mail,” according to the complaint.
Yahoo, based in Sunnyvale, California, said in an e-mailed statement that it doesn’t comment on ongoing litigation.
Yahoo has beaten earnings expectations 19 times in the past 20 quarters, the most among global Internet media companies.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
