
Independent musicians could disappear from YouTube in a matter of days after Google confirmed the popular video streaming service would drop content from independent labels that have not signed up for its upcoming music streaming service.
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Google is set to begin testing the new service, rumoured to be called YouTube Music Pass, in the next few days, with a launch expected later this year.
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Democrats defend net neutrality
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Democrat party lawmakers in the United States are set to unveil a piece of legislation that would force the Federal Communications Commission to ban internet fast lanes.
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The proposal requires the FCC to use whatever authority it sees fit to make sure internet providers don’t speed up certain types of content at the expense of others.
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eBay Valet app launched
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The online shopping giant is expanding its eBay Sell For Me service to mobile with the launch of a new app called eBay valet.
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The app promises to take every step of the selling process and automate it.
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It’s designed to make online selling easier for first-time sellers and anyone who doesn’t have the time to handle a listing themselves.
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Overnight
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 27.48 to 16,808.49. The Australian dollar is currently trading at US93 cents.
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