Adam Mosseri’s ‘we’re totally not spying on you’ video is raising a lot of questions

Adam Mosseri’s ‘we’re totally not spying on you’ video is raising a lot of questions

On the same day that Meta announced plans to utilize users’ AI chats for personalized advertising, Instagram head Adam Mosseri released a video addressing a long-standing rumor about the company’s practices. Mosseri stated, “I swear, we do not listen to your microphone,” as part of an effort to clarify misconceptions surrounding Meta’s advertising techniques. Concerns […]

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UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data | Data protection

UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data | Data protection

The UK government has renewed its demand for access to Apple’s cloud storage service, specifically targeting British citizens. This request involves a technical capability notice (TCN) that seeks a backdoor into the encrypted cloud backups of UK users’ data. Previously, the Home Office aimed to access data from Apple’s advanced data protection (ADP) service on

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The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’ | Nils Pratley

The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’ | Nils Pratley

The UK government has recently provided a loan guarantee aimed at supporting Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and its supply chain, as announced by Business Secretary Peter Kyle. This guarantee covers up to 80% of a £1.5 billion loan that JLR obtained from a commercial bank, which may allow JLR to secure more favorable borrowing rates.

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Federal Reserve governor will keep job for now despite Trump’s bid to remove her | US supreme court

Federal Reserve governor will keep job for now despite Trump’s bid to remove her | US supreme court

Lisa Cook, a governor at the U.S. Federal Reserve, will retain her position for the time being, despite former President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove her from the board. The U.S. Supreme Court has postponed any action on the Department of Justice’s request to allow the president to terminate Cook until oral arguments are presented

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Afghans rejoice as internet returns after Taliban blackout

Afghans rejoice as internet returns after Taliban blackout

Afghans celebrated the restoration of internet and telecom services following a recent government shutdown that had lasted 48 hours. Local reporters indicated that communications were returning, and Netblocks, an internet monitoring organization, confirmed a “partial restoration” of connectivity. A source close to the Taliban government stated to BBC Afghan that the internet services resumed by

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No-star review for a request for feedback | Banks and building societies

No-star review for a request for feedback | Banks and building societies

A recent feedback request from NatWest has drawn attention for its unusual focus on a cash deposit machine. A customer noted the request, asking how likely they would be to recommend the NatWest Didsbury Wilmslow Road location based on their experience with the machine, raising questions about the necessity and relevance of such feedback. In

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GM’s new adapters reflect the increasingly confused reality of EV charging

Ford and GM are buying their own EVs to keep the $7500 tax credit alive

Ford and General Motors (GM) are reportedly developing a strategy to mitigate potential declines in electric vehicle (EV) sales due to the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit on September 30. Both automakers are collaborating with dealerships on short-term initiatives that would allow customers to maintain access to this tax credit on leased

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Toy maker Jellycat plans to pay owners £110m after profits double

Toy maker Jellycat plans to pay owners £110m after profits double

Toy manufacturer Jellycat has announced a plan to distribute £110 million in dividends to its owners, following a significant increase in annual profits for the year 2024. The company’s before-tax profits reached £139 million, more than doubling from £67 million in the previous year. Jellycat, known for its popular cuddly toys, reports a 66% rise

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Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed by Colorado investigators 20 years later

Hunter S Thompson’s death to be reviewed by Colorado investigators 20 years later

Colorado authorities are currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson, two decades after it was officially classified as a suicide. This review was initiated at the request of Thompson’s widow. Thompson, who was 67 years old at the time of his death, passed away in February 2005 at his residence

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