Macron Urges EU Response to Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Censorship Law, Targets US Tech Firms
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Macron Urges EU Response to Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Censorship Law, Targets US Tech Firms
Macron is betting that defending EU censorship rules will win him leverage, not isolation.
Germany: Economist Thomas Vierhaus Fined €16,100 for Sarcastic X Posts
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Germany: Economist Thomas Vierhaus Fined €16,100 for Sarcastic X Posts
A €16,100 fine for sarcasm reveals how Germany’s legal code now moonlights as a mood ring for the powerful.
Microsoft Word To Save New Files to the Cloud by Default
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Microsoft Word To Save New Files to the Cloud by Default
Local saves become legacy as Microsoft nudges Word users into the cloud with every new document.
Shopify Reimposes Content Restrictions Through Shop App, Reviving Ban on “Hateful” Content
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Shopify Reimposes Content Restrictions Through Shop App, Reviving Ban on “Hateful” Content
The company enforces limits on speech without officially changing its main policy.
Google to Require ID Verification for All Android Developers
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Google to Require ID Verification for All Android Developers
Android’s last big selling point, the freedom to install whatever you want from who you want, may soon run through a single Google checkpoint.
Apple Removes iTorrent From Third-Party App Store AltStore PAL Without Warning
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Apple Removes iTorrent From Third-Party App Store AltStore PAL Without Warning
Apple quietly pulled the plug on iTorrent, exposing how fragile the “freedom” of third-party app stores really are.
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Unrestricted Phone Searches Violate Fourth Amendment
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Michigan Supreme Court Rules Unrestricted Phone Searches Violate Fourth Amendment
The justices drew a bright line through the data stream, declaring that your pocket-sized diary deserves more respect than a rummaged junk drawer.
University of Melbourne Broke Victoria’s Privacy Law by Using Wi-Fi to Monitor Protesters on Campus
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University of Melbourne Broke Victoria’s Privacy Law by Using Wi-Fi to Monitor Protesters on Campus
The University tracked protestors like they were logged-in devices, not dissenting students.
Russia to Mandate Preinstallation of State Messaging App MAX and RuStore on All Smartphones and Tablets
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Russia to Mandate Preinstallation of State Messaging App MAX and RuStore on All Smartphones and Tablets
A state-mandated shortcut to people's home screen, whether they want it or not.
YouTube Faces Backlash for Quietly Using AI to Alter Shorts Without Creator Consent
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YouTube Faces Backlash for Quietly Using AI to Alter Shorts Without Creator Consent
The edits feel less like enhancements and more like reminders that AI is now part of the creative process, whether you asked for it or not.