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Android phone owners could be entitled to a payment from Google’s $700 million lawsuit payout.
In recent years, the tech company has been forced to shell out millions of dollars in lawsuits pertaining to privacy on its Chrome browser and antitrust in relation to its Android app store.
Lawsuits have been launched by the US Department of Justice, as well as several other US states, all of which accused Google of abuses of power over the access customers have to apps on devices that use its Android operating system.
According to Forbes, the abuse of power related to the 15 to 30 per...

You could get a cut of Google's $700 million lawsuit payout if you own an Android

The Guardian

Tech firm earlier committed to storing less data about individuals in response to privacy concerns

Google to start permanently deleting users’ location history

LONDON -- European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc's new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. Meta began giving European users the option in November of paying for ad-free...

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

The Hill

The European Union said Meta’s “pay or consent” advertising model for European users violates the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to preliminary findings released Monday.  Meta launched the new ad model — which requires users to pay for ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram or consent to the use of their personal data for…

EU finds Meta’s ‘pay or consent’ advertising model violates tech rules

The European Commission has accused Meta Platforms Inc. (META) of breaching the EU's new digital laws with an advertising model that charges users for ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram. On Monday, the Commission said it has informed Meta of its preliminary findings that its "pay or consent" advertising model...

EU Accuses Meta Of Breaching Digital Laws With New 'Pay Or Consent' Model

Zscaler identifies 90+ malicious apps on Google Play that were downloaded over 5.5 million times. Many pose as PDF or QR code readers and install data-stealing malware once you update them. More than 90 different Android apps available on Google Play have been found to contain malware, according to cloud...

Be Careful: These Android Apps Are Installing Malware, Stealing Your Data

Irish Star

Google is the most powerful company in the world, but many people are only just learning what the name actually stands for - and it's not what you think

People are only just realizing what Google actually stands for after 26 years

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When you’re having fun on an app like Snapchat, shopping on your favorite retail app — or maybe just checking to see if it’s going to rain on a weather app — the last thing you may be thinking about is your privacy. But some of your favorite apps cou...

6 Unexpected Apps That Are Tracking Your Location And Storing Your Personal Information: Social Media, Fitness Apps, And More

The code was first spotted by reverse engineer Aaron Perris, @aaronp613 on X, who regularly uncovers new app features ahead of launch; the code references were discovered in Tuesday’s iOS app update, Perris told TechCrunch. Finding a reference in an app’s code about a new feature or functionality doesn’t...

X weighs adding a downvote button to replies — but it doesn’t want to emulate Reddit

IFLScience

It wasn't originally called Google, either. The previous name was far worse.

People Are Just Now Learning What "Google" Actually Means

We've known for a while that is . While the company says it has been integrating that into various aspects of the voice assistant, it's also working on a more advanced version of Alexa that it plans to charge users to access. Amazon has reportedly dubbed the higher tier "Remarkable Alexa" (let's hope it doesn't stick with that name for the public rollout).

Amazon reportedly thinks people will pay up to $10 per month for next-gen Alexa

The US Sun

SAMSUNG is plotting a clever trick to help smartphone users keep nosy friends and family out of their apps. And some onlookers believe Apple's recent iOS 18 announcement may have spurred on the new feature. Samsung's Android devices already have a load of privacy protecting features such as the secure...

‘It’s about time’ Samsung phone owners yell as users spot secret button that locks sensitive apps and stops snooping

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

The death toll from multiple suicide bombings in the northeastern Nigerian town of Gwoza over the weekend has risen to 32, the country's vice president Kashim Shettima said Monday. Saturday's attacks involving female suicide bombers targeting a wedding, a hospital and a funeral was one of the worst in northeast Nigeria in years, a reminder of the darker days of the country's long-running struggle with jihadist militants.

Nigeria reels from string of suicide bombings

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Challenges are part of life. People with various ages face certain obstacles. Some of them test our resilience and strength. Some zodiac signs have an unbeatable spirit that helps them overcome adversity. They don’t fear trying new things even when the odds are against them. Their perseverance often pays off as they reap big from their risks. Yet, their nature makes them hold onto abusive relationships as they fear moving on. Are you one of these resilient people?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Never Give Up

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

For a change, Google rolled out the July security patch to the Pixel Watch lineup before Pixel phones. While both watches have already received the update, it has yet to arrive on phones, including foldables. In the meantime, the company has published the content of the July 2024 security update for Pixels and other Android products. Samsung has also revealed the Galaxy-specific patches it will bundle with the July patch.

Google, Samsung address over 60 security issues in July update

Parliamentary candidates qualified to run after Sunday's first-round vote had until 6pm on Tuesday to declare their candidacy or drop out ahead of the second round of the legislative elections set for July 7. 210 left-wing or Macronist candidates qualified for the run-off round of the legislative elections have already...

More than 210 candidates quit French runoff, aiming to block far right

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

NewsBreak

Meta risks fines over 'pay for privacy' model breaking EU rules

The charges against the US tech titan follow a finding last week against Apple that marked the first time Brussels had levelled formal accusations under the...

Meta risks fines over 'pay for privacy' model breaking EU rules

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