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Meta alerts young Australians to social media ban
Meta begins notifying young Australians to download their data before a world-first social media ban for under-16s takes effect on December 10th. Learn how this impacts families.
Oakley Meta Smart Glasses: Tech-Style Revolution
Discover how Oakley's Meta smart glasses blend cutting-edge audio technology with iconic sports styling in our comprehensive review of this revolutionary wearable tech.
HMRC child benefit privacy breach scandal exposed
Tax authorities face legal crisis as experts reveal HMRC likely violated privacy laws by unlawfully collecting personal data to halt child benefit payments to thousands of families.
Landlord caught snooping in tenant's wardrobe and drawers
A UK landlord faces severe backlash after being discovered rifling through a tenant's personal belongings, including underwear drawers, raising serious concerns about tenant rights and privacy violations in rental properties.
Meta halted from AI data processing in EU privacy ruling
Ireland's Data Protection Commission forces Meta to pause AI training on Facebook and Instagram user data after privacy complaints, marking major EU data protection enforcement.
Facebook private messages subpoenaed in NC murder case
Court records reveal Facebook provided private messages from a North Carolina murder investigation, raising serious questions about digital privacy and law enforcement access to personal data.
Facebook fined €210M in French cookie tracking case
Meta's Facebook faces massive €210 million penalty from French authorities for making it difficult for users to refuse cookie tracking in major GDPR enforcement action.
Inside The Independent's VPN Testing Methodology
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
Tech Giants Secretly Tracking Your Data - Shocking Report
Exclusive investigation reveals how major companies including Snapchat, Garmin and Meta are harvesting and sharing your personal data without clear consent, raising serious concerns about digital privacy rights in the UK.
Meta Quest 3 Prime Day Deal: Massive Price Cut on VR Headset
Amazon Prime Day brings an incredible discount on the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset, making it the perfect time to upgrade your VR experience with this premium device.
Instagram AI Scans Private Messages of Under-18s
Meta's Instagram is secretly using AI to scan private messages sent by users under 18, raising serious concerns about child privacy and data protection laws in the UK.
TikTok star stranded at Dublin Airport after Meta account wipe
Kerry O'Sullivan, a popular Irish TikTok creator, was left stranded at Dublin Airport after a catastrophic Meta account failure deleted her identity and flight documents, sparking outrage over digital dependency.
Trump Seeks Meta's AI for Election Campaign Against Biden
Exclusive: Donald Trump's campaign is in talks with tech billionaire Elon Musk and Meta's AI chief to leverage their advanced artificial intelligence, aiming to close the technological gap with Joe Biden's campaign ahead of the US election.
Instagram Reintroduces Chronological Feed Options
Instagram is rolling out a significant update, giving users more control over their feed with new 'Following' and 'Favourites' chronological options, moving away from its algorithm-driven experience.
Instagram sued over 'addictive' features harming children
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by a former children's commissioner over claims it designed 'addictive' features harming young users' mental health.
Meta Author Faces Bankruptcy After Gag Order Silences Criticism
Sarah Wynn Williams, author of 'The Meta Exposé', faces financial ruin and legal bankruptcy after Meta secured a gagging order preventing her from criticising the company. The case raises alarming questions about corporate power and free speech in the UK.
Meta Uses Schoolgirls' Photos in Ads Without Consent
Parents are in uproar after discovering Meta used their daughters' images, scraped from Facebook, in personalised advertisements without permission, raising serious child safety and data privacy concerns.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage: Users Locked Out
Meta's Instagram suffers a catastrophic global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access feeds, send messages, or refresh content. The widespread disruption sparks chaos and frustration across social media platforms.
Instagram's Tattoo Artist Purge: UK Creators Slam 'Censorship'
Tattoo artists on Instagram are facing a wave of account suspensions and content removal, sparking outrage over censorship and threatening their primary source of income and clientele.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Service Outage
Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.
Zuckerberg Reveals AI Smart Glasses That See & Translate World
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces groundbreaking AI integration for Ray-Ban smart glasses, enabling real-time object identification and translation, signalling a major leap in wearable technology.
Instagram's Algorithm Promotes Child Abuse Networks
Shocking investigation reveals Instagram's algorithm actively connects paedophiles and facilitates illegal child content distribution, prompting urgent calls for regulation.
Clegg's Tech Pact Branded 'Sloppy Seconds' from US
Former UK Deputy PM Nick Clegg faces intense criticism for a multibillion-dollar transatlantic tech pact, with US insiders dismissing it as a desperate move for 'sloppy seconds' from Silicon Valley.
Facebook Revives Iconic Poke Button In Nostalgia Move
The once-forgotten Facebook Poke feature is making a surprise comeback. Discover why Meta is reviving this nostalgic tool and what it signals about the future of digital communication.
Congress Summons OpenAI & Meta Over AI Election Fears
US lawmakers demand answers from tech giants on safeguards against AI-generated disinformation threatening the 2024 presidential election. Hearings set for this summer.
Global Instagram Outage Locks Users Out of Accounts
Instagram experienced a widespread global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the app, refresh feeds, or send messages. The disruption, confirmed by Meta, sparked a flood of complaints and memes across other social platforms.
Instagram's Secret Tracking: How App Monitors You When Closed
Shocking new research reveals Instagram's covert data collection practices, tracking user activity even when the app is closed. Discover the privacy implications for millions of UK users.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Users Flock to X
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and venting their frustrations on rival platform X (formerly Twitter).
Hospital Boss Arrested in Hidden Camera Scandal
A Texas hospital director faces serious legal action after covert cameras were discovered in patient and staff bathrooms, sparking a major privacy scandal and lawsuits.
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