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Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals
A Google spokesperson said the judgement “fails to recognise” the firm’s “significant investment to ensure Android remains open.” Source link
Don't expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles. Source link
Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice
The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate. Source link
PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only. Source link
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather. Source link
E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for “commuting” and “urban riding”. Source link
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We hear concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women. Source link
Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law Source link
WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
The app’s new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months. Source link
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians. Source link