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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra goes on sale today: Discover its features, functions, and all the details

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to launch today, highlighting its notable privacy features, aesthetic redesign, and powerful cameras.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

AI company OpenAI will also start producing physical devices next year

OpenAI plans to launch smart speakers with cameras and facial recognition technology by 2027.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Programming Awareness: The Hidden Face of Deep Personalization in Artificial Intelligence

The article discusses the implications of deep personalization in artificial intelligence, highlighting how technology shapes our consciousness and the risks of surrendering personal data to AI systems.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Simon Campanello: "Open AI is about to intensify tech companies' surveillance"

Simon Campanello critiques Open AI's ambitions to integrate Chat GPT into homes, viewing it as a means of increasing tech companies' surveillance over individual activities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
Life & Tech

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Display size increased, what new camera features, and what is the company's price?

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra features a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with enhanced privacy technology and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for superior performance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
Life & Tech

Unique Feature in Galaxy S26 Ultra: Now Your Smartphone Has a 'Privacy Display', No One Can Peek at Your Chats!

The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in 'privacy display' that narrows the viewing angle, preventing side glances at the screen.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Whatโ€™s new in Samsung's 'S26 Ultra'?

Samsung unveiled the new generation of its flagship devices, 'S26 Ultra', showcasing new features and specifications that enhance the smartphone experience.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Samsung presented the Galaxy S26 smartphones

Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy S26 smartphones featuring advanced pixel-level light management for enhanced screen privacy without compromising display quality.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Hands-on and first impressions: have AI agents in the Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphones created a new type of artificial intelligence?

Samsung's Galaxy S26 mobile phones introduce AI agents that aim to learn user habits, although early hands-on tests show they need time to adapt completely.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Secret chat can't be read by the person sitting next to you, an amazing feature has arrived

Samsung has introduced a new Privacy Display feature for the Galaxy S26 Ultra that prevents anyone nearby from viewing secret chats on the device.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Samsung Galaxy S26 series launched in India, with savings of 20,000 possible

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series, including the S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, has been launched in India, with pre-orders now open and a significant saving opportunity available.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

World's First Smartphone That Cannot Be Seen by Others Released by Samsung, AI Also Evolves

Samsung has announced the release of the Galaxy S26, a smartphone with a unique privacy feature that allows users to limit screen visibility to only those directly in front of it.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

Samsung presents the Galaxy S26 with the first integrated privacy screen and a total commitment to AI

Samsung unveils its Galaxy S26 series featuring an innovative integrated privacy screen and advanced AI capabilities.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Life & Tech

New Samsung mobile shields against curious glances from neighbors

Samsung's latest smartphone, the Galaxy S26, introduces a feature designed to protect users' privacy by preventing onlookers from seeing the screen.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

It has a private display and can make calls by itself. Samsung unveiled a new super smartphone

Samsung has unveiled a new smartphone that features a private display capable of independent calling.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Smart Life: The New Connectivity Arena and OPPO Reno 15's Bet on Balance

The article discusses cybersecurity concerns surrounding exposed software from Persona, a major identity verification provider, and the implications for user privacy and trust.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Samsung launches Galaxy S26 Ultra with 'anti-peep' private screen; price ranges from R$ 7,499 to R$ 15,499

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra featuring a private screen that can only be viewed directly from the front, with prices ranging from R$ 7,499 to R$ 15,499.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Life & Tech

Samsung presented new models of Galaxy S26. The biggest feature is a display blocking intruders

Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy S26 smartphones featuring a privacy-protecting display and enhanced AI capabilities.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Court allows the return of controversial face detection at Prague airport

The Czech court has permitted the reintroduction of contentious facial recognition technology at Prague airport.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

New app to detect smart glasses wearers near you

A developer has created an app that can detect smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban and Snapchat glasses without needing to connect to them.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Spanish engineer reports flaw in โ€˜smartโ€™ vacuums after gaining control of 7,000 devices

A Spanish engineer reported a major security vulnerability in smart vacuums after taking control of around 7,000 devices globally.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Man took control of 7,000 vacuum cleaners in 24 countries after security flaw

A software engineer exploited a security flaw in a vacuum cleaner, gaining control over 7,000 devices worldwide.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mario Mariniello: Europe can build an open and competitive artificial intelligence system

The EU aims to support its companies in developing advanced AI models while ensuring data accessibility and investment in critical technologies, amidst concerns over relying on US AI capabilities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Connected Vehicles: What Data Today's Cars Collect, Who Can Access It, and How It Is Used

Modern cars are equipped with technologies that turn them into data-generating machines, collecting extensive information about driver behavior and vehicle performance.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

License Plate Readers Change Nothing for 75% of Visitors

New research indicates that license plate readers have minimal impact on the experiences of the majority of visitors.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Meta AI: How to Remove It from WhatsApp

In Argentina, while users cannot permanently delete Meta AI from WhatsApp, they can adjust settings to minimize its visibility.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Should Our Children Use AI Agents?

The rise of platforms allowing users to create their own AI agents, which can perform tasks independently without programming knowledge, has sparked a debate on their potential educational benefits and associated privacy risks, especially for youth.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Personal Data and Artificial Intelligence: An Unbreakable, Unequal and Quite Dangerous Relationship

The article discusses the intricate relationship between personal data and AI, highlighting the rapid advancements in technology since the 1950s and the implications of processing vast amounts of personal data.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
Crime & Justice

Here comes Zuckerberg to court

Mark Zuckerberg arrives at court.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning PE on Thursday, February 19, 2026

The article covers various news stories from Brazil, including criminal incidents, political forecasts, cultural events, and discussions on technology and privacy.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

United Kingdom introduces deadline for removing intimate images posted without consent

The UK government has mandated that tech companies must remove intimate images shared without consent within two days to avoid penalties.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

How much data does Google have about you? The tool that displays it all

The article discusses how Google collects and stores extensive data about users, including search histories and location data, which can be accessed through the user's Google account.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Jolla CEO: Helping from technology giants, we are making our own phone in Europe!

Jolla is set to launch a smartphone in 2026, emphasizing data sovereignty and privacy by utilizing the Sailfish OS and Android apps without Google.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activistโ€™s phone, report claims

A report reveals that Kenyan authorities used Israeli technology to compromise the phone of activist Boniface Mwangi during his police custody, raising serious concerns about digital privacy and governmental overreach.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

What your phone hears โ€“ And what you should turn off now

The article discusses concerns about smartphones listening in on conversations, explaining the reality behind data collection and how smartphones gather information algorithmically, rather than through constant eavesdropping.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of Anonymity on the Streets? Great Controversies Surrounding Meta's Glasses

A new feature called 'Name Tag' for Meta's glasses could potentially allow users to identify people on the street, sparking considerable controversy regarding privacy and anonymity.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Govt Orders Cross-Border Effort to Trace Russian Man Behind Secret Recordings of Kenyan Women

The Kenyan government has initiated a cross-border effort to locate a Russian national accused of secretly recording and distributing footage of Kenyan women online.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Meta will integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses

Meta plans to add facial recognition technology to its smart glasses, a move that raises privacy concerns.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Your car is spying on you. These are the Israelis making millions out of it

Israeli companies have developed and sold advanced cyber tools that can breach car systems and gather intelligence on their owners.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Your vehicle is spying on you. These are the Israelis making millions from it

Israeli companies have developed and sold advanced cyber tools capable of infiltrating vehicle systems to collect intelligence on car owners.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Meta wants to name everyone you cross on the street

Meta is planning to reintroduce facial recognition technology via smart glasses, enabling users to identify people and access information about them.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Infotainment in Review: Driving French Style on Google's Globe

The article reviews the integration of Android Automotive in the Renault Austral, highlighting its convenience but also noting a downside related to data privacy.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Your car is already a computer on wheels: what data it collects and how it is used

Modern cars collect extensive data about drivers, including habits and locations, to improve driving experiences and facilitate services like insurance.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In New Mexico: School Districts Incorporate Technology Amid Fears of Gun Violence

School districts in New Mexico are increasingly adopting technology to enhance safety amidst concerns over gun violence, but this raises dilemmas regarding costs, privacy, and the school environment.

Feb 13 โ€ข 23:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Close WhatsApp and Push People to Get the State App

The article discusses the push for citizens to abandon WhatsApp in favor of a state-issued app in Iceland.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The iris-photographing cameras return to Spain: Is it legal?

A new iris-scanning technology has returned to Spain, sparking legal concerns about biometric data privacy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

What is Telegram and what are its features?

The article discusses the launch and growth of the Telegram platform, highlighting its focus on privacy and independence in digital communication.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Data Transfer between Argentina and the U.S.: Nothing Changes in the Virtual World

A recent agreement between Argentina and the United States focuses on data transfer, digital platform use, and jurisdictional issues related to privacy and technology companies.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
Life & Tech

Bleeding Below the Surface. What is Decimating Software and What is Growing Instead?

The article discusses challenges faced by software in the current digital landscape, particularly issues like page loading failures and the impact of ad blockers and VPNs.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The Dangerous Mistake We Make with GPS on Our Mobile Phones

Many mobile applications request constant access to GPS location, leading to potential privacy issues as our location data can reveal not only where we are but also our daily habits.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:00 UTC

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