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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'My heritage is not for sale': Mexico demands the return of 195 pre-Hispanic pieces auctioned by eBay

The Mexican government has demanded the return of 195 pre-Hispanic artifacts listed for sale on eBay by a user in Orlando, Florida.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wheelchair user thrown from building by man in psychotic episode was para-athlete from MS and buried as a homeless person: 'Family without answers,' says cousin

A para-athlete from Mato Grosso do Sul, Maycon Douglas de Jesus Almiron, was tragically thrown from a building in Boa Viagem, Recife, by a man who was experiencing a psychotic episode, and was later buried as a homeless person, leaving his family searching for answers.

Feb 28 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Texas closes an agreement with Samsung that impacts user data

Texas has reached an agreement with Samsung aimed at protecting user data privacy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

WhatsApp gets a feature that has been long awaited

Meta announces the long-awaited feature for WhatsApp users.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm begging Airbnb hosts to stop using 1 thing in their rooms - it's weird

An Airbnb user expresses discomfort over a common bedroom item in rentals, asking hosts to reconsider its use.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From March 1, these users will not be able to use WhatsApp-Telegram, SIM binding being implemented

The Indian government is implementing a SIM binding rule that requires messaging apps to connect user accounts to their active SIM cards, affecting WhatsApp and Telegram users.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Goodbye Passwords.. Why Are News Sites Adopting Magic Links?

The article discusses how news websites, particularly independent publishers, are moving away from traditional username and password systems towards using magic links and one-time passwords for enhanced security and simplicity.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Poland to ban social media for children after Australian model

Poland plans to ban social media for children under 15 and hold platforms accountable for verifying user ages, according to Education Minister Barbara Nowacka.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Harmfulness of Social Media Has Finally Come to Light. Platforms Have Lied for Years

A report reveals that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has hidden damaging data regarding the harmful effects of its platforms for years.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is 2 million won in a '0 won account'?... Toss Securities experiences 'stock order available amount' error for 31 minutes

A temporary system glitch at Toss Securities caused discrepancies in the displayed cash balance amounts, leading to user confusion between 200,000 won and 0 won balances.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How a Tweet from Kylie Jenner 'Knocked' Snapchat Down

A tweet from Kylie Jenner stating she couldn't open Snapchat caused a significant drop in the company's stock value.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Revealed the 'secret weapon' of bus drivers: 'Can I?'

A user went viral for revealing the 'secret weapon' used by bus drivers in Buenos Aires, sparking curiosity among public transport users.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Baffling pictures show abandoned Japanese 'love hotel' with spaceship beds and boxing ring

A Reddit user shares astonishing images of an abandoned Japanese 'love hotel' featuring uniquely themed rooms, including one with a spaceship-shaped bed and a boxing ring.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Easy way to get McDonald's for ยฃ2.99 'every time' according to little-known hack

A TikTok user shares a hack that allows customers to buy McDonald's meals for ยฃ2.99 by completing a survey on their receipts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Data for roughly 200,000 Coupang users in Taiwan compromised in last yearโ€™s leak

Coupang has confirmed that around 200,000 Taiwanese user accounts were part of a significant data breach affecting its global customer base last year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:09 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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A Surprise for Finns from Viaplay

Viaplay has introduced a new user policy that makes sharing accounts outside a household more difficult.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Users can directly report false and exaggerated smartphone subsidies

A new user participation reporting system will allow consumers to report false or exaggerated advertising and contractual discrepancies regarding smartphone subsidies effective March 3.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:41 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‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How the new Samsung S26 is

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 is powered by AI, designed to simplify daily tasks with features that enhance user interaction, including responding to calls with head movements.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Long-Awaited Change at ZUS Has Come Into Effect

The new version of the eZUS portal is designed to enhance user experience and streamline processes for contributors.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

Familiar disinformation tactic: accused Ukraine for slaughtered cattle

An internet user shared claims on Facebook linking Ukrainian grain to cattle deaths in France, promoting a narrative of disinformation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

The Samsung Galaxy S26 answers calls from strangers for you

The Samsung Galaxy S26 features an AI filter that answers spam and unknown calls, notifying the user afterward.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Important changes in the 'Smart-ID' app: What users need to know

The 'Smart-ID' app is undergoing significant updates with new features integrated directly into the existing user app without the need for a new download.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Is it correct to give the user complete authority to extend employment?" Application for unconstitutional judgment on the re-employment clause of the Employment Permit System

A Bangladeshi worker is challenging the constitutionality of South Korea's Employment Permit System after being denied a visa extension despite the employer's initial approval.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wheelchair passenger falls onto the street after bus door opens in Cidade de Deus

A wheelchair user fell out of a bus in Cidade de Deus, Rio de Janeiro, after the door intended for accessibility opened while the vehicle was moving.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Investigation: Smart Glasses Share Private Content

An investigation reveals that Meta's smart glasses unintentionally share private user content, including sensitive moments such as sexual acts and bathroom visits, without users' awareness.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wheelchair user reports being discriminated against by app drivers when requesting a ride: 'I felt embarrassed'

A wheelchair user in Brazil reported discrimination from app drivers who refused to transport him during a ride request.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Wheelchair user forced to crawl aboard bus

A wheelchair user was compelled to crawl onto a bus due to a malfunctioning wheelchair lift, prompting a discrimination complaint against the public transport authority in ร–rebro.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

A New Dating Trend Drops Swiping. Now Artificial Intelligence Chooses Who You Match With

A new British dating app uses artificial intelligence to find compatible partners, challenging the trend of user-driven swiping apps like Tinder.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

AI and Web Traffic: Seven out of Ten Google Searches End Without a Click

AI-driven searches on Google are fundamentally changing web traffic, resulting in most searches ending without user clicks, yet visitors coming through AI are more engaged.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Crime & Justice

OpenAI Employee Knew Something Was Seriously Wrong With Perpetrator Before School Shooting: 'It Was Decided Not to Do Anything'

An OpenAI employee recognized alarming signs in a user prior to a school shooting in Canada but claims management chose not to take action.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Samsung presents its new Galaxy S26 smartphone line at the Unpacked 2026 event: all the rumors

Samsung is set to unveil its new Galaxy S26 smartphone line during the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, focusing on deep AI integration and enhanced user experience.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

This French Waze is booming on the App Store and Google Play: what Roole Map does better than its competitors

Roole Map, a French GPS navigation app, is gaining popularity by topping the charts on mobile app stores with its user-friendly approach and lack of ads.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Conspiracy Theory: The Rothschilds and the President - Which Coat of Arms Does He Really Use?

The article discusses a claim made by a Facebook user regarding the Lithuanian president's coat of arms, suggesting it bears similarities to symbols associated with the Rothschild banking family.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Canada seeks answers from OpenAI for failing to alert police after suspending school shooterโ€™s account

Canada's AI minister has summoned OpenAI for not notifying police after suspending a user's account linked to a school shooter.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

WhatsApp's U-turn in the Supreme Court, now data will not be shared with Meta without your approval

WhatsApp has assured the Supreme Court of India that it will not share user data with its parent company Meta without explicit consent starting March 16.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The โ€˜Spotifyโ€™ Moment of the Mexican Banking System

The article discusses the potential impact of Open Banking in Mexico, likening it to how Spotify revolutionized music access by creating a more integrated and user-friendly experience.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The new version of the eZUS portal for contribution payers is launching. What is changing?

A new version of the eZUS portal is being rolled out, starting with 500,000 randomly selected users, aiming to create a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for contribution payers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The Tricks That Make Us Stick to Apps

The article discusses how technology companies employ certain strategies to keep users engaged with apps longer and more frequently, as explained by researcher Sissela Nutley.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

PayPal Hack Results in Money Transfers from Users' Accounts

A recent cyber breach of PayPal has allowed hackers to access user accounts, leading to unauthorized money transfers and data leaks.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

WhatsApp Cancels Passwords by Launching 'Security Keys' Feature

WhatsApp has introduced a 'Security Keys' feature to enhance user account security and eliminate dependency on passwords, aiming to prevent traditional hacking attempts.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Grindr tests AI match-making in Australia amid dating app fatigue and safety concerns

Grindr is piloting AI-driven match-making features in Australia to enhance user safety and address dating app fatigue.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

The Lightness and Weight of Life Embodied in Music

The article discusses issues with loading a webpage and suggests solutions for users experiencing this problem.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Samsung Galaxy A07 5G: 6.7-inch Display and Dual 50MP Rear Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy A07 5G features a 6.7-inch display and dual rear cameras, aimed at enhancing user experience with improved performance and battery life.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Tester fell in love with the easy-to-use soundbar

A tech reviewer expresses admiration for a soundbar praised for its user-friendly design.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Moors of TikTok in 'Wuthering Heights'

A TikTok user expresses frustration with the complex vocabulary in 'Wuthering Heights,' sparking a debate about the reading comprehension ability of younger generations.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about the suspect of a school shooting months before the attack

OpenAI assessed whether to alert Canadian police about a user linked to a school shooting, but decided against it, citing a lack of imminent risk.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

App IO, from wallet to payments: how to make the best use of it (and save on fees)

The article discusses the functionalities of the App IO, highlighting its wallet and payment features, and advising users on how to maximize its efficiency and save on fees.

Feb 21 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Three 'top-tier' Netflix thriller series you need to watch now

A TikTok user recommends three must-see thriller series currently available on Netflix.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:59 UTC

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