The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the legality of geofence warrants, sometimes also called “digital dragnets” because they capture the location data of large numbers of innocent citizens in addition to criminal suspects. In a practice that raises obvious privacy concerns, law enforcement is increasingly asking tech giants to identify all smartphone users present in a particular location at the time a crime was committed… CNET explains how geofence mandates work. If there are no clear suspects for a crime, law enforcement may issue a warrant to a tech giant requesting location data. The police draw a circle…
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Mattgush/Getty Images A pollution watchdog has scrapped a proposed ruling that could have cut data center CO2 emissions “dozens of times faster” than the current system, The Financial Times reports. Following lobbying by tech industry groups, the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) decided not to recommend a protocol that would have made it harder for tech companies to use clean energy investments to offset fossil fuel pollution. To capitalize on the AI boom, tech companies like Amazon and Meta have built massive data centers in the United States. There is…
In a post published on his site, Anthropic explains that Claude will be able to interrupt a conversation only after having tried several times to redirect the user. This mechanism targets specific cases: for example, an insistence for obtaining sexual content involving minors or information allowing to organize violent or terrorist acts. The short cuts to abuse If Claude puts an end to a discussion, the user will no longer be able to post new messages there. On the other hand, he can immediately launch a new conversation, or even go back to modify his previous message in order to…
4A Games/Deep Money GOG has added two more noteworthy games to its preservation program. The original versions of Metro 2033 (which debuted in 2010) and Metro: Last Light Complete Edition (from 2013) are now available for purchase on the platform. Remastered versions of both games were released in 2014 and remain available, but developer 4A Games said players have long asked for a way to play the original versions of the first two games in the survival shooter series. The developers have refined both games for newer PCs by ensuring…
First revealed at CES 2025 over a year ago, MOFT’s beloved MagSafe wallet with kickstand now comes with a much-needed feature: Find My integration. After numerous delays, the product is finally available for purchase. Updated 04/30: After debuting on its website in February, MOFT’s Find My Built-in MagSafe Wallet is now available on Amazon with Preferred Shipping – at the same price of $49.99, with all four colors: Jet Black, Misty Cove, Blackberry, and Terracotta. I’ve already delved into the details of MOFT’s classic MagSafe wallet with kickstand. 9to5Toysso I’m not going to rehash things here. In short, it’s great…
Apple opposed the filing of a European trademark by a Chinese keyboard manufacturer because the logo the company wanted to use was too close to the Apple logo. The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has partially refused to grant a European Union trademark after Apple objected to the filing. Yichun Qinningmeng Electronics Co. makes mechanical keyboards and keycaps, according to its website, although it also appears to sell solar panels. The logo used by the company is a citrus fruit with the lower segments transformed into keyboard keys, with a green leaf tilted to the left at the top of…
Nearly three in four satellite-enabled smartphones shipped in 2025 were iPhones, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research. Here’s where the market is expected to move next. Shipments expected to reach 46% by 2030 According to a new report from Counterpoint Research released today, Apple shipped 71.6% of all satellite-enabled smartphones last year, followed by Samsung at 15.9%, Huawei at 6.1%, Google at 2.2% and Honor at 1.9%. Counterpoint says the market is currently split, with companies like Apple, Huawei and Google using proprietary satellite systems, while much of the Android ecosystem, including Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, HONOR and vivo,…
Streaming subscriptions continue to get expensive, with Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV+, and AMC+ announcing price hikes in recent months. This, combined with fragmented content availability, can quickly make it expensive to get a constant stream of quality content to watch in your free time. This means you can either switch to free streaming services and watch whatever you find there, or opt for something like Kanopy, which uses your local library subscription to offer a cheaper alternative. Notably, there is a third option: carefully selecting streaming services and plans to find the most affordable options that meet your needs.…