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EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scrolling, fix its recommendation engine | TechCrunch

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TikTok logo seen on an Android mobile device screen with the European Union (EU) flag in the background.

The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of deliberately designing its app to be “addictive”, invoking features such as infinite scrolling, auto-play and push notifications, as well as its recommendation engine. In preliminary findings from an investigation that sought to determine TikTok’s compliance with the European Union’s far-reaching digital services law, the Commission said the … Read more

Apple’s latest iOS 27 pivot is good news for subscription-weary users – 9to5Mac

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Apple's latest iOS 27 pivot is good news for subscription-weary users - 9to5Mac

Apple’s “services” business has grown significantly in recent years, leading to some users becoming weary of the growing subscription trend. But Apple’s announcement of iOS 27 on the planned “Health+” service is good news for weary subscribers. Apple has reportedly scrapped plans for a new ‘Health+’ service. There is no doubt that services have become … Read more

The analog 4K N64 gets five new transparent color options

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The analog 4K N64 gets five new transparent color options

Analogue has announced another limited-edition color collection for its modern remake of the Nintendo 64. Last December, it introduced several transparent versions of Analogue 3D inspired by Nintendo’s Funtastic N64 series, but this time the company says it was inspired by colored versions of the nearly 30-year-old console that Nintendo prototyped but never released. The … Read more

Chinese Salt Typhoon Hackers Infiltrate Norwegian Companies | TechCrunch

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A man sits in front of a computer and the Chinese flag.

The Norwegian government has accused a Chinese hacking group known as Salt Typhoon of breaking into several organizations in the country. In a report released on Friday, Norway’s police security service said a hacking group believed to be working for the Chinese government had targeted vulnerable network devices to carry out espionage. Norway is the … Read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook asked again about retirement, here’s what he had to say

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Apple CEO Tim Cook asked again about retirement, here's what he had to say

At a meeting with employees on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook briefly touched on the topic of retirement, but remained confident about his plans. “I spend a lot of time thinking about who’s in the room five years from now, 10 years from now,” said Cook, who fielded questions. Bloombergis Mark Gurman. “I’m obsessed with … Read more

How to factory reset AirTag and AirTag 2

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How to factory reset AirTag and AirTag 2

Whether you’re handing in an AirTag or trying to resolve pairing issues, knowing how to properly reset Apple’s Item Tracker will ensure that you can easily set it up on your new iPhone. Each AirTag can only be linked to one Apple Account. If you want to gift your AirTag to another person, you will … Read more