Apple launches new legal challenge to UK attempt to access encrypted user data, FT reports

Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears

A number of UK restaurants, pubs, and theatres have moved to ban Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses on their premises, citing privacy concerns for customers and staff. Meta says the glasses have safeguards against covert recording, but venues are not waiting to find out.

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Flock cameras across Minnesota are being vandalized in response to data privacy concerns

Flock cameras across Minnesota are being vandalized in response to data privacy concerns kstp.com

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‘I’m not spying’: how Meta’s smartglasses have divided opinion

Meta's Ray-Ban smartglasses have sold over 7 million pairs in 2025, making them one of the most widely adopted wearable devices globally. Their popularity has split opinion between users who value the photography and accessibility features and critics concerned about covert recording and data collection.

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Axon posts lower quarterly gross margin on higher mix of services, new product scaling

Axon posts lower quarterly gross margin on higher mix of services, new product scaling Reuters

Major Wall Street firms targeted in attempted cyberattacks, sources say

Major Wall Street firms targeted in attempted cyberattacks, sources say Reuters

Chinese-made Zbtlink routers have backdoor, researchers say

Chinese-made Zbtlink routers have backdoor, researchers say Reuters