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Meta faces privacy questions over AI glasses and discreet recording
The article uses Mark Zuckerberg’s interview on The Verge’s Sources podcast to raise unanswered questions about Meta’s products and policies, particularly its AI-powered glasses. It challenges Zuckerberg’s comparison between glasses and smartphones, arguing that glasses enable more discreet, continuous recording and therefore require different social norms around privacy, consent and surveillance. The piece notes that…
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Waymo reports markedly fewer injury crashes than human drivers
Waymo says its driverless cars are involved in far fewer injury-causing crashes than human-driven vehicles, based on 271 million autonomous miles recorded in five US cities. The figures are intended to strengthen support for autonomous vehicles as officials debate their safety and economic effects, although critics say they overlook non-crash disruption and rely too heavily…
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Newport recycling collapse leaves 80,000 fridges stranded and 650 jobs at risk
Around 80,000 discarded fridges and freezers are stranded at a recycling facility in Newport, South Wales, after operator Unimetals entered administration and closed the site. The shutdown has put up to 650 jobs at risk and intensified concerns about a shortage of specialist white-goods recycling capacity across England and Wales. Oxfordshire County Council has urged…
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Meta’s Muse Charms will reportedly recognise and communicate with nearby devices
Meta’s forthcoming Muse Charm handheld AI device will reportedly recognise and interact with other nearby Charms when it launches later this year. The feature is part of Meta’s effort to make its Muse AI agent more useful through a standalone device that does not require Wi-Fi, potentially broadening how people access and use the company’s…
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CAPA Deputy Director Unveils Sean Connery Doc; Talks Mission To Expand French Company’s International Reach
CAPA is developing *Sean Connery: The Untold Story*, a documentary directed by French journalist Stéphanie Renouvin, the actor’s granddaughter. The project aims to offer new behind-the-scenes insight into Connery’s life while helping CAPA expand its international reach under newly appointed Deputy Director Sally Blake. The film is being coproduced with Canal+ and Sky UK, alongside…
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Partisan acquires Firebird’s interest in indie pubco OTM Music, merges it with its Left Music publishing arm
Partisan Music has acquired Firebird’s interest in independent publisher OTM Music, making Partisan the publishing company’s majority partner. OTM will become the main publishing operation within Partisan Music and will merge with Left Music, Partisan’s existing publishing arm, expanding its creative and sync capabilities. Alex Sheridan will remain OTM’s Founder and CEO, working with Craig…
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Xbox Mythic Achievement surfaces in app update, rivals Platinum Trophy
Microsoft appears to be preparing an Xbox “Mythic Achievement”, potentially equivalent to PlayStation’s Platinum Trophy for completing every achievement in a game. The feature reportedly surfaced in an Xbox PC App update, but Microsoft has not confirmed it or explained exactly how it would work. The leaked reward reportedly includes a laurelled emblem, a 15-second…
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US-China trade deal extended; London homes seized by foreign investment wave
Washington and Beijing extend the Busan agreement through January. In Britain, corporate investors now control four-fifths of new London homes as British buyers retreat from the market.
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Erik Wahlberg appointed CEO of Epidemic Group, as Sara Börsvik takes on joint COO and CFO role
Epidemic Group has appointed Erik Wahlberg as chief executive, replacing interim CEO Sara Börsvik, who will become joint chief operating and financial officer. The changes take effect on 1 October 2026 and reflect the group’s broader focus on AI, video production and creator-led storytelling following its acquisition of Blenda Labs. Wahlberg founded and leads Blenda…