UK wants to drop Apple iCloud backdoor demand over fears of US backlash
techspot - In January, the British government issued Apple with a "technical capability notice" that demanded a backdoor be built into its encrypted iCloud services, thereby allowing agencies to access backups of any global customer without a court order.Read Entire…
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UK Signals Retreat in Apple iCloud Backdoor Dispute After Intense US Pressure
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - The UK government is reportedly backing down from its demand for an iCloud encryption backdoor after facing intense diplomatic pressure from the US and unified opposition from the tech industry.The post UK Signals Retreat in Apple iCloud Backdoor Dispute …
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Solihull UK store relocating across the hall to a hugely larger location
appleinsider - Apple is closing its long-standing Apple Touchwood store in Solihull, UK, and opening a much bigger new one just across the hall. Here's how much larger the new location will be.The old Apple Touchwood store — and the new one opens directly opposite on Ju…
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UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records
Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - The hackers stole the company's member list, which included customer names, addresses, and contact information.
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Bluesky is adding age verification features for users in the UK
Karissa Bell / engadget - Bluesky users in the UK will soon need to verify their age if they want continued access to direct messages and all of the service's content. The company will begin rolling out age verification features later this month in order to comply with a UK law th…
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Four arrested in UK over M&S, Co-op, Harrod cyberattacks
Bill Toulas / bleepingcomputer - The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested four people suspected of being involved in cyberattacks on major retailers in the country, including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. [...]
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Getty Pivots in UK Lawsuit Against Stability AI, Shifting the Copyright Battleground
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - In a major legal pivot, Getty Images has dropped its core copyright claims against Stability AI in the UK, shifting the AI copyright war's focus from fair use to data piracy and trademark law.The post Getty Pivots in UK Lawsuit Against Stability AI, Shift…
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CMA mulls strategic market status for Google in UK search sector
Pradeep Bairaboina / techmonitor - The UK CMA is evaluating whether to designate Google with strategic market status in the areas of general search and search advertising.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond "Out Now" Poster Spotted In London
Blair Marnell / gamespot - Gamers have been waiting 18 years for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to arrive, so it was understandable when Nintendo reiterated that the game will be released this year to assuage fears of any further delays. While the game still doesn't have an official relea…
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James Cameron's The Abyss Pulled From Disney+ in the UK Because of Banned 'Rat Abuse' Scene
Lex Briscuso / ign - James Cameron’s beloved sci-fi film The Abyss has been removed from Disney+ in the UK due to the inclusion of a banned scene.
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Britain’s MI6 Appoints Historic First Female Head Amid Modernization
In a landmark move, Britain’s MI6 has named its first female head, breaking decades of tradition. The appointment signals a fresh era for the agency, promising shifts in culture and approach while challenging its entrenched legacy. The decision underscores a commitment to diversity and a hint of modern reinvention in a world of espionage.
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WhatsApp moves to join Apple’s encryption fight with UK government
therecord - Apple could have a new ally in its fight with the British government over whether it can be forced to retain access to the content of people's iCloud accounts in order to comply with legal warrants.
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Rolls-Royce group wins government backing to build UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors - ft.com
google - Rolls-Royce group wins government backing to build UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors ft.com
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The UK Accelerates Its Self-Driving Car Ambitions
Aarian Marshall / wired - The British government announced today that it will allow limited self-driving pilots on UK roads as early as next year. Uber and British AV firm Wayve are gearing up.
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UK quantum startup Oxford Ionics acquired by IonQ in $1.1bn deal
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Nvidias chief says UK is missing AI infrastructure as Keir Starmer unveils 1bn for compute
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UK fintech giant Wise to list in US in fresh blow to London Stock Exchange
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UK backs Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara
In a surprising twist of diplomatic chess, the UK has voiced robust support for Morocco’s proposed autonomy plan for Western Sahara. With related backing from France and the US, this decisive political pivot underscores a recalibrated stance on the enduring territorial dispute, injecting renewed energy into a longstanding quagmire.
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Nick Clegg warns copyright mandates could stifle UK AI innovation
A former Meta executive has issued a stark warning that enforcing strict copyright permissions on AI companies could suffocate innovation within the UK tech sector. His comments have ignited a vigorous debate among industry leaders on striking the right balance between intellectual property protections and fostering creative AI development.
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UK targets unruly buy now pay later sector
In the United Kingdom, government officials are clamping down on the unruly "wild west" of buy now pay later firms. The new rules aim to rein in short-term loans, increase consumer protections and bring much-needed regulatory order to a sector long criticized for its unchecked practices.
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