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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Consumer Protection: Australia Allows Social Media Users to Switch Off Algorithms

By withut-me 08.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated Australia plans a new law giving social media users the choice to see algorithmically curated content or only posts from contacts. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated this aims to give users more control.
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Consumer Protection IT & Internet

Phishing Warning: Kleinanzeigen Informs Users About Data Breach

By withut-me 08.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated Kleinanzeigen has confirmed a data breach where attackers linked email addresses with publicly accessible profile data via an inadequately secured interface. The company has closed the technical vulnerability and states that no passwords were affected.
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Consumer Protection IT & Internet Renewable Energy

DIY: The Balcony Power Plant as an E-Car Charging Station

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Balcony power plants with integrated batteries and a maximum feed-in power of 800 watts can theoretically serve as e-car charging stations. These systems are easy to register and inexpensive but require a parking space near the house.
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Companies & Markets IT & Internet Telecommunications

Competition for Starlink: Telekom Negotiates with Vodafone, Orange, and Telefónica

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Four European mobile providers, including Deutsche Telekom, are considering a cooperation for satellite internet on smartphones. The aim is a joint venture to apply for frequencies the EU wants to reserve for domestic providers.
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Trade & Consumption Climate Change

Agriculture - Climate Change Offers Brandenburg a Chance for Saffron Cultivation

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Climate change could favor the cultivation of the valuable spice saffron in Germany, particularly in the Lausitz region on sandy soils. The second German Saffron Symposium took place yesterday in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district to network German saffron growers.
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Trade & Consumption Startups IT & Internet

Would You Let a Humanoid Robot Clean Your Apartment for €26 Per Hour?

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated US startup Tau Robotics offers humanoid robots for home cleaning at approximately €26 per hour. These robots are increasingly handling complex tasks, though they are still remotely controlled. Concerns exist regarding data privacy due to recordings used for AI training.
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Foreign Policy Companies & Markets Trade & Consumption

Canada - Counter-tariffs on US imports take effect

By withut-me 07.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Canada is introducing tariffs of up to 50 percent on US imports, including steel, aluminum, appliances, farm machinery, and electronics, starting at midnight. This is a response to US tariffs on Canadian goods that took effect in August after trade talks failed.
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Companies & Markets Trade & Consumption Welfare & Poverty

Record Fuel Prices Spark Protests in Portugal

By withut-me 07.09.2026 8 views
TL;DR AI-generated Record prices for diesel and gasoline in Portugal have led to protests. Diesel reached €2.169 per liter and gasoline €2.142 per liter. An analysis by regulator ERSE found no evidence of exploitation by operators.
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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

13 US Lawsuits Against Meta Glasses: Now Also About People on Camera

By withut-me 07.09.2026 8 views
TL;DR AI-generated 13 US class-action lawsuits against Meta's AI glasses have been consolidated. People recorded by the glasses without consent are now also being considered as a plaintiff group. Plaintiffs accuse Meta of marketing the devices as privacy-friendly while using recordings for AI improvement.
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