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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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Education & Schools Welfare & Poverty

German students perform poorly in PISA study

By withut-me 08.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated The latest PISA study shows the worst results for German students since the survey began, with one in three young people not achieving basic competencies in reading and mathematics. Educational success in Germany continues to depend heavily on social background, with growing disparities between privileged and disadvantaged children.
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Consumer Protection IT & Internet

Phishing Warning: Kleinanzeigen Informs Users About Data Breach

By withut-me 08.09.2026 2 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 3 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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Education & Schools Media & Press

Education - PISA 2025: Results to be presented in Berlin

By withut-me 07.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated In the 2025 PISA study, approximately 6,700 German students tested performed worse than in 2022. Over 760,000 peers worldwide participated, with a focus on natural sciences.
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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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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Right to Repair: Four out of five smartphones with incomplete repair label

By withut-me 07.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Over 80 percent of smartphones sold in the EU lack required repair information on their energy labels, according to the Right to Repair initiative. Manufacturers are assigning top ratings despite missing data, and authorities are apparently not enforcing compliance.
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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights

Rostock Higher Regional Court on Cruise Travel Conditions: Demanding Rebooking and Cancellation Fees Goes Too Far

By withut-me 07.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Rostock Higher Regional Court ruled that Aida Cruises can no longer use certain clauses in its travel conditions. These include an 80 percent cancellation fee for partial cancellations in multi-bed cabins and the obligation for travelers to bear quarantine costs themselves.
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