Meta's smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especially bad actors are using the glasses to film themselves "pranking" random strangers. Women have become unsuspecting social media content for men filming themselves […]
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After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses
Remember when Meta was planning to charge a $20 monthly subscription fee for the smart glasses feature that lets people hear each other more clearly – even though that feature runs locally on your glasses and doesn't require the cloud? Meta has paused those plans, spokesperson Tyler Yee confirms to The Verge. The company is […]
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Electricity firm lost 280 million baht in stolen power to organised crime bitcoin mining gang says PM
Electricity firm lost 280 million baht in stolen power to organised crime bitcoin mining gang says PM
A suspected bitcoin mining empire powered by stolen electricity has been dismantled after DSI raids seized 1,900 machines. More than ฿280 million in power was… Read More ›
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Crackdown turned nightmare for foreign owners with plan to treat nominee schemes as money laundering
Crackdown turned nightmare for foreign owners with plan to treat nominee schemes as money laundering
Thailand’s nominee crackdown could become far more severe as a proposal would make hidden foreign ownership a money laundering crime. AMLO powers, land seizures, asset… Read More ›
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Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after Trump’s latest tariff blitz placed Thailand in the tougher 12.5% bracket. Ministers are rushing negotiations as Washington… Read More ›
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Reviewer wins Phuket defamation trial but Thailand’s draconian laws are a danger to foreign visitors
Reviewer wins Phuket defamation trial but Thailand’s draconian laws are a danger to foreign visitors
Think before posting in Thailand. A Phuket court threw out a five million baht lawsuit over a one-star review. However, the case exposes harsh defamation… Read More ›
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