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Paul Raffile, a seasoned intelligence professional, found himself at a pivotal juncture when a job offer from Meta was unexpectedly rescinded as he was on the cusp of overseeing Human Exploitation investigations within the organization. In a LinkedIn post, Raffile writes "Meta fired me before I even started" before going on to share that he intended to leverage his expertise in threat intelligence and security risk management to address human trafficking and sextortion, with a primary focus on mitigating the proliferation of these crimes in the digital domain. The events leading to the reversa...
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Neuralink's first human implant hit a snag last week, with reports suggesting tiny wires crucial for brain signal detection dislodged. Sources familiar with the matter revealed this issue has been known for years at Elon Musk's company. Three sources familiar with the testing claim that animal trials conducted before last year's US approval indicated a potential for the implanted wires to retract. This retraction could also dislodge the delicate electrodes responsible for deciphering brain signals. According to the sources, Neuralink believes the risk of wire retraction to be minimal, ignoring...
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Apple's recent iOS 17.5 update, which the company encouraged users to download as soon as possible, has a bug causing users to see photos they deleted years ago reappear in their phone's photo library. Reddit user (Specialist-Fix8528) reported on the platform that after updating, their camera roll displayed previously deleted explicit photos taken with their partner years ago. The user expressed shock and discomfort, stating they saw the inappropriate content while attempting to send another picture. "I went to send a picture and saw that the latest pictures were (not safe for work) material w...
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In a story that can rival the most gripping criminal film, police cracked a criminal organisation's encrypted messaging app, leading to the arrest of over 30 high profile criminals and the uncovering of a vicious plan sparked by a stolen drug shipment. Huyton Firm kingpins plotted the murders of rivals suspected of stealing over £1 million of cocaine, as revealed by 10,000 decrypted messages obtained by BBC Panorama following a successful legal challenge. The messages revealed plans for horrific violence, including a hand grenade attack. The Huyton Firm, a Merseyside crime gang named after its...
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The General Manager of TikTok's operations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland has been temporarily relieved of his responsibilities following allegations of a toxic workplace environment. Tobias Henning is currently under investigation by the social media platform after several female employees accused him of mistreatment. Earlier this week, workers in TikTok's German offices were informed of Henning's absence from the company and updated on the situation. According to a current TikTok employee, Henning's mistreatment of staff has been a long-standing issue, and senior staff have been aware ...
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One of the co-founders of Neuralink, Benjamin Rapoport, has departed from the Elon Musk-led brain-computer interface company due to safety concerns. The departure of this top executive intensifies the ongoing debate about the safety and ethics of brain-computer interfaces. During a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal's podcast "The Future of Everything," Rapoport made a startling admission. A neurosurgeon by profession, Rapoport admitted he had spared no effort in his bid to advance neural interfaces from science to medicine. However, he emphasised prioritising safety when merging ne...
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Jeff Pu, a renowned analyst from Haitong International Securities, has unveiled some bold predictions for Apple's future in the next two years. Pu said a new, slimmer iPhone 17 model could be in the offing. Moreover, he suggests that Apple will foray into the foldable phone market. Citing increased activity in the supply chain, Pu suggests Apple has ramped up the development of foldable devices. 9to5Mac reported on Pu's insights regarding Apple's foldable plans. The rumour mill has been churning out speculations about Apple's first-ever foldable smartphone, allegedly dubbed the iPhone Fold. Pr...
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China's dominance in EV and battery production is a pivotal factor in Tesla's ascent as the world's premier electric vehicle manufacturer. This is underscored by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently emphasized the Super Power's increasing importance for his company. Despite this, India's potential for EV development remains a compelling prospect. Just a week after delaying his visit to India, Musk prioritised China, traveling to Beijing to advocate for Full Self-Driving technology. This trip highlights China's crucial role as the world's most valuable electric vehicle maker in Tesla's global supp...
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Famous Chinese influencer Xu Jiayi (also known as Thurman Maoyibei) had her social media accounts taken down after she fabricated a story about a Chinese boy forgetting his school books in a Paris restaurant. In February 2024, the 29-year-old was at a cafe in Paris for the Lunar New Year when she alleges a server approached her regarding two Chinese schoolbooks left in the toilets. Xu posted about it across her social media channels, with an accumulative following of 30 million fans. She claimed the books belonged to a Grade 1 student named Qin Lang from Xichang Primary School and that she was...
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Following a wave of recent leaks surrounding the successor to the iPhone 15 series, a new image appears to confirm a major rumoured change for the iPhone 16: Larger displays on the Pro and Pro Max models. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), tipster Sonny Dickson shared an image purporting to show dummy models of all four iPhone 16 variants: the standard iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. While Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 16 lineup later this year, the image includes notations indicating the supposed sizes of each device. The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16...
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