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India scraps order for mandatory state app on smartphones

The Indian government has revoked a controversial order requiring all smartphones to come pre-loaded with a state security app, following fierce opposition from tech giants and privacy advocates. Read the full story.

Boy saves himself from electrocution in bed

An eight-year-old boy suffered severe burns after his chain necklace became caught in a phone charger while he slept. His quick thinking saved his life. Read his mother's urgent safety warning.

Radio Legend Brian Hayes Dies Aged 87

Tributes pour in for pioneering BBC and LBC presenter Brian Hayes, who has died at 87. The broadcaster transformed phone-in radio with his conversational style over a five-decade career.

Backdoor Browsing: The Commuter Guilty Pleasure

A new report dives into 'backdoor browsing' – reading a stranger's phone screen on public transport. Is it harmless curiosity or a privacy invasion? Experts and commuters weigh in.

Prison officer plays FIFA with inmate in cell

A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.

Felicity Kendal, 79, scares off phone thieves

Actress Felicity Kendal turned have-a-go hero, scaring off phone snatchers in Chelsea. The 79-year-old described the 'appalling' crime wave and her instinctive reaction.

Russia develops spy pigeons with brain implants

Russian scientists create remote-controlled pigeons using neural chips for surveillance operations. The birds can fly 310 miles daily with real-time direction control. Read the shocking details.

TfL's £4.3m annual phone bill revealed

Transport for London discloses it spent £4 million annually with O2 before switching to Vodafone. Discover the full financial details revealed by a Freedom of Information request.

Vance's Palantir ties threaten 2028 presidential ambitions

JD Vance faces mounting scrutiny over his deep connections to Palantir and Peter Thiel as he positions himself for a 2028 White House run. Will voter concerns about surveillance technology derail his political future?

WhatsApp data leak affects billions of users

Security researchers discovered a method to expose WhatsApp users' phone numbers and profile data. Learn how to protect your privacy and what this means for your security.

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