Big Tech and the digital economy

North Korean Group Blamed for Record $6.3bn Binance Hack in Largest Crypto Heist Ever

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has suffered an industry-record $6.3 billion hack attributed to North Korean state-backed hackers. While approximately $3 billion in assets have been located and…

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Big Tech and the digital economy

General Motors Agrees to $220 Million Settlement Over Multi-State Data Privacy Lawsuit

General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of 35 US states and the District of Columbia regarding its Smart Driver program. The settlement addresses allegations…

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Big Tech and the digital economy

Investigation Reveals Dangerous Conditions and Exploitation Among Migrant Workers in Europe's Datacentre Boom

A joint investigation by the Guardian and Investigate Europe exposes severe safety hazards, disease outbreaks, and unpaid wages affecting migrant workers constructing datacentres across Europe for major tech giants…

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Big Tech and the digital economy

Why Your Smartwatch Cannot Distinguish Between Stress and Excitement

While smartwatches can track physiological changes linked to anxiety, a study reveals that elevated heart rates do not always reflect actual stress, as devices struggle to differentiate between negative pressure and…

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