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Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
August 4, 2026Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer - Reuters
Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer Reuters
July 8, 2026Tech Now
Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.
May 9, 2026Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.
May 8, 2026Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials
Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".
March 10, 2026TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
March 4, 2026Meta executive warned Facebook Messenger encryption plan was 'so irresponsible', shows court filing - Reuters
Meta executive warned Facebook Messenger encryption plan was 'so irresponsible', shows court filing Reuters
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Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that deals with objections to the use of covert surveillance powers. The tech giant has not told BBC New
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PSA: Instagram Encrypted Messaging Ends on Friday, May 8
Instagram will remove end-to-end encryption for direct messages between users from May 8, 2026. When the date comes around, Meta will potentially be able to see the contents of all messages between us
Meta ends end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs starting May 8
Meta has officially ended end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Instagram Direct Messages from May 8, reversing a privacy feature it introduced in 2023. The company said only a small number of users were a
Warning: Instagram DMs Lose End-to-End Encryption Starting Today
As of today, end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages is no longer available. DMs that you send to people on Instagram will no longer feature full encryption, and your conversations are not
Meta can see your Instagram messages now, and it's time to stop using it
You no longer have to pay for Gemini’s smartest organization tool Google AI is creeping into every app on your phone. Here is how to disable it Google finally explains why the AICore app is eating u
Tech Now - Deep Dive: Underwater Tech
Andrew Rogers explores the latest tech being trialled to help people stay underwater for longer and Joe Tidy reports on a huge U-turn for big tech as Instagram stops end-to-end encryption. More
Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials
Signal has warned users to look out for signs of scams, after Dutch intelligence said high-profile users of the secure messaging app were being targeted by hackers. Dutch cybersecurity agencies said
TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - the controversial privacy feature used by nearly all its rivals - arguing it makes users less safe. E2EE means only the sender and recipient o
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