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London Police Extends Palantir AI Pilot After Mayor Blocks Contract
The Metropolitan Police secured a 12-month extension to a Palantir AI pilot after Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50m deal, highlighting tensions over surveillance technology.

Why Your iPhone Battery Icon Turns Yellow And What It Means
A yellow battery icon on an iPhone signals Low Power Mode is active. This feature extends battery life by reducing background activity and performance.

The Hidden Costs of Holding Onto Obsolete Technology
Holding onto old tech devices poses security risks and environmental harm. Experts urge consumers to discard outdated hardware like DVD players and old smartphones.

New Show HN Project Expands Access to DRM-Free Books
A new project posted on Show HN offers a growing collection of DRM-free books, challenging restrictive digital publishing models.

As Big Tech Hiring Tightens, Startups Emerge as Stronger Career Path
AI reshapes tech hiring, making startups a prime route for top talent as big companies slow recruitment. Smaller firms offer faster growth and real impact.

WhatsApp Usernames Arrive This Year With Early Reservation Option
WhatsApp will let users chat without sharing phone numbers. Usernames launch later this year with early reservation starting now.

Surround Sound Speaker Counts: A New Reality for Home Theaters
The era of cramming a living room with speakers is evolving. Discover how modern audio tech changes how many you actually need.

European Digital ID Wallets Risk Reinforcing Big Tech Dominance
New European digital identity mandates may paradoxically strengthen Google and Apple's market power by requiring cross-platform compatibility.

Over One Million Passport Records Exposed in Major Data Leak
A data leak has exposed over one million passport records online, raising serious concerns about identity theft and national security. The breach highlights the vulnerability of sensitive personal data stored by various entities.

ASML's $400 Million Lithography Machine Deepens Chip Industry's Dependence on One Company
ASML's new $400 million high-NA EUV machine sustains Moore's Law and AI chip production but intensifies geopolitical risks tied to its near-total market control.