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World App adds encrypted chat & human ID in Malaysia

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World rolls out an updated World App in Malaysia, merging encrypted chat with proof-of-humanness checks to tackle bots and deepfakes online.
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Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

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Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
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UK may impose two-hour social media limit for under-16s

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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The UK government plans to impose a two-hour daily social media limit for under-16s to tackle youth compulsive behaviour and online harms.
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Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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Edinburgh tops the UK in searches for encrypted messaging apps, with 16 inquiries per 1,000 residents, highlighting growing concern for digital privacy.
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Monash University and CSIRO create quantum-secure online transaction algorithm

Wed, 15th Nov 2023
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CSIRO, in association with Monash University, creates 'LaV', a quantum-secure algorithm enhancing online transactions.
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Twilio unveils CustomerAI; expands Google Cloud partnership

Thu, 8th Jun 2023
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Twilio unveils CustomerAI ahead of SIGNAL and simultaneously expands on its long-standing partnership with Google Cloud.
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Toshiba offers 3G-capable laptops

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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Toshiba partners with Telecom to launch 3G-capable laptops via the XT network, enhancing mobile computing with embedded SIM cards and antennas.