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• Light Phone 3 Brings Requested Features
• Android Testing Anti-Theft AI In Brazil
• Musk Making Likes Disappear On Twitter
• Everything Else You Need To Know

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BeReal Bought by Voodoo for €500 Million
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Android Tests Anti-Theft AI in Brazil

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Google is rolling out an anti-theft feature for Android 15 in beta testing, but only for users in Brazil for now. This AI-powered tool uses motion sensors and other clues to detect phone thefts and automatically lock the device.

Brazil was chosen due to its high rate of phone thefts. If you live there, you can sign up to test the feature called Theft Detection Lock.

This is part of a larger security push for Android 15, which will also include a password-protected area for sensitive apps.

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• Ring – acquired by Amazon for $1.2B
• Nest – acquired by Google for $3.2B

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Their share price has risen 50% year-over-year, with strong upside as they scale into retail. Missed out on Ring and Nest? This is your chance to secure your stake in the smart home market.

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Elon Making Likes Disappear On X

X is rolling out a new feature that hides what users like by default.

This means you won’t see who liked other people’s posts, but you can still see who liked yours and the overall like count. Encouraging people to like freely without fear of judgement.

Now, you’ll be able to like all the edgy content your heart desires.

Everything Else You Need To Know

• Best Buy Lays Off Staff: Electronics retailer Best Buy is laying off employees and restructuring in response to falling sales. In-home designer positions were most affected.
• Mobile Driver’s Licenses Now Available in NY: New York has launched a digital driver’s license app as an optional way to verify identity.
• AI Speeds Up Financial Research: Startup Linq uses AI to automate tasks for financial analysts, raising $6.6 million.
• GM Pumps Money into Cruise: GM invests $850 million to keep self-driving car company Cruise afloat after a pedestrian injury. Cruise is expanding manual testing to Houston.
• New EV Charging Network Takes Shape: Ionna, a joint venture by 7 automakers, is building a national DC fast charging network in the US and Canada.

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