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Jan 2, 2025 A significant data breach at Volkswagen revealed location data for thousands of vehicles, raising privacy concerns. Meanwhile, the U.K. is investigating IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp for potential competitive issues. Apple is offering free access to its popular streaming service, enticing new viewers. In a move to strengthen its robotics division, Samsung has become the largest shareholder of Rainbow Robotics, signaling a bold step into the future of humanoid technology.
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Cariad Data Leak
- Volkswagen's Cariad unit exposed customer data, including precise locations, for months.
- Security researchers discovered the data on an Amazon cloud server, impacting thousands of vehicles.
IBM & HashiCorp Merger Scrutiny
- The UK's CMA is investigating IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp for potential competition issues.
- The deal, worth $6.4 billion, would expand IBM's cloud and AI capabilities.
Free Apple TV+ Weekend
- Apple offered free access to Apple TV+ for a weekend, likely to entice new subscribers.
- This marked the first time Apple has offered such a promotion.