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Punkt made a name for itself with minimalist phones focused on voice and text. Now, they’ve launched their first smartphone, the MC02, blending utility, privacy, and minimalism. While Apple and Google dominate the market, challengers like Punkt offer alternatives for those seeking a different digital experience.
Meta faced backlash last year for its controversial decision in the European Union to introduce a paid ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram. Users were required to agree to being tracked and profiled for ad targeting or pay a monthly fee for an ad-free experience. This move has sparked complaints from consumer rights groups, who argue that it violates EU data protection rules.
Apple has decided to halt its long-standing project to develop an autonomous electric car, with executives informing the team in a brief meeting on Tuesday morning. The company is expected to let go of hundreds of employees from the project team, and all work on the initiative has been stopped, according to sources.
Apple’s much-anticipated Vision Pro headset was released on February 2 in the United States, marking a significant leap into the mixed-reality realm. Priced at $3,499 (£2,749), the high-end device has been available for pre-order for US customers since mid-January, with no confirmed launch date yet for the United Kingdom.
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