TikTok does not plan to use end-to-end encryption for direct messages, saying it puts users at risk

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TikTok is bucking the industry trend by refusing to adopt end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for its direct messages, claiming the move would compromise user safety. In a briefing with BBC News at its London office, the social media company argued that because E2EE limits message access strictly to the sender and recipient, it would prevent safety teams and law enforcement from detecting real-world harms, like grooming and harassment. TikTok also noted that all direct messages on its platform are still secured using standard encryption.

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Tecno shows us what a modular phone concept looks like in 2026 at MWC

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Tecno Mobile is trying to bring modular phones back, at least in concept form. The Chinese tech manufacturer showcased a modular smartphone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. It uses what the company calls Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology, which lets you snap the accessories to the back of the very slim 4.9mm device. The modules interact with the phone with a combination of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mmWave, allowing them to share data instantly without connecting to physical ports.

Tecno came up with 10 different modules, including a 10-20x telephoto lens with a camera-like grip, a sleek 4.5mm thick 3,000mAh battery pack, extra speakers, and an antenna booster, to name a few.

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Apple unveils new display lineup including pro-grade Studio Display XDR

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Apple expanded its hardware ecosystem with the announcement of two new monitors: the updated Studio Display and the all-new Studio Display XDR. Designed to replace the aging Pro Display XDR, the new 27-inch XDR model features a 5K Retina display powered by mini-LED technology with over 2,000 local dimming zones. It boasts 2,000 nits of peak HDR brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync, offering what Apple calls the "ultimate front-of-screen performance" for high-end video editing and 3D rendering workflows.

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Apple doubles down on storage for the new M5-powered MacBook Air

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Apple's new MacBook Air is now supercharged by the M5 chip. This latest iteration focuses heavily on storage and speed, finally doubling the base storage capacity from 256GB to 512GB. For power users, Apple has also introduced a 4TB configuration option, paired with a new SSD that delivers twice the read/write performance of the previous generation. These upgrades make this laptop a much more capable tool for creators and students handling large libraries and artificial intelligence-related workloads.

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