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Ubisoft Union Slams CEO After "Major Reset" Sparks Strike - Professional coverage
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Ubisoft Union Slams CEO After “Major Reset” Sparks Strike

According to Wccftech, Ubisoft announced a "major reset" last week, restructuring the entire company into five 'Creative Houses' and creating…

TikTok's US Arm Now Wants Your Precise Location Data - Professional coverage
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TikTok’s US Arm Now Wants Your Precise Location Data

According to Tech Digest, TikTok's new American entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, has updated its privacy policy to allow…

Windows 11 Boot Failures Hit After January Updates - Professional coverage
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Windows 11 Boot Failures Hit After January Updates

According to TheRegister.com, Microsoft is investigating reports that its January 2026 security updates are causing a "limited number" of physical…

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UK Regulators Accused of Overlooking Toxic ‘Forever Chemical’ Emissions at Lancashire Plant

British regulators are reportedly failing to test for a specific reprotoxic “forever chemical” manufactured by a Lancashire chemicals plant, despite evidence of significant emissions. Independent sampling has confirmed the presence of EEA-NH4 in soils around the facility, raising concerns about potential health risks to nearby communities.

Regulatory Gaps in Forever Chemical Monitoring

Environmental regulators in the UK are reportedly overlooking a specific toxic PFAS chemical produced by a Lancashire manufacturing plant, despite evidence of emissions and potential health risks, according to recent investigations. The Environment Agency has been testing for various chemical substances around AGC Chemicals’ facility but has excluded EEA-NH4 from its monitoring program, sources indicate.

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Google Abandons Privacy Sandbox Initiative, Leaving Chrome Users With Continued Tracking Concerns

Google has confirmed it is retiring most Privacy Sandbox technologies after years of development failed to produce viable alternatives to tracking cookies. The decision represents a significant reversal in the company’s privacy roadmap for Chrome, which dominates both mobile and desktop browser markets. Industry analysts suggest this development means comprehensive privacy protection for Chrome users remains elusive.

Privacy Initiative Officially Scrapped

Google has confirmed that its ambitious Privacy Sandbox initiative is being largely phased out after six years of development, according to reports from multiple industry sources. The project, which aimed to create privacy-preserving alternatives to third-party tracking cookies, has reportedly been retired due to low adoption rates and technical challenges.