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japantoday. com > category > tech > More-and-more-websites-want-proof-you%E2%80%99re-human. -Blame-the-bots

More and more websites want proof you're human. Blame the bots

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (611+ words) You're trying to book concert tickets before they sell out. You click the link and before you can make the payment, you're asked to identify traffic lights, bicycles or blurry crosswalks in a grid of tiny images. For many people,…...

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japantoday. com > category > tech > meta-launches-whatsapp-'incognito'-mode-to-address-privacy-concerns-for-ai-chats

Meta launches Whats App 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (448+ words) Meta Platforms said Wednesday it's rolling out an "incognito" mode for Whats App users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns about sensitive information that users share in chats. The social media…...

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japantoday. com > category > tech > european-minnows-bid-to-challenge-social-media-giants

European minnows bid to challenge social media giants

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (605+ words) A flurry of new schemes to launch Europe-based social networks faces a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector. Founders nevertheless see opportunity in the disillusionment and distrust of major platforms that…...

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japantoday. com > category > picture-of-the-day > don%27t-text-and-walk-please

Don't text and walk please

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (110+ words) A poster on the wall of a subway station in Tokyo urges commuters in four languages not to send text messages on their cell phones while walking. See that every day. People walking on roads or riding bicycles with their…...

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japantoday. com > category > tech > google-faces-new-uk-lawsuit-over-online-display-ads

Google faces new UK lawsuit over online display ads

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (285+ words) Google faces a fresh UK lawsuit accusing it of abusing its dominance in online display advertising, the claimants announced Thursday, in the latest antitrust action against the U. S. tech giant. The claim filed on behalf of British advertisers is seeking up…...

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japantoday. com > category > tech > some-iphone-owners-could-get-up-to-95-payment-after-apple-agrees-to-settle-case-for-250-million

Some i Phone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (444+ words) Owners of some i Phones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities. Apple trumpeted…...

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japantoday. com > category > business > pyongyang-calling-north-korea-shows-off-own-brand-phones

Pyongyang calling: North Korea shows off own-brand phones

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (403+ words) North Korea has welcomed foreign visitors and firms to a trade fair this week, showcasing homegrown products including the latest model of its sleek Jindallae smartphone. Diplomatically isolated and under biting sanctions over its nuclear and weapons programs, North Korea…...

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japantoday. com > category > world > germany-suspects-russia-is-behind-signal-phishing-that-targeted-top-officials

Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (474+ words) The German government suspects Russia is behind a series of phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, including two government ministers, military personnel and journalists, a government spokesperson said. Federal prosecutors have been conducting a preliminary investigation since mid-February 2026 into…...

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japantoday. com > category > features > lifestyle > japan-will-pay-you-%C2%A520-000-to-use-dating-apps

Japan will pay you "20, 000 to use dating apps

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (383+ words) So yes, there's money involved. But no, it's not about getting paid to swipe on dating apps. Kochi is offering financial support to unmarried residents aged roughly 20 to 39 who register on designated dating platforms. The goal isn't casual dating. It's…...

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japantoday. com > category > national > japan-eyes-stricter-age-checks-for-young-social-media-users

Japan eyes stricter age checks for social media users

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (210+ words) Japan's communications ministry plans to require social media platforms to conduct stricter age verification of users to address issues such as addiction and bullying among youth, according to a draft plan presented Wednesday. The ministry, however, said it is undesirable…...