The Indian government has issued a private order requiring smartphone makers like Apple to pre-install an unremovable state security app. The move, framed as a tool for finding lost phones, guarantees government tracking capabilities and follows other privacy-invasive mandates for encrypted apps.
Coupang, one of South Korea’s largest online retailers, has disclosed a massive data breach affecting nearly 34 million customers. The unauthorized access began on June 24, 2025, and wasn’t fully contained until after November 18. Police are investigating a former Chinese employee now living abroad.
Voters in Austin and Charlotte just decided on major tax increases, but with wildly different turnout. The results make a strong case for a Texas-style reform that would force these votes to happen only in high-turnout November elections.
