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Booked By Big Brother? NY Burglar Nabbed In Dutchess County Using Controversial Cams, Cops Say
A bookstore burglar was captured in New York with the assistance of controversial surveillance technology, police said Tuesday, April 14.
Cops said Thomas Luxton, 22, was spotted at Braveheart Book and Bazaar in Stephentown on Monday, April 13, according to Albany ABC affiliate WTEN.
The store’s owner, Louise Hendry, said she was on the property and observed Luxton on her own cameras inside the store while it was closed, WTEN reported. Officers actually walked past Luxton unknowingly when they arrived to investigate, Rensselaer County Undersheriff Michael Dinardo told the station.
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Payments Start In $725M Facebook Settlement: How Much You Could Get
If you had a Facebook account from 2007 to 2022, you may soon see money from a massive class action settlement.
Payments have begun in Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement. Every Facebook user in the US between Thursday, May 24, 2007, and Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, was eligible for payouts.
The case stems from Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm tied to far-right strategist Steve Bannon, the Associated Press reported. Cambridge Analytica harvested data from millions of Facebook users to support President Donald Trump’s 2016 election win.
In December 2022, Me…
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies
Giorgio Armani, the visionary who redefined men’s style with his impeccably tailored suits and minimalist elegance, has died.
The trailblazing Italian designer was 91 years old.
The fashion house announced that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones" on Thursday, Sept. 4.
The company said that a funeral chamber would be open in Milan on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, with a private funeral to follow at a later date.
In announcing its founder's death, the company noted that he “worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections,…
You Could Get Up To $100 In Apple's $95M Siri Eavesdropping Settlement: Here's How
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million after its Siri voice assistant was accused of secretly recording private conversations.
The tech giant approved the settlement in the class action lawsuit, which claimed Siri sometimes turned on by mistake and captured the conversations of unaware users. Apple has denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case.
Anyone who bought or owned a Siri-enabled device between Sunday, Sept. 17, 2014, and Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, can file a claim. The settlement covers iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod Touches, and Apple T…
Lucchese Mob Ran Illegal Gambling Ring Across NJ; 39 Arrested Including Councilman: AG
A two-year investigation into an underground gambling empire allegedly run by members of the Lucchese Crime Family has led to charges against 39 individuals, including mob leaders, poker club managers, sportsbook agents — and even a sitting Prospect Park councilman, authorities said.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the takedown on Friday, April 11, following multi-agency raids at 12 locations across northern New Jersey earlier in the week. Among the sites: four poker clubs operating out of Totowa, Garfield, and Woodland Park, including two hidden behind functioning restaurants,…
Major Upgrade Now Available Across Apple Devices: What’s Inside
Apple is rolling out a sweeping software update packed with new tools, privacy-forward AI features, and expanded support for users worldwide.
The latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS—iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 — are now available after being launched late in the day on Monday, March 31.
The update brings Apple Intelligence capabilities to more regions and languages, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Simplified Chinese. English localization has also expanded to Singapore and India.
For the first time, iPhone and iP…
Alleged Eavesdropping Costs $95 Million As Apple Reaches Siri Settlement
Apple will pay a $95 million settlement regarding allegations that its virtual assistant, Siri, eavesdropped on users without their consent, according to multiple reports.
The settlement, filed in federal court in Oakland, California this week, addresses a lawsuit that dates back five years and must be approved by a US District judge at a hearing on Friday, Feb. 14, Bloomberg Law reports.
The lawsuit claims that Siri was activated to record conversations even when users did not use the launching phrase, “Hey, Siri.”
These recordings were allegedly shared with third parties s to target user…
Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads
Apple has unveiled new updates that bring advanced AI and emoji tools to its iPhone and iPad devices.
Released on Wednesday, Dec. 11, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 expand Apple Intelligence with features like ChatGPT integration, custom emoji creation, and visual design tools.
Key Updates
ChatGPT Integration: Siri and Writing Tools now support ChatGPT for generating content, solving problems, and enhancing productivity. Privacy settings ensure user control over data.
Image Playground: This tool allows users to design custom visuals by inputting text descriptions, wit…
Israeli-American Citizen From NY, Thought Taken Hostage, Confirmed Killed In Oct. 7 Attack
More than a year of agonizing uncertainty has come to a tragic end for the family of a New York native thought to have been taken hostage during the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Omer Neutra, from Long Island’s Plainview, was killed during the attacks that claimed the lives of another 1,200 men, women, and children, the Israeli government confirmed Monday, Dec. 2.
The 21-year-old moved to Israel when he was 18 to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a gap year, his parents Orna and Ronen said in a video shared by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
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Son From NY Accused Of Killing Wealthy Financier In Ireland
A Connecticut financier was killed at an Ireland hotel after he flew from the United States to care for his mentally ill son. Now his son is charged with the assault that killed him, the BBC reported.
New York City resident Henry McGowan, age 30, of Brooklyn, is accused of killing his father, 66-year-old John McGowan, of New Canaan, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the outlet said.
The New York Times reported that Henry flew to Ireland earlier this week to stay at Ballyfin Demesne, a hotel in County Laois. Henry suffers from bipolar disorder, and when John learned his son had left the count…
