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Facebook blamed for driving up cellphone bills, but it’s not alone

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A default feature in Facebook’s mobile app that automatically launches videos in users’ newsfeeds has been blamed for devouring mobile phone users’ data and driving up their cellphone bills.

Consumer site MoneySavingExpert.com reported today that it has seen “many complaints” from users who believe a recent increase in data-related charges on their cellphone bills are the result of Facebook’s auto-play feature. The default setting for the auto-play feature launches and continues to play videos silently until the user either scrolls past it or clicks on it; if the user does the latter, the video then goes full-screen and activates audio. The silent auto-play occurs regardless of whether users are connected to Wi-Fi, LTE, or 3G.

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Brown signs Internet security bills – Los Angeles Times

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Brown signs Internet security bills
Los Angeles Times
SACRAMENTO — Californians who use the Internet will get new protection against identity theft and tracking of their personal data under a cluster of bills signed into law Friday by Gov. Jerry Brown. One measure requires state agencies and businesses …

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New Zealand spy bills key up controversy – Aljazeera.com

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New Zealand spy bills key up controversy
Aljazeera.com
Buchanan believes that the push in New Zealand for new spying powers is designed to complement US attempts to contain China's influence in the Pacific. "The focus on the enhanced GCSB cyber-security role is clearly directed at Chinese cyber-espionage," …

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