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University of Melbourne's Wi-Fi Data Use Sparks Privacy Concerns

8/25/2025

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The University of Melbourne identified student protestors from a July 2024 sit-in using Wi-Fi data, prompting suspension warnings. A report indicated this violated privacy due to unclear policies, leading to revised data usage guidelines.
SK Hynix began mass production of 321-layer QLC NAND chips, promising enhanced performance and energy efficiency, with 2TB SSDs expected in 2026.
India prohibited online money games due to concerns over harm and addiction; Singapore's Grab resolved a pricing glitch that inflated fares to over S$1,000.

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The University of Melbourne identified student protestors from a July 2024 sit-in using Wi-Fi data, prompting suspension warnings. A report indicated this violated privacy due to unclear policies, leading to revised data usage guidelines.
SK Hynix began mass production of 321-layer QLC NAND chips, promising enhanced performance and energy efficiency, with 2TB SSDs expected in 2026.
India prohibited online money games due to concerns over harm and addiction; Singapore's Grab resolved a pricing glitch that inflated fares to over S$1,000.