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- 1Nearly two million told to evacuate as typhoon batters Japan●Nearly two million urged to evacuate as powerful typhoon batters Japan | BBC News
A powerful typhoon is sweeping across Japan, with authorities urging nearly two million people to evacuate their homes. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued across affected regions as the storm brings destructive winds and heavy rain, raising concerns about flooding, landslides and widespread damage. Emergency services are on standby, and transport disruptions are expected to continue while the typhoon moves across the country.
- 2LG smart TVs found logging data and microphone audio in standby▼LG smart TVs were found logging and uploading data even in standby, with tests also detecting microphone recording while
Tests on LG smart TVs found the devices logging and uploading data even while in standby mode, with microphone recording detected while the TV was offline. The investigation reportedly found Wi-Fi scanning, location data collection, and automatic content recognition tracking what users watch. Privacy advocates are urging owners to avoid connecting smart TVs to the internet.
- 3Imola on standby as F1 weighs Qatar and Abu Dhabi races●Imola Sits on Standby As Formula 1 Awaits a Decision on Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix
Formula 1 has placed the Imola circuit in Italy on standby while it awaits a decision on whether the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix can go ahead as planned. The outcome will determine the final shape of the season's closing calendar, with Imola positioned as a potential replacement venue if either of the flyaway races is cancelled.
- 4Whiskey cream sauce Cornish hen recipe wins fans▼Cornish game hen with whiskey and cream sauce. Is the perfect last-minute get-together dinner meal. Easy to prepare, and
Home cooks are sharing a quick recipe for Cornish game hen in a whiskey and cream sauce, billed as ideal for last-minute get-togethers. Half a hen is said to offer a good balance of white and dark meat, and keeping a couple in the freezer makes it an easy standby when guests arrive on short notice.
- 5iPhone StandBy night mode set for unannounced new features●iPhone Duo StandBy night mode is going to get some unannounced features
Apple's StandBy night mode, the dimmed clock display the iPhone shows when charging sideways in low light, is expected to gain additional features that the company has not yet announced. AppleInsider reports that the mode is set for enhancements beyond what was shown when StandBy was introduced with iOS 17. Details of the new functions have not been disclosed, leaving iPhone users speculating about what improvements may arrive in a future software update.
- 6Leaked iOS Code Reveals Five Unreleased StandBy Views●Leaked iOS Code Points to Five Unreleased StandBy Views for iPhone Duo
Leaked iOS code reportedly reveals five StandBy display modes that Apple has not yet released, apparently designed for a forthcoming pair of iPhones. The discovery suggests new lock-screen layouts could arrive in a future software update, and tech commentators are speculating about what the modes might offer and which devices will support them.
- 7Bank of Canada Urges Banks to Use Liquidity Facility Freely●Bank of Canada urges banks to use liquidity facility without stigma
The Bank of Canada is calling on banks to make use of its liquidity facility without worrying about stigma, stressing that borrowing from the central bank should be seen as normal prudential practice rather than a sign of weakness. The message aims to encourage institutions to tap standby funding when needed, reflecting broader concern among regulators that fear of reputational damage can deter healthy banks from accessing liquidity in times of stress.