The United Kingdom has dropped its demand that Apple provide backdoor access to Americans’ encrypted data following negotiations with the Trump administration. The move, confirmed Tuesday by President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, ends months of tensions over privacy and surveillance concerns.
Volkswagen has sparked controversy by introducing a new subscription model that charges drivers extra to unlock the full performance of its ID.3 electric hatchback. Instead of paying for mechanical upgrades, owners must now pay a monthly fee to access horsepower already built into the vehicle.