SUMMARY: Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit claiming its virtual assistant, Siri, eavesdropped on users without their consent for over a decade. The lawsuit accused Apple of activating Siri to record conversations even without the trigger phrase “Hey, Siri,” with some recordings allegedly shared with advertisers. While Apple maintains it did no wrong, the settlement requires judicial approval and could allow millions of affected consumers, who owned devices from September 2014 to the end of last year, to claim compensation of up to $20 per device. Attorneys may claim up to $29.6 million from the settlement.

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SUMMARY: Verizon plans to extend Super Bowl excitement beyond New Orleans by launching FanFest on February 9 in 30 NFL markets. This nationwide celebration will feature on-field access, live music, local chefs, and meet-and-greet opportunities with NFL legends. Eli Manning, a Super Bowl MVP, will serve as a FanFest ambassador, promoting the event as the “largest simultaneous Super Bowl party ever.” Attendees can engage in various activities, enjoy local entertainment, and explore NFL stadiums. Free tickets for Verizon customers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with the events expected to attract around 150,000 fans nationwide.

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SUMMARY: On New Year’s Day, 14 people tragically lost their lives when a driver sped through Bourbon Street in New Orleans, injuring around 30 others. Among the victims were Terrence Kennedy, a retired waiter; Billy DiMaio, a devoted family man from New Jersey; and Hubert Gauthreaux, a high school graduate. Other victims included Kareem Badawi, a freshman at Alabama, and Matthew Tenedorio, an audiovisual technician. Nikyra Dedeaux, an aspiring nurse, and Reggie Hunter, a devoted father, also perished. Nicole Perez, a single mother and deli manager, was killed, leaving her young son behind. Families are mourning these senseless losses.

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