Some interesting privacy stories involving Big Tech:
- The Register reports that Samsung is promoting "first screen ads", which are seen by all users of its Smart TVs when they turn on, to advertisers despite increasing customer complaints.
- TechCrunch reveals Amazon is introducing a new way to pay with the palm of your hand when entering stores.
- The Guardian writes about Facebook merging its Messanger chat service with Instagram in a move said to make breaking up the company more difficult for antitrust regulators.
- Twitter on the other hand has revealed details of its latest security update.
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