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Aloha Browser Crushes Cookies and Restores User Control to Protect Privacy with Industry-First Browser-Level Solution

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Aloha released a groundbreaking “one and done” feature that eliminates cookie banners while allowing users to make conscious decisions on what data they share with websites.

Aloha’s approach is the first to allow users to set cookie preferences at the browser level, and automatically applies them across all websites. Unlike solutions that simply “turn off” cookie banners, which allow each website to decide what data to collect, Aloha gives users control of their personal data.

The solution demonstrates how the new consent management standard the company advocates for can be implemented, inviting industry leaders to develop their own implementations and unite in creating a more private, user-friendly internet for everyone. 

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Privacy-first Aloha Browser today released a new Cookie Consent Management feature to eliminate the hassle of “annoying cookie banners,” improving the browsing experience while protecting user privacy. This new feature eradicates the constant barrage of cookie pop-ups by allowing users to set their cookie preferences just once, at the browser level. The company launches it today for all iOS users worldwide, with an Android release expected in early 2025.

The overwhelming number and complexity of cookie requests often lead users to make quick decisions, with nearly 70% either disregarding cookie banners or closing them. This leads to more data collection than they might prefer if given a less frequent, more meaningful choice. The current implementation of GDPR cookies consent management, intended to protect privacy, is leading to more data collection, rather than less. Cookie banners disrupt the browsing experience, causing many users to resort to ad-blockers, which remove the banners but may expose them to unwanted data collection. 

“How the industry manages cookie consent is backward and has actually backfired. It’s time to give users the ability to manage their privacy preferences across the web without being constantly interrupted by cookie pop-ups,” said Andrew Frost Moroz, the Founder of Aloha Browser. “Many solutions on the market block cookie pop-up banners, causing them to disappear from the browser, but this creates a misleading illusion of privacy. We aim to fix that by giving users the chance to make informed decisions about the data they choose to share with websites.”

The reality is websites begin collecting user’s information by default as soon as a person visits them. Simply ignoring, closing or blocking cookie pop-up banners does not mean the user is opting out. Other existing solutions do not send any refusal to the website, meaning it continues collecting all user data by default. 

To address this challenge, Aloha’s created Cookie Consent Management, a groundbreaking solution that gives users the power to set their cookie preferences at the browser level. These preferences are then automatically applied to every website visited, eliminating the need for per-site pop-ups. This approach reduces interruptions and ensures that user privacy decisions are meaningful and informed. 

The solution offers comprehensive consent options, allowing users to ‘Allow all’ cookies, ‘Reject all’ cookies, create custom settings for different cookie categories, or customize preferences for specific websites, just once, at the browser level. The browser securely stores these preferences and uses a standardized API for websites to query the user’s consent status.

Aloha’s unique approach enhances the effectiveness of current cookie consent management practices while complying with GDPR and other privacy regulations. The revolutionary approach was presented at W3C’s annual conference TPAC 2024 earlier this year, where it garnered initial industry support. 

Here’s how Aloha Browser users can try the new Cookie Consent Management feature:

Open Aloha Browser and go to the settings menu.

Navigate to the AdBlock section within settings.

Locate and select the GDPR Consent option.

From here, you can set your cookie preferences, such as enabling or disabling cookies, and customize the settings to match your preferences for different websites.

Once set, these preferences will automatically apply to every website you visit, eliminating the need for cookie banners to appear repeatedly.

To learn more about Aloha’s cookie consent management solution, visit Aloha Browser.

The specifications for Aloha’s solution, alongside an example of its implementation, are in Aloha’s public GitHub repository.

Press releases in German, French, and Italian along with infographics and images that illustrate our approach are available here.

About Aloha Browser

Since 2015, Cyprus-based Aloha Browser has set out to make digital freedom and digital privacy accessible to everyone. Through its privacy-first web browser and Private AI Assistant, Aloha offers a seamless and intuitive user experience while providing unparalleled data protection, security and easy access to online content anytime, anywhere.

The company has adhered to the principle of safeguarding user data. It refrains from any collection, storage, or monetization of user data and derives its revenue from its premium services. Aloha verifies the safety of its open-source engine daily, creates and designs all other browser elements and features in-house. Aloha’s core product is its private and secure web browser, which includes a free encrypted and unlimited VPN with no logs, built-in AdBlock, enhanced privacy features like biometrics-locked tabs, a powerful file manager and a media player with native VR video support. Aloha Browser is currently available for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPad and Android platforms, with millions of users worldwide. Find out more at https://alohabrowser.com/ 

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Smarter Cars, Robots and Disease Prevention: WSTDF Examines How Future Industries Take Shape

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CHONGQING, China, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from iChongqing.

The 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum opened in Chongqing on October 21, bringing together around 800 participants, including experts and scholars, to explore how automotive technology, robotics and other advances could shape future industries.

Wang Guangqian, President of the China Association for Science and Technology, called for technological breakthroughs, closer integration of technological and industrial innovation, greener development and stronger technology governance. He emphasized that future industries connect science and technology with the economy.

Li Junhua, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, described engineering as a bridge between scientific discovery and industrial practice. He stressed that achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals requires stronger international scientific cooperation and participation by all countries and communities.

Zhu Huarong, Chairman of China Changan Automobile Group, said cars were evolving from transportation tools into “self-evolving intelligent car robots.” The automotive industry is increasingly integrating AI, chips, communications and big data, with applications extending into energy and urban governance. In Chongqing, vehicle-road-cloud data integration supports traffic management, while vehicle-to-grid interaction and integrated energy systems could turn vehicles into mobile nodes in green energy networks.

David Lopez Perez, Professor at Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Spain, outlined applications ranging from urban drones and industrial inspection robots to humanoid assistants for older adults. Robots must reason, plan and coordinate, supported by digital twins, intelligent systems and future 6G networks. Interoperability and standardization remain essential.

Nils Stenseth, Member of Academia Europaea and Professor at the University of Oslo, described using air travel data to build a digital twin model exploring how to prevent local epidemics from becoming global pandemics. He highlighted multisource data, digital technologies and a strong global surveillance network as tools for addressing emerging pathogens.

Together, these examples underscored the importance of interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral and international cooperation in translating advanced technologies into practical solutions.

The opening ceremony also released the Top 10 Science and Technology Foresights of 2026, covering areas including AI, brain-computer interfaces and space resource development, alongside an intelligent sensing industry map and other outcomes.

Held in Chongqing for the first time since its launch in 2019, the forum ran through October 23, featuring 12 parallel forums on intelligent sensing, AI-powered simulation, embodied intelligence, smart manufacturing, green energy and new-energy vehicles, among other fields.

For more information about the 2026 WSTDF, click here.

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Distribution Utility Meet (DUM 2026) to Bring Together India’s 40+ Power Distribution Utilities in Jaipur on 27-28 October 2026

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10th Edition of the Annual Conference and Exhibition of Power Distribution Utilities for Collaborative Growth | 27–28 October 2026 | Jaipur

NEW DELHI, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) will organize the 10th edition of the Distribution Utility Meet (DUM 2026), India’s flagship annual conference and exhibition for the power distribution sector, on 27–28 October 2026 at Jaipur, Rajasthan. The milestone edition is being held in partnership with all three Rajasthan DISCOMs, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL), Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL) and Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) as Host Utilities. DUM 2026 is supported by the Ministry of Power, NITI Aayog, Energy Department of Rajasthan Government, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and All India DISCOMs Association (AIDA). Power Foundation of India (PFI) is the Knowledge Partner, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) is the RE Partner and Pelocal is the Powered by Partner.

Since its first edition in Bengaluru in 2017, DUM has been held in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Kochi, and Lucknow, with two digital editions in 2020 and 2021. The 9th edition in Mumbai in November 2025 drew over 600 participants, including senior officers from 45 DISCOMs. The 10th edition comes to Rajasthan, one of India’s leading renewable energy states, making Jaipur a fitting venue for discussions on integrating renewables, storage and new large loads into distribution grid. DUM 2026 is expected to bring together over 500 participants, including senior officials from 40+ DISCOMs across India and 100+ speakers, including senior utility leaders, regulators, policymakers, researchers and technology providers.

Honorable Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma is expected to inaugurate DUM 2026 along with Honorable Minister of State for Energy, Shri Heera Lal Nagar on 27th October 2026 at The Lalit, Jaipur. 

Announcing the event, Shri Reji Kumar Pillai, President, ISGF, said: “DUM has grown over ten editions into the one platform where India’s DISCOM leaders assemble together and learn from each other’s successes. As distribution utilities move from turnaround to transformation, with smart meters, distributed renewables, storage and new large loads such as AI data centres and EVs, that peer learning matters more than ever. We are delighted to bring the 10th edition to Rajasthan with all three state DISCOMs as host utilities.”

BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, BSES Yamuna Power Limited, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, The Tata Power Company Limited, Noida Power Company Limited and Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited join DUM 2026 as Co-Host Utilities. Oracle, Enspar and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) are the Thematic Session Partners, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) is the Exchange Partner and Wirepas is the Delegate Bag Partner. WorkOnGrid, Eaton, Reformtech Co., Ltd., REConnect Energy, Radius Synergies Pvt. Ltd. and Stelmec Limited joined as Technology Innovation Partners. Power Foundation of India (PFI) is the Knowledge Partner, RRECL is the RE Partner and Pelocal is the Powered by Partner.

The DUM 2026 exhibition will showcase technologies and solutions for the distribution sector. The exhibitors include Power Foundation of India, JVVNL, The Tata Power Company Limited, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, Brodersen Systems Pvt. Ltd., Taurus Powertronics, BENTEC, REConnect Energy, Oracle, Yitran Technologies, WorkOnGrid, Eaton, Reformtech Co., Ltd., RMC India, Enspar Sustainability Pvt. Ltd., Kimbal, Madhav Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Elektrolites, Phoenix Contact, Radius Synergies Pvt. Ltd., Stelmec Limited, Deliverain Research & Solutions, Future Grid, SM Systems, RRECL, Pelocal, and Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited.

Over two days, DUM 2026 will hold seven thematic sessions on the most pressing challenges and opportunities for DISCOMs:

DISCOMs Financial Transformation and Capital Market ReadinessScaling Digital Intelligence and Advanced Smart Meter Data AnalyticsRole of RE in Managing New and Emerging Loads and Ensuring Supply Reliability and Power QualityFlexibility Solutions for Distribution Networks and CEA Standards for Solar PV and BESSClimate Resilience and Securing the Physical Assets of DISCOMsIndia Energy Stack (IES), Data Exchange Framework, Cyber Security and Data Privacy for the Digital GridsBESS Applications in Power Distribution – Select Case Studies

Discussions will cover capital market instruments such as green and sustainability-linked bonds for DISCOMs, moving smart meter analytics from pilots to population scale, grid readiness for AI data centres and EV charging, grid-forming inverters for BESS, demand flexibility and time-of-day tariffs, climate-resilient network design, and DISCOM readiness for the India Energy Stack and the CEA (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Regulations, 2026.

DUM is a closed-door forum for power distribution utilities, with participation by invitation for DISCOMs, government and regulatory representatives. The meet provides a unique platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among the DISCOM community, technology providers and policymakers. DUM 2026 reaffirms India’s commitment to grid modernization, digitalization and the transition toward a Net Zero power sector, and to the principle that utilities grow stronger by learning from each other’s experiences.

For more information, visit www.dumindia.in

About India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF): India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) is a Think-Tank of global repute on Smart Energy, Electric Mobility and Smart Cities. ISGF, established as a Public Private Partnership initiative of Government of India in 2011, is spearheading the mission to accelerate electric grid modernization and energy transition in India. ISGF is registered as a Not-for-Profit Society under Indian Societies Act. The main objectives of ISGF are to conduct research and studies on evolving technologies related to clean energy, energy efficiency, electric mobility, energy transition and electric grid modernization relevant in the Indian context through case studies, pilot demonstrations, cost- benefit analysis and other ancillary activities. ISGF also brings together experts from policy, regulation, academia, and industry to formulate and support enabling policies, standards, and regulations. ISGF’s multidisciplinary team works closely with policymakers, regulators, utilities, academia, and industry leaders to shape enabling frameworks and standards. Website: www.indiasmartgrid.org 

About Distribution Utility Meet (DUM): DUM is ISGF’s annual conference and exhibition for India’s power distribution utilities. It brings together senior DISCOM leaders, the Ministry of Power, MNRE, CERC and SERCs, state energy departments, international utility experts, research institutions and industry to share experience, evaluate new technologies and business models, address the challenges of managing millions of distributed energy resources, and propose regulatory and policy interventions for DISCOM sustainability. Website: www.dumindia.in

 

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TIER IV and Technical University of Munich Bring NVIDIA Hyperion to Level 4 Autonomous Driving in Germany

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Announced at NVIDIA GTC Berlin, the initiative builds on the TUM Autoware Research Center by TIER IV and integrates NVIDIA Hyperion and Halos safety system to accelerate next-generation autonomous mobility

TOKYO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, the pioneering force behind Autoware, the world’s leading open-source software for autonomous driving, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) today announced an expanded collaboration centered on NVIDIA Hyperion and NVIDIA Halos safety system to scale safe, high-performance autonomous driving systems across Germany.

NVIDIA Hyperion is a reference sensor and compute platform for Level 4 autonomous vehicles and robotaxis. It combines NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor accelerated computing with the NVIDIA Halos safety system to accelerate safe, production-ready autonomy.

Building upon the recent establishment of the TUM Autoware Research Center by TIER IV, the initiative will integrate NVIDIA Hyperion, including high-performance dual-DRIVE AGX Thor configurations into Autoware-based autonomous vehicle projects across Germany.

By bringing together NVIDIA’s automotive-grade compute and safety technologies, Autoware’s open-source software and TUM’s automotive research expertise, the initiative will provide researchers and developers with a powerful environment for building, testing and validating next-generation autonomous driving systems.

The work will focus on translating advanced research into safe, scalable real-world deployments, including autonomous public transportation and robotaxi applications.

“To transition autonomous mobility from academic research to trusted, real-world deployment, leveraging cutting-edge hardware such as NVIDIA Hyperion alongside leading open-source platforms like Autoware is essential. This partnership allows us to rigorously test autonomous vehicle systems on German roads, ensuring public transit solutions are built on transparent, verifiably safe, and collaborative technology rather than restrictive proprietary systems,” said Prof. Markus Lienkamp, Technical University of Munich.

“Building on years of joint work on Autoware between TUM and TIER IV, integrating advanced platforms like NVIDIA Hyperion lets us push real-time vehicle control and software architecture to a whole new level,” added Prof. Johannes Betz.

Shinpei Kato, founder and CEO of TIER IV, commented, “Scaling safe autonomous driving globally requires moving beyond closed, black box systems toward open, interoperable architectures. TUM is an exceptional partner for advancing cutting-edge research, and NVIDIA Hyperion, together with NVIDIA’s leadership in high-performance compute and commitment to open-source software ecosystems, provides the solid foundation needed to accelerate scalable, publicly trusted autonomous transit in Germany and beyond.”

“NVIDIA Hyperion provides the reference sensor and compute architecture needed to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicles and robotaxis at scale,” said Rishi Dhall, vice president of automotive at NVIDIA. “Together with TIER IV and TUM, we are combining NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor and the NVIDIA Halos safety system with an open-source autonomous driving platform to accelerate safe, production-ready autonomy.”

*Autoware is a registered trademark of the Autoware Foundation.

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