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US Military Disables Device Ad Trackers Following Location Data Leak Security Threats The United States Armed Forces have initiated a comprehensive operational blackout on advertising tracking identifiers across military-issued mobile devices and desktop computers. The coordinated action aims to block commercial data brokers from harvesting real-time location telemetry of active-duty military personnel, following intelligence reports that commercial location data was exploited to target American military installations in the Middle East. Prompted by these operational vulnerabilities, lawmakers are pressing the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to launch an official inquiry into whether military leadership has implemented adequate countermeasures against commercial data harvesting. Branch-by-Branch Rollout of Anti-Tracking Measures Official documentation released by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden details systematic efforts across military branches to disable tracking identifiers: U.S. Air Forc...

  Copper prices have surged this year, hitting multiple record highs, fueled by supply disruptions and concerns over potential US import tariffs, which led to heightened demand. This rally is expected to continue well into 2026. Analysts at Citi predict a significant upward spike in copper prices driven by strengthening demand, led primarily by the energy transition and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sectors. Electrification, grid expansion, and the construction of data centers all require substantial amounts of copper for wiring, current transmission, and cooling infrastructure.