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Yikes: Windows 10 Sees Uptick as Windows 11 Share Decreases
It's a worrying trend for Microsoft, especially since support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025.
Researcher Sues Meta for the Right to 'Turn Off' Facebook's News Feed
Ethan Zuckerman's Unfollow Everything 2.0 extension lets people erase all their follows and start from scratch, but Meta has previously argued that such tools violate its terms.
Effort to 'Rip and Replace' Huawei, ZTE Tech in US Backfires Due to Funding Woes
The funding shortfall will force some companies to 'shut down their networks or withdraw from the program,' while others will have to keep using tech the US has deemed a security risk.
Congress Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Save Low-Cost Broadband Program
One bill would raise money via spectrum auctions. Another would require internet providers and large online platforms to pay up. Neither are likely to see action before ACP funds run out.
Pentagon: Russia's Space Weapon Could Make Low-Earth Orbit Unusable
A Department of Defense official says Russia's space weapon would involve using a nuclear weapon to knock out satellites across Earth's orbit.
Enter the World of X-Men 97 and Other Pop Culture Favs Courtesy of Airbnb
Airbnb Icons recreates locales from movies, TV, art, and sports—like the house from Disney’s Up!—but space is extremely limited, so get your request in early if you're looking for a unique vacation.
Starlink Satellites Make Up 60% of All Active Spacecraft in Orbit
SpaceX now has nearly 5,900 Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit, but it wants 30,000, posing potential safety concerns as space around the planet gets ever-more crowded.
Tech CEO Gets 6 Years for Selling Fake Cisco Gear on Amazon, eBay
Some of the networking equipment sold by 40-year-old Onur Aksoy 'ended up in US hospitals, schools, and highly sensitive military and other governmental systems,' the DOJ says.
Sweepstakes: Rate Your Routers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) at Work and Home to WIN
Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the router and NAS device you use at your home network or major work installation (IT managers, we need you).
Google: Passkey Authentications Top 1 Billion Across 400 Million Accounts
Google reveals the stat on World Password Day as it prepares to extend passkey logins to users of its Advanced Protection Program, the company’s strongest security offering.
Hacker Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for REvil Ransomware Attacks
One ransomware attacker using the REvil variant gets 13 years and seven months in prison for helping execute over 2,500 attacks netting $700 million worth of ill-gotten gains.
TikTok Strikes New Deal With Universal Music Group, Promises AI Guardrails
After months of strained negotiations and muted songs, UMG music from artists like Billie Eilish and The Weeknd will be fully available on TikTok again.
T-Mobile Completes Mint Mobile Deal, Promises New Perks for Mint Users
The billion-dollar acquisition brings one of the cheapest ways to use T-Mobile's network into the T-Mobile corporate family. (And earns Mint pitchman Ryan Reynolds a few bucks.)
It Turns Out Marriott Wasn't Using Encryption Before Huge Data Breach
The hotel chain quietly updated its website with the information after a judge ordered it, but how did this fly under the radar for more than five years?
AT&T Turbo Plan Charges More for Steadier Service
AT&T Turbo offers 'enhanced data connectivity' for an extra $7 per month per line. But why not just offer it to all customers at no extra charge?
Annoyed by TikTok Shop Videos on Your FYP? It Could Be a Lot Worse
In 2023, TikTok blocked 37 million products from its digital store and removed an additional 133,000 products due to violations.
Don't Skip These Video Games: 8 Hot Titles You Should Buy in May
Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and Wuthering Waves are just three of the must-own console, mobile, and PC titles dropping this month.
US Warns of Pro-Russian Hacktivists Targeting Water, Energy Systems
US cyber authorities say hackers are trying to infiltrate IT systems at wastewater treatment, energy, and agriculture facilities. But there's a relatively easy fix.
After Winning the Charging Wars, Elon Musk Rewards Team With Mass Layoffs
With more rival EV makers set to turn on access to Tesla's network throughout the year, Musk axes the 500-person Supercharging team and renews his focus on autonomous driving.
Anthropic's Claude iOS App Can Examine Your iPhone Photos
Anthropic launches a free Claude iOS app, which lets users upload photos and sync with Claude AI chats on web browsers. But you'll have to pay to access its most powerful version.