Microsoft Activision deal could lessen competition, UK watchdog finds
The $69bn takeover of the Call of Duty maker may now be investigated in-depth by a UK watchdog......»»
It’s official — Microsoft WordPad is dead after 29 years
Microsoft WordPad is officially deprecated, which means it will disappear as soon as you update to 24H2. There is a workaround, though......»»
Study finds Mexican free-tailed bats unlikely to spread Chagas disease in Texas
Bats are widely known around the world for their role in the spread of a number of zoonotic diseases—illnesses that can spread between humans and animals......»»
Windows 11 24H2, the biggest update in two years, starts rolling out today
Windows 11's third annual update includes a subtle under-the-hood overhaul. Microsoft will begin rolling this year's annual Windows 11 update out to consumers starting today, the.....»»
Deep dive into the iPhone 16 Pro cameras finds much to love despite some flaws
If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about iPhone photography, it’s Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the developer behind the Halide app. In an incredibly deep dive into the iPhone 16 Pro cameras, he finds much to love – and a few flaws......»»
Latest Microsoft Office for Mac now available without subscription
Two new subscription-free versions of Office for Mac are now available from Microsoft, with Office Home 2024 costing $149.99. For my money, the standalone versions are by far the best value, letting you buy them once and use them as long as you li.....»»
4 new LockBit-related arrests, identities of suspected Evil Corp members, affiliates revealed
The third phase of Operation Cronos, which involved officers from the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), the FBI, Europol and other law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of four persons for allegedly participating in the LockBit ransomwar.....»»
OnePlus finds themselves banned in Germany yet again
It seems that OnePlus has managed to get themselves banned from Germany again over another patent dispute with a different company. The post OnePlus finds themselves banned in Germany yet again appeared first on Phandroid. A while ago, One.....»»
Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2 with no plans to introduce a replacement
While companies like Apple and Meta have been investing in their own mixed reality headsets, Microsoft seems to be going in the opposite direction. The company announced on Tuesday that it’s discontinuing HoloLens 2, its advanced XR headset. mo.....»»
The best soundbar of 2024 is $902 off at Amazon today
Samsung's HW-Q990C made the top of our list of best soundbars, and this deal will let you snag it for a whopping 56% less......»»
Southern California study finds high levels of airborne plasticizers
A new study documents how Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that's been banned from children's items and beauty products......»»
Our pick for the best soundbar under $500 is over 50% off at Amazon
If you want a great soundbar at bargain-bin prices, this deal on the the Yamaha Audio YAS-209BL will be perfect for you......»»
AWS forced to pay out millions in major patent dispute
Jury finds AWS ‘willingly’ infringed on two patents......»»
New report shows wildlife criminals in UK "getting away with it"
A new study led by an Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) expert has revealed alarming shortcomings in the UK's efforts to prosecute wildlife criminals......»»
Most climate scientists foresee temperature rise exceeding Paris Agreement targets, study finds
A new survey of climate experts reveals that a majority believe the Earth to be headed for a rise in global temperatures far higher than the 2015 Paris Agreement targets of 1.5 to well-below 2°C......»»
State mandates requiring genocide education lack standards to guide teachers, study finds
"Hotel Rwanda" was a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, but not necessarily the best way to teach high school students about a topic as fraught as genocide. Yet, without guidance on how to approach genocide throughout history, sho.....»»
Madagascar"s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming, study finds
If tens of thousands of miners turned up in the middle of a protected rainforest to mine for sapphires, you might expect that to cause lots of deforestation and harm local wildlife......»»
Best Buy just cut the price of the 65-inch LG B4 OLED TV by $1,000
This LG OLED TV deal is absolutely insane! Save $1,000 when you purchase the LG B4 Series OLED from Best Buy......»»
Windows 11 24H2, the biggest update in two years, starts rolling out today
Windows 11's third annual update includes a subtle under-the-hood overhaul. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft will begin rolling this year's annual Windows 11 update out to consumers starting today, the company annou.....»»
ConnectSecure unveils M365 Assessment Module to help MSPs identify security weaknesses
ConnectSecure launched its new Microsoft 365 (M365) Assessment module. The solution empowers MSPs with greater visibility into Microsoft 365 configurations, offering real-time monitoring of changes and improving security controls. As the most widely.....»»
This Asus tablet nearly beats the Microsoft Surface Pro — and it’s $700 cheaper
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and the Asus ProArt PZ13 are the two best detachable tablet 2-in-1s. The Surface Pro 11 is more refined and more expensive......»»