These angry Dutch farmers really hate Microsoft
Tech giants want to build massive, “hyperscale” data centers in the Netherlands. Enlarge (credit: Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images) As soon as Lars Ruiter steps out of his car, he is confronted by a Microsoft security gua.....»»
Apple not investing in OpenAI after all, new report says
Apple is no longer planning to invest in OpenAI, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. This comes as OpenAI plans to close a $6.5 billion funding round next week, with investments possible from both Microsoft and Nvidia. more….....»»
Microsoft outlines Recall security: ‘The user is always in control’
When Microsoft's Recall was first announced, it caused quite the uproar. Microsoft addressed a lot of the security concerns in a lengthy blog post......»»
Active Directory compromise: Cybersecurity agencies provide guidance
Active Directory (AD), Microsoft’s on-premises directory service for Windows domain networks, is so widely used for enterprise identity and access management that compromising it has become almost a standard step in cyber intrusions. “Act.....»»
Microsoft details security/privacy overhaul for Windows Recall ahead of relaunch
Recall nearly launched as a scraper that stored all its data in plaintext. Enlarge / An updated onboarding screen for Recall, with clearly visible buttons for opting in or out; Microsoft says Recall will be opt-in by default and.....»»
I have a love-hate relationship with the iPhone 16 Pro Max
I always go for the smaller iPhone Pro, but this time I decided to try out an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Turns out I was right — it's too big......»»
RTS classics StarCraft, StarCraft II make their way to PC Game Pass
The collection includes the 2017 remaster of the original StarCraft. Phil Spencer's Tokyo Game Show update. Beloved real-time strategy classics StarCraft and StarCraft II will soon be available in Microsoft's Game Pass subscription.....»»
Soon, you’ll be able to play StarCraft and StarCraft II on Game Pass
The collection includes the 2017 remaster of the original StarCraft. Phil Spencer's Tokyo Game Show update. Beloved real-time strategy classics StarCraft and StarCraft II will soon be available in Microsoft's Game Pass subscription.....»»
Microsoft is giving up control of the Copilot key
Microsoft brings helpful features and fixes with the new KB5043186 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, including the ability to customize the Copilot key......»»
Sorry, Microsoft — AI isn’t the reason people are buying new laptops
With all the hype around AI PCs this year, you might think everyone is loving the AI on their laptops -- but the IDC thinks it's irrelevant to sales......»»
Xbox Game Pass for iOS discontinued, merges with existing Xbox app
Microsoft has announced a big shift for its mobile app strategy. The standalone Xbox Game Pass app is being discontinued, with its features being merged into the existing Xbox app for iOS. Here are the full details. more….....»»
Active Directory compromise: Cybersecurity agencies provde guidance
Active Directory (AD), Microsoft’s on-premises directory service for Windows domain networks, is so widely used for enterprise identity and access management that compromising it has become almost a standard step in cyber intrusions. “Act.....»»
Google accuses Microsoft of antitrust violations over Azure cloud platform
Complaint cites "steep penalties" for Microsoft customers using other providers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan) Google has filed an antitrust complaint in Brussels against Microsoft, alleging its Big Te.....»»
Governor launches effort to protect rivers, water supplies as growth booms in SC
Gov. Henry McMaster took steps Tuesday to jump start plans for protecting South Carolina rivers and groundwater, forming a commission to study how to manage the water supplies that often spark disputes among businesses, farmers, environmentalists and.....»»
PC modder removes annoying PSN account requirement for God of War Ragnarök
Many players are angry over needing to log in to play a single-player game. Enlarge / Artist's conception of angry PC gamers launching an attack on PSN sign-in requirements. (credit: Sony) Sony's decision to require a Pl.....»»
The internet can be toxic—but there are also online oases where mutual care flourishes
The internet can be a toxic place. Disinformation, hate speech and trolling are not just abundant—they are encouraged by the economy of clicks which governs many online platforms. There are no good clicks, no bad clicks, only clicks. By that metric.....»»
New shark species named for late Microsoft co-founder
A hammerhead shark species discovered by FIU scientists finally has a name and its namesake is the late Paul G. Allen, philanthropist and cofounder of Microsoft......»»
Boeing union members are angry they lost their pension plan. They’re not likely to get it back
Boeing union members are angry they lost their pension plan. They’re not likely to get it back.....»»
The best Snapdragon X Windows laptops you can buy right now
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset ushered in Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative with excellent performance and battery life. Here are the best laptops so far......»»
‘Pride flag’ at Northern California restaurant leads to assault and hate crime investigation
‘Pride flag’ at Northern California restaurant leads to assault and hate crime investigation.....»»
Microsoft warns US healthcare of threat actor using new ransomware
Besides BlackCat and Zeppelin, Vanilla Tempest is now using INC, too......»»