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TVs dying on one bad LED: repair tech says manufacturers add software that bricks devices after one simple fault
A UK TV repair expert has exposed a widespread industry practice: TVs brick themselves if a single backlight LED fails.
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Mamdani’s “Click-to-Cancel” rule allows easier cancellation of subscriptions
“If you can sign up with one click, you can cancel with one click.”
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Cybernews introduces European tech sovereignty tracker
Which European countries are champions of digital sovereignty?
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Xbox user wins in digital ownership case against Microsoft
Steam Deck can now officially run Windows 11 with new drivers from Valve
You should do it at your own risk, though.
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Did the US government successfully lure UFOs? New documents fuel debate
Microsoft to provide easier ways for Android users to connect to Windows 11
The Swiss Army is replacing Microsoft 365 with OpenDesk
Even neutral Switzerland has fallen out of love with Microsoft.
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Indian company launches $1,400 satellite phone for emergencies
A phone that’s not that easy to get.
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China offered to help Russia destroy Elon Musk’s Starlink constellation
Unspecified “low-cost” weapons are being considered.
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What Europe's heatwave debate really tells us about technology, climate, and the infrastructure we built for yesterday
Keeping data centers cool seems to be the priority for some.
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“You have the wrong number. This is a child's phone:” iPhone to Android switch goes wrong
Teenagers ditch instant messages for app that sends texts by carrier pigeon
Just like birds, teens can track their message journey on a map.
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Data centers' power hunger forces utilities to buy grid equipment five years early
Transformers used to take a year to deliver. Now try three.
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NASA insider hints bigger UFO file release as declassification ramps up
Calling out for a more space-based dump.
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DuckDuckGo fights YouTube ads with new adblocking feature
Driverless cars are driving into active crime scenes and blocking fire trucks, regulators warn
They also block the paths of ambulances.
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Microsoft is launching Cloud Rebuild, a Windows 11 recovery feature that bypasses USB
The state of New York bans smart glasses
Russia targets Elon Musk's Starlink with powerful jammers to stop Ukraine drones
Musk has previously cut Russian forces off from using Starlink.
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