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Update gone wrong: older Apple Watch owners report bugs after downloading latest OS
Users of Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch 7, and older models are reporting buggy devices after downloading the latest OS.
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It’s a wrap? Nothing removes Warp, its Air Drop-like app, hours after releasing it
The company even deleted its blog post announcing the release of the Warp app.
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Europe unveils anti-kill switch technology stack as tensions with the US rise
European companies have launched a disaster recovery pack to ensure organizations can continue critical work in the event of a foreign vendor’s “kill switch.”
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Microsoft pays the price of Donald Trump’s hostile policy against Europe
Microsoft refrained from outright endorsement of Donald Trump during the election campaign, yet it’s bearing the brunt of Washington’s hostility towards Europe.
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Not that big of a problem? Users wait for discounts amid Lululemon “forever chemicals” investigation
It’s often said that there's no such thing as bad publicity, even when your products potentially contain dangerous chemicals.
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Amazon nets satellite firm Globalstar in $11B deal to take on Musk's Starlink
Amazon.com has announced that it will acquire Globalstar in an $11.57 billion deal, bolstering its fledgling satellite business as it tries to catch up with Elon Musk's Starlink.
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Dutch court orders X to grant user information about why he was shadowbanned
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has ruled that the social media platform X must grant a shadowbanned user access to the personal data it holds on him.
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Why Google is cracking down on back button hijacking
Google has announced on its blog, Google Search Central, that it will clamp down on back-button hijacking. The move is seen as a welcome relief for the online community.
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DeepL’s decision to process data on AWS servers leaves European customers uneasy
Translation service DeepL has informed clients that the company will use Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) servers to process data. For some European companies, the move leaves them with no choice but to seek alternatives.
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Apple Maps denies removing Southern Lebanon towns amid viral claims
Users on social media platform X have pointed out that Apple Maps provides much less detail about the southern region of war-torn Lebanon.
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Outcry in the Netherlands as inmates are given tablets with access to erotica
Dutch prisons have found a creative way to keep inmates busy amid staff shortages – prisoners were given electronic tablets with soft porn content available on them.
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Pentagon UAP shakeup, the whistleblower question, and Musk's million-satellite “fantasy”
This week, The Cosmic Report delves into the potential elimination of the Pentagon's UFO office, UAP whistleblowers protection, and criticism of Elon Musk's million-satellite plan.
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This AI guide dog can talk to their owner – but can it replace a real thing?
While service dogs are allowed to accompany their owners almost anywhere, having one can still come with limitations. Would a robot dog be a better alternative?
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AI creates extra work for one in seven US employees, survey finds
A new survey sheds light on how AI systems can perform certain tasks on behalf of employees while also creating additional work for them.
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What if everyone had basic mobile internet? South Korea is making it happen
Monthly limits will soon become far less restrictive for South Koreans using mobile internet, as the government has partnered with the main providers to introduce basic mobile data access after caps.
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Your gaming skills might help you land a $155K job in the US
Gaming may not be a waste of time after all, as the US government is encouraging video game fans to pursue a lucrative career as air traffic controllers.
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US could cut off China's biggest telecoms from American networks
The US Federal Communications Commission said it may bar three major Chinese telecom companies from operating their data centers in the US and could ban telecom carriers from connecting with those Chinese carriers.
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French government says “au revoir” to Windows, will use Linux instead
The French government has officially committed to replacing Microsoft’s Windows operating system with Linux across all government desktops, stepping up its efforts to gain digital sovereignty.
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I tried three French alternatives to US tech: Qwant, Le Chat, and Deezer
France has long advocated for European independence from American technologies, but can it provide viable alternatives? I put three French platforms to the test.
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Apple adds MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e to its list of devices that users can repair themselves
If you’re handy enough, you can now repair your Apple devices, including the latest iPhones and laptops, using original parts and professional tools.
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