Microsoft is going to make it much easier for users to change their default apps, adopting a “principled approach.”
Microsoft May Launch Mobile Game Store Next Year
Microsoft may launch a mobile game store next year in one of its most ambitious attempts to take on Apple and Google.
Zippyshare File Hosting Service Is Shutting Down After 17 Years
Zippyshare, the popular file hosting service, is shutting down after 17 years of operation, despite 45 million monthly visits.
Amazon Laying Off 9,000 More, With AWS Hard-Hit
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced the company plans to lay off an additional 9,000 employees, particularly in AWS, PXT, Advertising, and Twitch.
Credit Suisse Collapses, Sells to Rival UBS
Credit Suisse has reached an agreement to be purchased by rival UBS, ending its 167-year run as an independent institution.
US Agencies Request the Most User Data From Big Tech, Apple Complies the Most
Americans concerned about their user data falling into the hands of foreign governments may want to look closer to home.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Accused of Intentionally Deleting Communications
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is accused of intentionally deleting company communication in violation of US retention laws.
Amazon May Be Working On An AI-Powered Web Browser
Amazon may be looking to disrupt the web browser market with an AI-powered entry in what could be a major threat to established players.
Samsung Max VPN Collects Your Private Data and Sells It
Users relying on Samsung’s Max VPN should look for other options to keep their data private and safe.
Minnesota Nuclear Plant Leaked 400,000 Gallons of Radioactive Water
Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear plant leaked 400,000 gallons of radioactive water, although regulators say there’s no danger.
From Awareness to Loyalty: Understanding the Journey of Nonprofit Supporters and How to Engage Them
Understanding the Journey of Nonprofit Supporters and How to Engage Them
Learn Linux TV Releases Ubuntu Flatpak Remix Distro
Jay from the Learn Linux TV YouTube channel has released an Ubuntu-based distro built around Flatpaks.
Lamborghini Rolling Out Hybrid Tech Across All Models in India in 2024
Lamborghini has announced it is rolling out hybrid tech across all models in India by the end of 2024.
FBI & DOJ Investigating ByteDance & TikTok’s Surveillance of Journalists
As if TikTok’s problems couldn’t get any worse, the FBI and DOJ are investigating its parent company for surveilling Forbes journalists.
FCC to Boost Cellular/Satellite Communication Adoption
T-Mobile and SpaceX’s efforts to join cellular and satellite phone service are getting a bit of help from the FCC.
UK Government Building a £900M Supercomputer to Create ‘BritGPT’
The UK government is spending big — to the tune of £900m — to ensure it doesn’t get left being in the AI game.
Text is a Great Way to Increase Your Engagement with Consumers, Says Zipwhip CMO
“For businesses, the communication channels of email and phone are just becoming less and less effective,” says Scott Heimes, Chief Marketing Officer at Zipwhip. “Text is a great way to increase your engagement and responsiveness with consumers. They’ll actually respond to a text.”
Rural US Hospitals Are Getting Clobbered by Ransomware
Rural US hospitals are losing the fight against ransomware due to limited resources compared to bigger organizations.
Sleep Loss Robs Your Health And Wealth
A look at how sleep loss robs your health and wealth
Laid-Off Googlers Ask CEO to Honor Approved Medical Leave
Laid-off Google employees have repeatedly asked Google and CEO Sundar Pichai to honor previously approved medical leave.