Threads adds vanishing 'ghost posts' on a timer for those one-off hot takes Meta highlighted an update for Threads that's started rolling out, bringing "ghost posts" to users. Android Central · Oct 27, 2025
Ask Jerry: Why is Google using a 'mid-range' chip in its flagship phones? Diving into why the Pixel still uses Tensor instead of Snapdragon and why that's probably not going to change anytime soon Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered! Android Central · Oct 27, 2025
No escape: Microsoft flatlines Office Online Server — it's now Microsoft 365 cloud or nothing Microsoft is officially ending support for Office Online Server on December 31, 2026, marking the end of its self-hosted Office apps. The move pushes enterprises toward Microsoft 365, where the company is focusing on cloud-first services, tighter integration, and AI features like Copilot. Windows Central · Oct 25, 2025
Meta's Clash With EU Deepens After New EU Accusations Over Digital Rules Meta Platforms Inc‘s (NASDAQ:META) regulatory battle with the European Union escalated on multiple fronts in 2025. Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025
Amazon's Cloud Unit Issues Apology, Explains How Rare Software Bug Triggered Global AWS Outage This Week Amazon.com Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) cloud unit AWS has issued an apology and outlined an explanation for the major outage that affected over 1,000 websites and services on Monday. Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025
Apple Loses UK Lawsuit Over 'Unfair' App Store Fees—Millions Of Users Could Get Payouts Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) lost a major class action lawsuit in the U.K. that accused the U.S. tech giant of "abusing its dominant position by charging app developers an unfair 30% commission through its app store." Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025
UK Court Rules Apple Abused App Store Dominance Apple lost a UK lawsuit Thursday which accuses the US tech giant of abusing the dominant position of its App Store, with claimants seeking more than GBP1.5 billion ($2 billion) in damages. International Business Times · Oct 23, 2025
TransUnion Raises Outlook As CEO Highlights Strongest Growth Since 2021 TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) reported its third-quarter results on Thursday before market open, beating Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue. Benzinga · Oct 23, 2025
Lost a Pixel Bud? Google finally makes replacing it easy Google now sells Pixel Buds Pro 2 and 2a parts directly online, making it easier to replace lost earbuds or cases. Android Central · Oct 23, 2025
I just tested the new ChatGPT Atlas browser — here’s 4 big ways it beats Chrome OpenAI’s new browser ChatGPT Atlas puts AI front and center with plenty of other useful features too. Tom’s Guide · Oct 22, 2025
Microsoft fixes bug preventing classic Outlook launch — but still recommends the new Outlook for Windows as a workaround, despite it not being prime-time ready Microsoft recently indicated that it had fixed an annoying bug preventing users from launching the classic Outlook email client. However, it still lists using the new Outlook app for Windows as a workaround. Windows Central · Oct 22, 2025
Android’s Gboard update lets you hide punctuation for a minimalist keyboard experience Gboard’s latest update trades punctuation for a sleeker, wider spacebar. Android Central · Oct 22, 2025
Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platforms Britain’s antitrust watchdog has targeted Google and Apple for their “strategic” roles in mobile ecosystems, opening the door for regulators to impose changes to their business practices to improve competition The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Yes, a Windows 11 update killed "localhost" support — Microsoft breaks Windows again Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update, KB5066835, has broken localhost support and disrupted development workflows across the platform. The issue, caused by a faulty change to the HTTP.sys networking component prevents local servers and testing environments from running. Windows Central · Oct 22, 2025
Windows Central · Oct 21, 2025 Microsoft limits control over app updates in Windows 11 — users can only pause for 5 weeks A recent change to the Microsoft Store app has disabled the ability to turn off automatic updates. Now, you can only pause automatic updates for up to 5 weeks.
Windows Central · Oct 21, 2025 "Inside the rift: Why Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership is on shaky ground OpenAI owes a lot of its success to Microsoft's early investment, but the AI firm is only focused on one thing: scaling compute power. That's causing some internal strife at the bargaining table, according to an insider.
Tom’s Guide · Oct 21, 2025 AWS outage continues: All the apps and services that have been affected Still having trouble online? The Amazon outage might still be causing problems for these apps.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025 ‘I’m having a great day’: AWS outage offers some a brief glimpse of a tech-free existence There was a different side to the chaos of the Amazon outage that affected crucial services around the world, such as no exams, light switches not working, and less work to do
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025 Google employees in New York told to stay home after apparent bed bug breakout at $2.1 billion campus The outbreak may have been connected to a number of large, stuffed animals on the Chelsea campus
International Business Times UK · Oct 20, 2025 Charlie Kirk Murder Case Update: Coincidence or Cover-Up? 'Strange' Timeline of Judge 'Changes' Before Trial Is the Charlie Kirk assassination a conspiracy? This article reveals chilling parallels to the JFK, RFK, and MLK murders and questions the official narrative.
Windows Central · Oct 20, 2025 Meta is killing Messenger on Windows — These secure messaging apps are a perfect replacement on PC Meta has announced that it will be deprecating its Messenger apps on Windows and macOS on December 15. Here's how to ensure you don't lose your chat history, as well as three great alternatives for your Windows PC.
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025 Coroner sends suicide warning to Google after 16-year-old takes own life in south London Leo Barber died on a railway after accessing an online forum which discussed suicide
Android Central · Oct 17, 2025 You can get your Pixel repaired for half the price this weekend Pixel owners can save 50% on out-of-warranty repairs this weekend as part of Google's International Repair Day promotion
International Business Times UK · Oct 16, 2025 Is YouTube Down Right Now? Over 600,000 Users Report Losing Access to Google's Video Platform – Here's Why YouTube faced a global outage on Oct 15, 2025, affecting 600,000 users. Google restored service but hasn't revealed the cause of the disruption.
Tom’s Guide · Oct 15, 2025 Google Keep is finally getting support for the Tasks app — and I couldn't be happier Google Keep's reminders are now coming to the Tasks app — 18 months after Google first promised it.