Elon Musk’s X latest to block Saudi dissident accounts inside kingdom Exclusive: More than 60 accounts on X have been made unavailable in Saudi Arabia, after similar action on Snapchat and Facebook The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Microsoft is testing deeper Phone Link integration in Windows 11, but does anyone actually use it? Microsoft is testing Start menu previews for Phone Link and customizable search controls in Windows 11. Here is a look at the latest preview build features. Windows Central · Aug 3
Never lost: rumors claim a 'Pixel Tag' is on the way from Google to keep tabs on your stuff Google is rumored to have a tracker on the way called the "Pixel Tag" to help users keep track of their belongings. Android Central · Aug 1
Retaliation Lawsuit Against Google by Ex-Employee Who Engaged in Anti-Israel Protests Can Go Forward in Part, Dismissed in Part Some excerpts from Judge Jesse Furman (S.D.N.Y.) Wednesday in Skaf v. Google LLC: Skaf, an Arab woman, was employed by… The post Retaliation Lawsuit Against Google by Ex-Employee Who Engaged in Anti-Israel Protests Can Go Forward in Part, Dismissed in Part appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jul 31
Microsoft plans to fix Windows 11's slow context menus with major overhaul designed to improve performance and reliability: New compact menu design will be faster and user customizable A new feature coming soon to Windows 11 will overhaul the context menu system on Windows 11 with a new compact design that users can customize themsevles. Windows Central · Jul 30
Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury In opening statements, state argued Meta’s own research showed it harmed teens while firm’s attorneys pointed to transparency The Guardian - US · Jul 28
India Just Ordered Jack Dorsey’s BitChat To Be Erased From GitHub, After Protesters Used the Bluetooth Messaging App to Outsmart a Government Blackout Amid Mass Protests The Indian government has directed GitHub to remove Jack Dorsey‘s Bitchat repositories amid the ongoing student protests in Delhi. Benzinga · Jul 24
EU hits Google with another $1B fine as Search and Play Store face fresh antitrust crackdown The EU just hit Google with a $1 billion fine, accusing it of favoring its own Search services and restricting Play Store developers. Android Central · Jul 24
Microsoft intervenes after LG gets caught installing McAfee adware onto Windows 11 PCs via their monitors A popup window from LG that began appearing on PCs with LG monitors connected was showing ads for McAfee, and nobody, not even Microsoft, was impressed. Windows Central · Jul 24
EU fines Google £759m for breaching competition laws on search and app store The European Commission handed out two separate fines worth 460 million euros (£392 million) and 430 million euros (£367 million). Evening Standard · Jul 23
EU fines Google €890 million for competition breaches, risking Trump ire The European Commission on Thursday fined Google a total of €890 million for breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act by restricting customer access to its competitors' services. The move risks escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly accused the EU of targeting US tech firms and has… France 24 · Jul 23
US teen withdraws social media addiction suit against Meta LOS ANGELES - A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media's harms to children's mental health without a trial. Bangkok Post · Jul 23
Microsoft is finally modernizing Windows 11's decades-old File Explorer properties window with a new UI The first signs of a completely modernized File Properties window using WinUI are hidden in the latest Windows 11 preview builds. Windows Central · Jul 21
Microsoft Whiteboard is not shutting down, but you still may lose access next month Microsoft Whiteboard is retiring support for personal Microsoft accounts. Users have until August 22, 2026, to create or edit boards, and until September 5, 2026, to export their data before it is permanently deleted. Windows Central · Jul 21
Bangkok Post · Jul 18 Windows 11 bug hogging over 70GB of SSD storage, Microsoft confirms Microsoft has acknowledged a bug in Windows 11 that is causing a system service to abnormally consume large amounts of storage, leaving many users with drastically depleted Solid-State Drive (SSD) capacity.
Windows Central · Jul 17 This new Windows 11 clipboard utility is genuinely great, but I think the name is holding it back Hands-on with Edge Drop, a promising new third-party clipboard manager for Windows 11 that features drag-and-drop file stacking.
Android Central · Jul 16 Our best look at Pixel Glow just came from a Pixel 11 Google Store teaser The Google Store's official Pixel 11 teaser animations showcased its Pixel Glow design for the first time.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 16 Microsoft is still using ‘deceptive tactics and design’ to force you to use Edge Mozilla’s new "Over The Edge 2.0" report proves Microsoft is still using deceptive dark patterns and Copilot overrides to force Windows users to use Edge.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15 Microsoft ends Office support as apps like Word stop working – the devices affected As of Monday (July 13), Microsoft 365, Office 2021, and Office 2019 no longer function on Apple devices, leaving users unable to use apps like Word.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 How to write Google Ads for SMEs Experts share their tips to achieve a successful campaign
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is appealing the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles
The Times of India · Jul 10 Remove addictive features or pay fine: EU tells Meta to fix Instagram, Facebook The European Commission has charged Meta Platforms with breaching EU digital law. Instagram and Facebook features are accused of keeping users hooked and addicted. Regulators demand changes or face significant fines for the company. Meta rejects the allegations, citing improved teen protections and parental controls. The company will continue engaging…
France 24 · Jul 10 Facebook and Instagram must stop ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, EU tells Meta Meta, the parent company of the popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, must change the design features that make them addictive to users, the European Union said Friday. It also threatened to slap the US tech giant with steep fines if it does not abide by the new directive.
Windows Central · Jul 9 Microsoft is making Windows 11's search box 4 whole pixels taller for some reason An upcoming change to Windows 11 will see the default search box in Start and on the Taskbar appear larger as Microsoft increases its height by 4 whole pixels.
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Meta's $1.4 Trillion Penalty Threat Is Nearly as Big as the Company Itself in Youth Safety Lawsuit Meta faces a potential $1.4 trillion penalty in a youth safety lawsuit as four US states accuse it of addicting teens to Facebook and Instagram, with a New Mexico verdict adding pressure.