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Court denies Apple’s request to be involved in Google Search antitrust case
Apple isn’t the only big tech facing antitrust investigations as Google has also come under scrutiny for its dominant position in the market. Even the deal between Google and Apple over Safari’s default search engine was considered a violation of a...
2025-02-03 22:51
Windows 11 KB5050087 beta improves Lock Screen widgets, File Explorer, fixes USB issues
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Beta Channel. The new build22635.4870 (KB5050087) adds several new features and improvements. Read more...
2025-02-03 22:27
9to5Mac Daily: February 3, 2025 – AAPL earnings, AR projects
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2025-02-03 22:26
Microsoft releases new Immersive Hues wallpaper collection
Looking for some fresh wallpapers with dark and light variants? Check out Microsoft's new Immersive Hues collection in its high-res glory. Read more...
2025-02-03 22:06
Microsoft adding one of Apple’s best recent Mail features to Outlook for Mac
Microsoft is updating Outlook for Mac to include one of the best new features Apple has added to Mail in recent years. The update also brings Outlook for Mac up to speed with the Windows and web version when it comes to this capability. more…
2025-02-03 22:04
A long-awaited Outlook feature arrives on Mac after being a staple on Windows and web
A feature that Outlook users on Windows and the web have enjoyed for a while is finally in beta on Outlook for Mac. Read more...
2025-02-03 21:50
Apple Notes recently got a power user feature I’ve long wanted
Apple Notes gained a variety of great features in iOS 18 last fall, like collapsible sections, color highlighting, audio recording with transcripts, and more. But I recently discovered one more change that answers one of my long-time feature requests, ...
2025-02-03 21:48
Gemini 2.0 Flash rolling out to Gemini app on Android, iOS
Following Thursday’s announcement, Gemini 2.0 Flash is now appearing in the Gemini app on Android and iOS.  more…
2025-02-03 21:33
Learning from Lesotho: Supporting Girls Coding Academy’s Hackathon
Learning from Lesotho: Supporting Girls Coding Academy’s Hackathon Sometimes, research sparks more than just insight – it inspires action. That’s exactly what happened with our State of Open Source in the Global South report. Among the findings,...
2025-02-03 21:31
Microsoft blocks free Windows 11 24H2 system requirements bypass app as potential malware
Microsoft's Defender has flagged the free Flyby11 system requirements bypass utility as potential malware. Read more...
2025-02-03 21:24
Serpent OS Development Slowing Down Amid Lack Of Funding
Serpent OS is the original Linux distribution started by Ikey Doherty of Solus Linux fame and has been pursuing its own package management system and new innovations in the Linux distribution landscape. While there has been recent success and new devel...
2025-02-03 20:40
This AirTag 2 feature could have the biggest impact for Apple and you
Four years after the first AirTag debuted, Apple is planning to ship its successor later this year. When AirTag 2 arrives, it will include one feature in particular that could have the biggest impact—for both Apple and users. more…
2025-02-03 20:21
Intel receives $536 million from EU following antitrust fine reversal
The chipmaker received the amount as default interest from the European Commission following an appeal against a €1.06 billion ($1.1 billion) fine levied in 2009
2025-02-03 20:11
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Intel receives $536 million payment from EU following antitrust fine reversal
The chipmaker received the amount as default interest from the European Commission following an appeal against a €1.06 billion ($1.1 billion) fine levied in 2009
2025-02-03 20:11
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Civilization VII reviews are live — Let's see what everyone's saying about the next 4X epic
Civilization 7's review embargo has lifted, and the reception has so far been generally positive. Here are some standout reviews to help you make up your mind.
2025-02-03 20:07
Need for Speed may not be back for a while, Criterion is too busy working on Battlefield
EA's Burnout and Need for Speed developer Criterion Games is too busy with Battlefield to return to Need for Speed, at least for now. Read more...
2025-02-03 19:56
Apple forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA
Apple has been legally required to approve a pornography app for iPhone users in EU markets due to regulatory actions put in place by Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Since launching the App Store in 2008, Apple’s policy has been to prevent apps expli...
2025-02-03 19:53
Apple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA [U]
Both Apple and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney have provided responses below… Apple has been legally required to approve a pornography app for iPhone users in EU markets due to regulatory actions put in place by Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Since launc...
2025-02-03 19:53
Fitness+ adds hours of Kendrick Lamar themed workouts to celebrate Super Bowl LIX
Apple announced a few months ago that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime show on February 6th. Last night at the Grammys, Kendrick Lamar was able to add an additional five Grammys to his now total of 22! Given hi...
2025-02-03 19:45
768 CVEs Exploited in 2024, Reflecting a 20% Increase from 639 in 2023
As many as 768 vulnerabilities with designated CVE identifiers were reported as exploited in the wild in 2024, up from 639 CVEs in 2023, registering a 20% increase year-over-year. Describing 2024 as "another banner year for threat actors targeting the ...
2025-02-03 19:27
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