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Microsoft finally releases generic install ISOs for the Arm version of Windows

Generic install media brings Arm PCs closer to feeling like any old x86 PC. Credit: Microsoft For some PC buyers, doing a clean install of Windows right out of the box...

EU fines Meta €800 million for breakEUing law with Marketplace

EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals. Credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing...

Space policy is about to get pretty wild, y’all

Saddle up, space cowboys. It may get bumpy for a while. President Donald Trump steps...

Discord terrorist known as “Rabid” gets 30 years for preying on kids

FBI considers 764 terror network a top threat to kids online. Credit: NurPhoto / Contributor |...

Meta beats suit over tool that lets Facebook users unfollow everything

The tool will likely be released anyway, testing Meta’s litigiousness. Credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto Meta...

Android 15 gets “Private Space,” theft detection, and AV1 support

Android 15 Beta 2 is out for Pixels and several third-party devices. Google's I/O conference is still happening, and while the big keynote was yesterday,...

Linux maintainers were infected for 2 years by SSH-dwelling backdoor with huge reach

Ebury backdoors SSH servers in hosting providers, giving the malware extraordinary reach. Infrastructure used to maintain and distribute the Linux operating system kernel was infected...

VMware Fusion Pro and Workstation Pro hypervisors are now free for personal use

Free for personal use, but businesses will have to fork over $120 per year. Broadcom's acquisition of VMware last year has led to widespread upheaval...

Uber is adding scheduled carpool rides and shuttle service for airports and concerts

Uber Shuttle, which will launch in Miami, is another example of the company experimenting with different vehicles and trips to diversify its revenue. Uber announced...

AT&T paid bribes to get two major pieces of legislation passed, US gov’t says

Payments helped AT&T obtain key legislative wins in Illinois, prosecutors say. The US government has provided more detail on how a former AT&T executive allegedly...

Apple, SpaceX, Microsoft return-to-office mandates drove senior talent away

"It’s easier to manage a team that’s happy.” A study analyzing Apple, Microsoft, and SpaceX suggests that return to office (RTO) mandates can lead to...

Apple releases iOS 17.5, macOS 14.5, and other updates as new iPads launch

Latest updates launch in the shadow of WWDC keynote on June 10. Apple has released the latest updates for virtually all of its actively supported...

AT&T loses key ruling in attempt to escape Carrier-of-Last-Resort obligation

AT&T submitted "flawed and erroneous assertions," California agency judge says. AT&T's application to end its landline phone obligations in California is likely to be rejected...

Elon Musk’s X dodges Australian order to remove church stabbing video

Elon Musk accused Australia of trying to have "jurisdiction over all of Earth." An Australian federal court sided with Elon Musk on Monday, rejecting an Australian safety...

NOAA says ‘extreme’ Solar storm will persist through the weekend

So far disruptions from the geomagnetic storm appear to be manageable. After a night of stunning auroras across much of the United States and Europe...

Elon Musk’s X can’t invent its own copyright law, judge says

Judge rules copyright law governs public data scraping, not X’s terms. A US district judge William Alsup has dismissed Elon Musk's X Corp's lawsuit against Bright Data,...

Big Three carriers pay $10M to settle claims of false “unlimited” advertising

States obtain settlement, but it's unclear whether consumers will get refunds. T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T will pay a combined $10.2 million in a settlement with...

US Cellular is for sale, reportedly could be “carved up” by major carriers

US Cellular talked with Verizon, but deal with T-Mobile appears more likely. T-Mobile is reportedly close to buying a portion of the regional carrier US...

I went filming with an iPhone 15 Pro Max until one of us ran out of energy

Smartphone batteries are great these days, lasting for two or more days of moderate use. But what if you want to rely on it...
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