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Windows Third-Party Service Discovery: Neowin Report Details Hidden Processes
Neowin explains how Windows users can identify hidden third-party services and determine which applications control them.
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Xandr Faces Record Fine For Unlawful Grindr Data Sharing
Norway’s regulator fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6M for processing sensitive user data without verified consent in ad auctions.
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Apple 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro: 2nm Chip Boosts AI and Power Efficiency
The upcoming 14-inch laptop features a new 2nm chip with enhanced AI processing and improved power efficiency for professional workflows.
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Android Patch: New WebView API Enables Cross-Origin Isolation, Wallet Gets Receipt Scanning
Google’s latest system release brings a new WebView API for cross-origin isolation, alongside Wallet enhancements and PC connectivity improvements.
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Apple iOS 27 Adds Blackfoot, Comanche and Cree to Keyboard Support
The tech giant expands indigenous language options on iPhones and iPads to help preserve endangered tongues among younger generations.
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US adults reject AI chatbots: Pew Research cites lack of interest over technical barriers
A majority of US adults refuse to use AI chatbots, with Pew Research finding that disinterest, rather than inability, drives this stance.
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Tesla Robotaxi Speeding Bug Under NHTSA Review; EU Approval Delayed
NHTSA examines claims that automated vehicles exceeded speed limits in active school zones, with no crashes reported yet.
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Cloudflare Logpush Transformers: SQL via DataFusion Enables Schema Normalization and Redaction
Cloudflare has made Logpush Transformers generally available, enabling users to filter, redact, and reshape log data using SQL queries before exporting records to external systems.
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Fitbit Edge adds GPS to slim tracker, bridging Air and Pixel Watch 5
Google’s new $180 wearable offers on-device GPS and a slim profile, positioning it between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5.
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Apple's App Store Indie Games Week features No Man's Sky mobile debut plus six other indie titles
Apple promotes seven indie games on the App Store, including the mobile debut of No Man’s Sky, during a dedicated promotional week.
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No Man's Sky iOS Port Omits Multiplayer and Settlements at Launch
Hello Games brings its sci-fi exploration title to iPhone and iPad on 28 October, excluding multiplayer features in the initial release.
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Chromium-based browser strips Google trackers and AI for familiar, privacy-first web experience
An open-source browser based on Chromium code offers a familiar web experience while stripping out Google trackers and artificial intelligence integrations.
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Pixel 11 Rambler voice AI ported to other Android phones via modified Gboard
A developer has released a modified Gboard app called PixelBoard, bringing Pixel 11’s AI-enhanced voice typing to other Android devices through sideloading.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: VCs Must Prioritize Physical Presence for SF Early-Stage Deals
The publication advises venture capitalists to prioritise physical presence and curated meetings to secure early-stage deal flow in San Francisco.
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Windows 11 26H2 Memory Optimization: Rufus Tool Triggers Lower RAM Consumption During Setup
Users report significantly lower memory consumption when installing Windows 11 26H2 via Rufus, suggesting a configuration difference in the deployment process.
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iPhone users can curb cellular data drain with these Engadget-sourced settings tweaks
Engadget reports that iPhone owners on restricted plans can preserve gigabytes by adjusting specific device settings to limit background activity.
Cloud Security
Yandex Cloud Infrastructure Bug 2136 Spreads to Third Data Centre, Widening Outage Scope
Yandex Cloud confirms a third data centre was affected by incident 2136, expanding the scope of the infrastructure failure reported on its status page.
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Oxygen Stops Misplaced Crystals in 2D Semiconductors, Targeting 2030 Chip Adoption
Scientists demonstrate how oxygen prevents misplaced crystal formation in two-dimensional semiconductors, aiming for commercial chip adoption by 2030.
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Cloudflare Telemetry Exposes Yandex AS13238 Bot Traffic Crash Post-Data Center Attack
Network telemetry reveals an immediate and sharp decline in automated traffic from Yandex’s AS13238 following a reported physical attack on its infrastructure.
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Apple HomeView Hub and New HomePod Mini to Launch This Autumn Alongside Updated Apple TV
Bloomberg reports Apple will launch a HomeView display hub alongside a new HomePod Mini and updated Apple TV this autumn.
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ArtCraft Launches Open-Source Replicas of Microsoft Office Applications
ArtCraft releases free, open-source alternatives to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, challenging subscription-based productivity software models.
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AMD Zen CPUs Get Linux Kernel Workaround for TLBI Erratum 1718 Stale Translation Entries Issue
The Linux kernel now offers a software mitigation for AMD Zen processors lacking the specific microcode update for TLBI Erratum 1718.
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Android Automotive is full OS; Google Built-In is app suite, affecting vehicle hardware integration depth
Engadget clarifies the functional divide between the operating system framework and the proprietary app suite used in modern vehicles.
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iPhone Duo foldable launches soon as Apple gears up major in-store demo experiences
Apple is preparing major in-store demo experiences for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, ahead of its imminent release.