Apple released iOS 26.2 and iOS 18.7.3 last Friday with critical security patches. But some users choosing to stay on iOS 18 are only being shown the iOS 26.2 update, forcing a major upgrade. A workaround involves signing up for the public beta program.
TikTok and ByteDance have struck a deal to form a new U.S.-based company, backed by Oracle and other investors. This move is designed to comply with a 2024 law and likely prevents an app ban. The political and business implications are huge.
Following new CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo’s AI-focused vision, Mozilla faced immediate backlash. The Firefox team has now revealed plans for an absolute “AI kill switch” to completely disable all built-in LLM features, aiming to retain user trust through transparency and customization.
TikTok has struck a deal to keep operating in the U.S. by forming a new American-led joint venture. The agreement, set to close on January 22, meets the requirements of a 2024 law and a recent executive order from President Trump. Major investors include Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX.
A progressive political party is looking to turn local anger over data centers into political power. This comes as opposition grows over energy use, costs, and environmental impacts, influencing elections from Virginia to Georgia.
Following a US court ruling that stops Apple from charging for out-of-app payments, EU developers are protesting. They say Apple’s new 5%+ fee in Europe creates an unfair advantage for US-based competitors and violates EU gatekeeper rules.
The FTC has reached a proposed settlement with crypto company Nomad over a devastating 2022 cyberattack. The company must repay millions to users and overhaul its security after allegedly misleading customers.
Every new Windows 11 install comes loaded with Microsoft apps, but not all are essential. Based on the current Windows 11 version 25H2, here’s a practical guide to which built-in tools boost productivity and which are just bloatware.
X has updated its Terms of Service to explicitly claim rights to the “Twitter” trademark. This comes after a startup, Operation Bluebird, filed a petition for cancellation with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on December 2, arguing X abandoned the brand.
Google is discontinuing its free dark web monitoring service, which alerts users when personal info like emails and phone numbers appears on shady parts of the internet. The company says the tool wasn’t providing “helpful next steps” and will focus on more actionable security features instead.
