Microsoft Settles FTC Charges for $20 Million over Xbox Child Privacy Violations
The FTC announced a $20 million settlement with Microsoft over charges that the Xbox violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Facebook and Instagram Cross-App Messaging Expected to End in October
A screenshot, shared by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, indicates that users might not be able to communicate with their Facebook friends via Instagram after mid-October.
Microsoft Introduces Bing Chat Enterprise to Windows Copilot Preview
Microsoft Rolls Out Bing Chat Enterprise in Windows Copilot Preview for Commercial Customers.
Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard in Jeopardy After FTC Files Injunction
Microsoft and the FTC have filed a legal challenge to the Activision Blizzard acquisition, arguing that it would create a monopoly.
Skype Mobile App Flaw Could Reveal Users’ IP Addresses, Even If They’re Using a...
A vulnerability in Microsoft's Skype mobile app has been identified that allows hackers to obtain a user's IP address without any interaction from the user.
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Enterprise Tailored for Businesses
The enhanced service offers a suite of features not available to regular ChatGPT users.
Apple Supports California’s Right-to-Repair Bill SB 244
Historically, Apple has been resistant to right-to-repair laws. but shown a change in its approach.
Paid Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram for EU Users Explored by Meta
The introduction of an ad-free subscription model could alter the dynamics of Meta's revenue model substantially.
Microsoft Releases Group Policy Analytics Tool for Assessing MDM Migrations
Released as part of the Microsoft Intune 2308 update, Microsoft's group policy tool is designed to assess Windows 11 and 10 compatibility of on-premises policies for various MDM tools.
Microsoft Teams up with freeCodeCamp for Free C# Certification
The certification covers essential concepts, from variables, data types, and control structures to practical software development applications.
Yahoo Mail Unveils New AI Features to Enhance User Experience
Yahoo Mail introduces new tool that identifies forgotten gift cards, discount codes, and store credits in users' inboxes.
Microsoft Viva Pulse to Get Organization-Wide Customization, Extended Reach, and More
Microsoft is enhancing its Viva Pulse feedback tool with new features such as organization-wide customization, extended reach, and scheduled resending.
Microsoft Introduces Changes to OneDrive and Xbox Features
Microsoft is in the process of enhancing the user experience for Xbox owners who use OneDrive for storing their game captures.
Storm-0558 Attack on U.S. Gov: Other Microsoft Cloud Users Possibly at Risk
The compromised key used in the attack was not just used to access individual accounts but might have granted access to entire organizations' Microsoft 365 systems.
PlayStation Plus Announces Price Hike and September Game Lineup
The price adjustment for PlayStation Plus aims to maintain the delivery of high-quality games and enhance the value of the subscription service
Microsoft Confirms Latest PrintNightmare Patch is Breaking Printing for Some Users
Microsoft’s new PrintNightmare patch for Windows Print Spooler is causing printing to not work on some configurations.
Microsoft’s New Policy Aims to Improve IT Management of Windows 11 Optional Updates
Microsoft has introduced a new policy that gives IT professionals more control over the monthly optional updates for Windows 11.
Meta Lets Users Choose What Data Is Used for AI Training
Meta is using user data to train its large language model (LLM) named Llama 2. However, users have the option to limit the extent to which their data is used.
Intel Unveils 2024 Xeon Server CPUs: Sierra Forest and Granite Rapids
The new Intel Xeon platform aims to cater to a broader range of needs, from AI to cloud computing.
Google Cloud and NVIDIA Collaborate on A3 Supercomputer
Google Cloud A3 supercomputer expected to offer three times the speed and ten times the networking bandwidth compared to their previous A2