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Windows 11 users say Microsoft account requirements are creeping into everything and they are tired of it

A Reddit thread continues to show the growing frustration with Microsoft's mandatory account setup and confusion around BitLocker recovery.

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Online competition measure again draws industry opposition

A bill that would stop large online platforms from discriminating against outside services has been revived in the Senate after versions in recent years died amid strong opposition from the technology industry. Judiciary Chair Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the legislation on Wednesday in what…

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Google's new Home Speaker looks all but confirmed for next week

A new teaser suggests Google's Home Speaker launch may be just days away.

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Microsoft refuses to add this File Explorer feature, so the Files app stepped up

An update to the Files app adds a clever button to view the size of folders on demand without eating up your PC's resources.

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Google Isn't a Common Carrier, Ohio Court of Appeals Rules

From State ex rel. Yost v. Google, LLC, decided Monday by the Ohio Court of Appeals (Judge Andrew J. King,… The post Google Isn't a Common Carrier, Ohio Court of Appeals Rules appeared first on Reason.com.

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Threats to US lawmakers spiked after Meta eased moderation: watchdog

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - From explicit calls for murder to sexual harassment, violent threats targeting US lawmakers on Facebook rocketed after tech giant Meta rolled back key content moderation policies last year, a tech watchdog said Tuesday.

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Aussie retailers under pressure from e-commerce giants

Australians are continuing to turn to global e-commerce providers as rising costs weigh on household budgets, heaping more pressure on local retailers.

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Google Wallet just fixed the most annoying part of online checkout

Google is finally fixing the headache of online checkouts by turning your Wallet into a private identity vault that instantly proves who you are without spilling your secrets.

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Microsoft lists 15 new reasons to switch to the New Outlook but many users say it still isn’t ready

Microsoft added 15 new features to its new Outlook, bringing it closer to feature parity with the classic Outlook client, including improved meeting tracking, schedule send, and keyboard shortcuts.

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Tech companies invoke possibility of Trump’s wrath in fight against Labor’s media laws

Tech giants claim Australia’s free trade agreement with US will be violated as they try to kill a proposal to force them to pay news companies

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Microsoft to tighten human rights measures after inquiry into Israel’s use of its tech

Announcement seeks to close a difficult chapter for the company after the Guardian revealed its platform was used in mass surveillance of Palestinians

The Guardian - US

Windows 11's cluttered and controversial context menus are going away

Microsoft’s Marcus Ash says Windows 11 context menus will soon be faster, simpler, and more configurable. I just hope we don't have to wait until 2027 to see the improvements.

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42 Horrible And Hilarious Moments From ‘Retail Hell’ To Make You Laugh Through Tears (New Pics)

Working in retail can be hell. The hours are long. The work is dull. Your pay is sub-par. You’re lucky if you get any support from management. And, to top it all off, you constantly have to deal with entitled, toxic, and annoying customers. It’s the perfect storm for burnout.…

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Microsoft uses Build 2026 to push developers toward fully native Windows apps, not web wrappers, with new tools and a clearer roadmap

At Build 2026, Microsoft showed developers how to build modern, native Windows apps with WinUI 3. AI took center stage as a way to streamline app creation, modernization, and migration using specialised agents and tools.

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Microsoft says Windows 11’s Defender is enough for most users but admits some third‑party tools still offer extras

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built‑in Defender offers solid protection for most users, though third‑party antivirus tools provide extra features.

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"An insanely myopic move": Microsoft backs off legal threats against Windows security researchers after BitLocker backlash

Microsoft assures researchers they can report flaws without fear of lawsuits following uproar from the community, but promises to work with law enforcement against individuals who cause harm to customers.

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After two decades, Google finally rolls out a way to change your Gmail address — here's how

Learn how to change your Gmail username without losing emails, files, or access to Google services.

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4 Google Health app customizations I use to make the app truly personal

The Fitbit app is being overhauled as part of a Google Health rebrand. Longtime users aren't happy with the change, but these tips will help.

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Thinborne is already talking Pixel 11 cases, and this one little change is significant

Thinborne revealed a set of Pixel 11 cases early, and one case features a wider camera bar cutout, which could point to Pixel Glow.

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Complaints worked: Google is already addressing Gemini's new usage limits

Google is updating Gemini's new usage limits after user feedback and complaints.

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Iran Targets Google, Meta, Amazon & Microsoft: Plans to Charge Fees for Undersea Internet Cables in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian media propose charging Google, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft fees for undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz to generate major revenue amid tensions

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Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now

A federal appeals court allowed Texas to require app stores to verify users’ ages and seek parental consent before a minor can download apps.

AAP

Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

U.S. prosecutors slapped insider trading charges against a Google employee this week, alleging the software engineer used confidential company information to pocket more than $1.2 million on prediction market platform Polymarket

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"I have proof for every single word": This security researcher's GitHub and Microsoft accounts were deleted after claiming a Windows 11 exploit in BitLocker is by design

Microsoft banned a researcher from GitHub and deleted their Microsoft account after zero‑day exploits surfaced, sparking outrage and claims that the company ruined their life.

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Google employee charged with using insider data to rig bets on Polymarket

US DoJ alleges software engineer Michele Spagnuolo, 36, earned $1.2m betting on Google’s most-searched list

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