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Microsoft has quietly removed its official workaround that allowed users to bypass CPU and TPM requirements for installing Windows 11 on

The European Union has officially begun enforcing its AI Act, marking the first compliance deadline on February 2. This regulation allows EU authorities to ban AI systems deemed an "unacceptable risk" to individuals or society.

Apple is preparing to launch a new iCloud-based events and invites service called "Confetti," which could go live as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The service is designed to offer a fresh way to organize parties, meetings, and functions, distinct from the existing Calendar app.

Google has confirmed that state-sponsored hackers are experimenting with its AI-powered Gemini assistant to enhance their cyber operations. While these groups are not using Gemini to execute AI-driven attacks, they are leveraging the tool for reconnaissance, scripting, and productivity improvements, according to Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).

Microsoft implemented a backup feature in Windows 11 in the past that is designed to get more user files synced to its OneDrive service.

YouTube has announced new features exclusively for its Premium subscribers, enhancing the already rich experience that includes ad-free viewing and access to YouTube Music.

Microsoft has announced that it will be shutting down the VPN feature in Microsoft Defender for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers later this month.

According to cloud security firm Wiz, DeepSeek has secured an open database that exposed sensitive user data, including chat histories, API authentication keys, and system logs. The researchers discovered the database within minutes, as it lacked any form of authentication.

Google has revealed that it blocked 2.36 million Android apps from being published on the Play Store in 2024 due to policy violations that posed potential security risks to users.

Google has officially rolled out its new Gemini 2.0 Flash model as the default AI for all users of the Gemini app on both web and mobile. The upgraded model, first introduced in December, is significantly faster and more efficient than its predecessor, the Gemini 1.5 Pro, delivering improved performance across multiple benchmarks.

A team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has successfully recreated the core technology behind DeepSeek AI for an astonishingly low cost of just $30. Led by Ph.D. candidate Jiayi Pan, the team managed to replicate DeepSeek R1-Zero’s reinforcement learning capabilities using a small language model with just 3 billion parameters.

This year is very important for Microsoft. It is the year that the most popular Windows operating system, Windows 10, is reaching end of support. It is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide and has a comfortable lead over its successor Windows 11.

Microsoft has announced the latest additions to its Surface lineup, unveiling new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models equipped with Intel’s powerful Core Ultra Series 2 "Lunar Lake" processors.

Amazon has announced a price increase for its Music Unlimited streaming service in the US, making it the latest company to raise subscription costs. The new pricing went into effect this week for new customers, while existing subscribers will see the changes reflected in their billing cycle starting March 5, 2025.

NordVPN has introduced a new protocol, NordWhisper, which it claims can help users bypass VPN blocks in regions with restrictions. The company says NordWhisper works by mimicking regular internet traffic, making it more difficult for websites and internet service providers (ISPs) to detect and block VPN usage.