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A report from the German technology company Heise suggests that some Seagate customers have purchased new hard drives that were used for tens of thousands of hours already.

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Microsoft is rolling out a major update to Windows 11's Start menu, bringing seamless integration with both Android and

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company that recently surged to the top of the Apple App Store charts in the U.S., has been removed from Apple and Google app stores in Italy amid privacy concerns and an ongoing GDPR investigation. The Italian data protection authority, Garante, is scrutinizing the app’s data collection practices, specifically whether user data is being stored in China.

The FBI has seized the domains of Cracked.io and Nulled.to, two well-known hacking forums associated with cybercrime, password theft, and

Pika Labs has unveiled its latest video creation tool, Pika 2.1, which aims to differentiate itself in a competitive market that includes powerhouses like OpenAI Sora, and Runway.

In a bold move towards sustainability, Intel researchers have unveiled a concept for modular laptops and mini PCs designed to curtail the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste).

A recent study conducted by Searchlight Cyber in collaboration with Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center has revealed a stark correlation between exposure on the dark web and heightened risks of cybersecurity breaches.

Microsoft released the latest preview update for Windows 10 version 22H2 today. All changes of the preview update will roll out to all Windows 10 devices on Patch Tuesday in February 2025.

Windows 10 is not getting many new features anymore. Considering that Microsoft will end support later this year, it is clear that the company's focus is elsewhere.

Microsoft has rolled out a new security feature for its Edge browser designed to combat scareware—a type of malware that manipulates users into revealing personal or financial information through intrusive full-screen alerts and flashing banners.

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Southampton have unveiled an innovative 5D memory crystal capable of storing up to 360 terabytes (TB) of data for nearly 14 billion years.

Stock shortages are becoming a familiar issue with the launch of new processors and graphics cards, as evidenced by the recent release of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the upcoming NVIDIA RTX 50 series.

Microsoft is reportedly in talks to acquire TikTok’s US operations from ByteDance, according to statements made by President Donald Trump. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said, "I would say yes. A lot of interest in TikTok. There’s great interest in TikTok," indicating the tech giant’s serious consideration of the deal.

Microsoft has acknowledged that the January 2025 Windows security updates are causing audio playback problems on some systems equipped with external DACs (digital-to-analog converters). These devices, widely used in home setups, professional music studios, and portable audio players, are essential for enhancing sound quality and converting digital signals to analog for playback.

Apple has released an urgent security update to address the first actively exploited zero-day vulnerability of 2025, tracked as CVE-2025-24085. This critical flaw, found in the Core Media framework, could allow malicious applications to elevate privileges and compromise devices.

Meta has announced two new personalization features for Meta AI, available soon to users in the United States and Canada. These enhancements aim to provide more tailored experiences by introducing AI memories and personalized recommendations based on Facebook activity.