Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the Surface Pro 10. It tackles security vulnerabilities in the NPU and Wi-Fi, while also fixing frustratingly slow connection speeds. This comes as Microsoft deals with other hardware headaches.
European satellite operator SES is partnering with Taiwan’s state-backed Chunghwa Telecom to build a new ground station. The facility will support the high-throughput O3b mPower constellation. This move significantly expands satellite capacity in North Asia.
Real estate firm Lodha Developers has committed an additional INR 1 trillion ($10.9 billion) to build a 2.5GW data center park in Maharashtra. The move follows a previous $3 billion agreement, but turning a non-binding MoU into reality is a massive challenge.
A new wave of sophisticated vishing attacks is using real-time, customizable phishing kits to trick users and bypass multi-factor authentication. Okta’s Threat Intelligence team issued the alert on January 22, detailing how attackers pose as IT support to gain full account control.
A coalition of European photonic chip companies is sounding the alarm. They say the EU’s lead in this critical tech is at risk without decisive action to scale manufacturing and compete globally.
The backlash against generative AI in creative fields is getting official. Both the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association and San Diego Comic-Con have recently instituted hard bans. It’s a messy but decisive move.
China is pushing industrial parks to consume most of their own renewable energy. A new policy requires at least 60% of newly built wind and solar power to be used on-site, aiming to cut emissions and ease grid strain. This marks a strategic pivot towards localized, self-sufficient industrial energy.
A new report details the alarming rise of an AI crimeware economy. Low-cost “Dark LLM” subscriptions and deepfake kits are enabling fraud at a scale and sophistication that’s overwhelming traditional defenses.
A top 1,000 Twitch streamer’s career is over after Microsoft Notepad’s “remember session” feature opened on stream, revealing illicit links. The feature, part of Notepad’s 2026 update, saved his highlighted text, contradicting his excuses. He’s now banned from major platforms and has entered a porn
According to a ZDNet analysis, the end of Windows 10 support is accelerating a shift to Linux. The author, who has tested hundreds of distros, highlights six specific contenders ready to capture new users in the coming year, focusing on reliability, familiarity, and ease of use.
