YouTube Introduces Custom Time Limits for Shorts to Combat Digital Overload
YouTube Takes a Stand Against Endless Scrolling In a significant move for digital wellness, YouTube has launched a new feature…
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Global Cyber Espionage Escalates as China Alleges US Targeted Critical Time Infrastructure
Strategic Timing Infrastructure Under Attack China’s Ministry of State Security has revealed what it describes as “irrefutable evidence” of a…
Microsoft Enhances Dark Mode and Mobile Integration in Latest Windows 11 Preview Builds
Microsoft has released new Windows 11 preview builds with significant dark mode improvements and enhanced mobile device integration. The updates also address multiple system bugs affecting File Explorer, display performance, and gaming controllers.
Latest Windows 11 Preview Builds Expand Dark Mode Capabilities
Microsoft has deployed new Windows 11 preview builds for Insiders in both Dev and Beta channels, according to reports from the company’s official announcement posts. The updates, identified as build 26220.6972 for version 25H2 and build 26120.6972 for version 24H2, introduce several user experience enhancements alongside critical system fixes. Sources indicate these builds particularly focus on refining the dark mode experience and improving mobile device integration.
Micron Reportedly Ceasing Server Chip Supply to Chinese Data Centers Amid Trade Tensions
Micron Technology is reportedly discontinuing server chip supplies to data center customers in China, according to sources familiar with the matter. The decision follows a 2023 ban imposed by Chinese authorities that restricted the company’s operations in critical infrastructure sectors. While server chip sales will cease, Micron will continue supplying other market segments in China.
Micron’s Strategic Shift in Chinese Market
Memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology will reportedly stop supplying server chips to data center companies operating within China, according to recent reports from Reuters. Sources indicate this decision comes after the company failed to recover its server chip business following a 2023 ban imposed by the Chinese government that prohibited Micron products in critical infrastructure projects.
FSF Launches Librephone Project to Reverse-Engineer Mobile Firmware Blobs
The Free Software Foundation has launched the Librephone project to develop free software replacements for proprietary binary blobs in mobile device firmware. The multi-year initiative will focus on reverse-engineering components handling cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi, and GPU functions to enhance software freedom for mobile users.
New Initiative Targets Mobile Software Freedom
The Free Software Foundation has launched a new initiative called Librephone aimed at bridging the gap between Android distributions and true mobile phone freedom, according to foundation announcements. Rather than building another mobile operating system, sources indicate the project focuses specifically on developing replacements for proprietary software blobs – binary components without available source code – found in Android device firmware.
iPhone 17 Preorders Surge as Global Smartphone Market Defies Economic Headwinds
Global smartphone shipments increased 2.6% in Q3 2025 despite economic uncertainty, with iPhone 17 preorders outpacing last year’s model. Samsung maintained market leadership while premium devices continued to drive growth across the industry.
Despite ongoing tariffs and economic uncertainty, global smartphone shipments increased 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with iPhone 17 preorders significantly outpacing last year’s iPhone 16 launch according to the International Data Corporation. The sustained growth in premium device sales, including Apple’s latest iPhone and Samsung’s newest foldables, demonstrates remarkable consumer resilience in the face of economic pressures that industry experts note would typically suppress high-end purchases.