Updated, Oct. 21 with an industry response to Google’s retreat on user privacy.Apple warns iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome, and Microsoft has issued the same warning for Windows users. Now Google has confirmed more bad news for Chrome’s more than 3 billion users. Is it time to quit the world’s most popular browser?Google’s plan to kill tracking cookies in Chrome centered on its Privacy Sandbox. This explored alternatives to cookies, seeking a balance between user privacy, the ad industry and regulators. That balance was never found. The focus on privacy is over. Google has suddenly confirmed privacy initiatives…
A sweeping plan to reconstruct Gaza, which has been shared with Trump administration officials, features the names and logos of more than two dozen companies—some of which tell WIRED they had no knowledge they were named or involved.The presentation outlining the plan was reportedly created by some of the businessmen…
Just days after Microsoft killed security updates for 500 million Windows 10 users, there’s bad news for Windows 11 users as well. A new, mandatory security update is a “total disaster” and an emergency update has suddenly been confirmed.The warning comes courtesy of Windows Latest. Microsoft admits that Windows 11…
Google may have to change the way its search engine works in the UK, including potentially offering users the option to choose rival search services, as part of new regulation from the UK’s competition authority.In a decision handed down on Friday, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google…
Nvidia began shipping its DGX Spark system on 15th October 2025, placing up to 200 billion-parameter AI model capabilities on technology decision-makers’ desks for $3,999. The compact device measures 150mm square and weighs 1.2 kilograms, yet delivers computational performance previously confined to rack-mounted servers.Organizations running AI development workflows typically rent…
OpenAI has announced a number of projects this year with foreign governments to help build out what it has called their “sovereign AI” systems. The company says the deals, some of which are being coordinated with the US government, are part of a broader push to give national leaders more…
In case you missed Wednesday’s NYT Mini, you can find the answers here:The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper’s larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are…
In case you missed Tuesday’s NYT Mini, you can find the answers here:The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper’s larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are…
After four years of construction, Intel said on Thursday that its Fab 52 semiconductor plant in Chandler, Arizona, is now turning out its first chips. The company also shared more details about the long-awaited CPUs that it will be producing in the facility using Intel’s brand-new 18A process technology.The announcement…
Republished on October 14 as Windows 10 deadline hits 500 million users.Hundreds of millions of Microsoft users are understandably confused. If you’re running Windows 10 because you can’t or won’t upgrade, what exactly happens today, as October 14 hits? Does the end-of-life “security disaster” hit in the next 24 hours?First,…
Lauren Goode: What’s an example of that?Louise Matsakis: So, for example, there were some Chinese influencers who were spreading these conspiracy theories that Indians were plotting to use the visa to immigrate to China en masse.Lauren Goode: Interesting. You’ve both covered China’s businesses and workforce for years. Was this backlash…
It hardly seems any time at all since we were all getting excited about the rollout of Wi-Fi 7, the latest wireless networking standard that’s now in use and is being rolled out across Apple’s latest iPhone lineup. While Wi-Fi 7 offers higher speeds, better throughput and a stronger coverage,…
Ever since DeepSeek burst onto the scene in January, momentum has grown around open source Chinese artificial intelligence models. Some researchers are pushing for an even more open approach to building AI that allows model-making to be distributed across the globe.Prime Intellect, a startup specializing in decentralized AI, is currently…
HighlightsJaron “Boots” Ennis scored a dominant first-round TKO win over Uisma Lima but did little to silence critics questioning his level of opposition.Despite his undeniable power and speed, Ennis continues to face scrutiny for not fighting elite names like Vergil Ortiz Jr. or Xander Zayas.Promoter Eddie Hearn remains focused on…
Google has quietly confirmed a major Chrome update coming soon to billions of Smartphone and PC users. While its Gemini in Chrome update dominates the headlines, for many of everyday users this change could be just as welcome.“To help you cut through the noise and reduce notification overload,” Google announced…
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