Meta has initiated a 14-day warning period for Australian under-16s, setting a December 10 deadline to deactivate accounts under new federal laws. The post Meta Initiates Mass Account Deactivations for Australian Teens as Social Media Ban Looms appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
The European Commission has unveiled a "Digital Omnibus" proposal that has delayed high-risk AI Act deadlines and has relaxed GDPR consent rules to boost industrial competitiveness. The post EU Unveils Plans to Delay AI Rules and Relax GDPR to Boost Tech Sector appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
The EU General Court has dismissed Amazon’s appeal against its designation as a Very Large Online Platform, ruling that user scale creates systemic risks comparable to social media. The post EU Court Rejects Amazon’s Appeal Against ‘Very Large Online Platform’ Designation appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has ordered a parliamentary probe into Meta over 'hidden' Android tracking and announces strict 2026 laws, labeling social media a 'failed state.' The post Spain Orders Investigation into Meta, PM Sánchez Calls Social Media a ‘Failed State’ appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
The Trump administration has closed a $1 billion loan to restart Three Mile Island, securing 835MW of nuclear power for Microsoft's AI operations. The post Trump Administration Grants $1B Loan to Restart Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant for Microsoft appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
The new Gemini 3 update turns Search into an "Answer Engine" that can build custom tools, run simulations, and even buy products for you automatically. The post Gemini 3 Integration Makes Google Search a Full ‘Agentic Answer Engine’ appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Leaked data shows Meta's controversial "Vibes" AI video feed is finding a massive audience in emerging markets, even as Western users and rivals reject the flood of automated content. The post Meta’s ‘Vibes’ AI Feed Hits 2 Million Daily Users, Fueled by ‘AI Slop’ Strategy in Emerging Markets appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
A federal judge has rejected the FTC's bid to unwind the Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions, citing the blurred lines between social networking and entertainment apps like TikTok. The post Judge Rules Meta Is Not a Monopoly, Dismissing FTC Antitrust Lawsuit about Instagram and WhatsApp appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Microsoft is formalizing the "synthetic workforce." With the launch of Agent 365, the company is moving beyond simple bot deployment to a full-scale governance model. The post Microsoft Unveils Agent 365: The ‘HR’ Department for the Synthetic Workforce appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Anthropic commits $30B to Azure as Microsoft and NVIDIA invest $15B. The deal brings Claude natively to Microsoft's cloud, expanding its AI ecosystem. The post Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Anthropic Forge $45 Billion Alliance to Scale Claude on Azure appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
We show you how to map a network drive in Windows 11 and Windows 10 for easier access to your media or FTP server. The post How to Map a Network Drive in Windows 11 and Windows 10 appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
We show you how to disable modern standby in Windows 11 and Windows 10 and explain what the different acpi power states in Windows are used for. The post How to Enable or Disable Modern Standby in Windows 11 and Windows 10 appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
We show you two methods on how to delete temp files in Windows 10 and Windows 11 and through File Explorer and Command-Line.| WinBuzzer
C.J. Farley’s ‘Who Knows You By Heart’ plumbs Big Tech’s soul The post The Ghost in the Machine appeared first on Book and Film Globe.| Book and Film Globe
Roslyn Layton examines the recent Amazon Web Services outage and compares it with last year’s CrowdStrike outage to illustrate differences in scope, responsibility, and systemic impact. She argues that cloud providers should contribute to the Universal Service Fund, ensuring financial contribution to resilience and critical infrastructure for essential services. Read it at ProMarket >>| ProMarket
Nick Jacobson compares European and American enforcement to opening up the app store on Apple mobile phones, why European consumers and businesses are at an advantage, and if this advantage indicates that it is time for the United States to adopt legislation akin to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. Read it at ProMarket >>| ProMarket
The Google Search monopoly case focused on how Google’s agreements with Apple to set Google Search as the exclusive default search engine on Apple’s mobile devices allowed Google to solidify its monopoly in internet search. However, a less-explored dimension of these agreements is how they likewise fortified Apple’s monopoly power in the smartphone market, writes Steven C. Salop. Read it at ProMarket >>| ProMarket
Por Kevin Carson. Artículo original: “Tragedy of the Commons” Part II, 27 de febrero de 2024. Traducción al español por Camilo Salvadó. Los libertarios de derecha, al parecer, mantienen un idilio con Garrett Hardin y su llamada “Tragedia de los Comunes”. Es un principio al que regresan una y otra vez. Pero como fundamento, es...| Center for a Stateless Society
In a rare strategic split, Amazon and Microsoft are backing the GAIN AI Act, a new bill that threatens to limit Nvidia's AI chip exports to China and prioritize U.S. supply. The post Amazon and Microsoft Back Legislation to Restrict Nvidia’s AI Chip Exports to China appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Mozilla has announced 'AI Window' for Firefox, an opt-in assistant focused on user choice and privacy, directly challenging AI-native browsers from OpenAI, Perplexity and Microsoft. The post Firefox Wants to Challenge AI Browsers With Privacy-First ‘AI Window’ appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Apple has launched the Mini Apps Partner Program, cutting its App Store commission to 15% for qualifying web-based apps amid intense regulatory pressure in the EU and UK. The post Apple Halves App Store Commission to 15% for ‘Mini Apps’ in New Developer Program appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Apple's request to appeal a landmark UK ruling that its App Store fees are 'excessive and unfair' has been denied, exposing it to over £1.2B in damages. The post Apple Denied Appeal in UK App Store Case, Faces Over £1 Billion in Damages appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Google DeepMind has unveiled SIMA 2, a new AI agent powered by the Gemini model that can reason, converse, and teach itself new skills inside complex 3D video games. The post Google DeepMind’s SIMA 2 AI Agent Can Auto-Train in 3D Worlds appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Valve is reviving its hardware ambitions with a new AMD-powered Steam Machine, a redesigned Steam Controller, and a 'streaming-first' Steam Frame VR headset, all launching in Spring 2026. The post Valve Announces Steam Machine, Controller, and VR Headset for 2026 Launch appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
We show you how to quickly open a file or folder in Command Prompt or PowerShell how to change directory from ther in Windows 11 using a series of commands. The post How to Open a File or Folder in Terminal in Windows 11 appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
The European Commission is reportedly launching a new antitrust investigation into Google's news ranking practices, adding to its global regulatory battles and publisher conflicts. The post EU Targets Google’s News Rankings in New Antitrust Probe Amid Publisher Uproar appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
The SFC and DISM repair tools in Windows 11 and Windows 10 can get you back on track without the need for data loss or third-party programs. Here's how to use them. The post How to Repair Corrupted Windows System Files with DISM and SFC appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
IBM has unveiled its Nighthawk and Loon quantum processors, accelerating its roadmap to achieve quantum advantage by 2026 and a fault-tolerant system by 2029.| WinBuzzer
Lavoce in 3 passi è la nuova iniziativa mensile de lavoce.info. Tre articoli su uno stesso argomento – pubblicati in sequenza – che accompagnano il lettore lungo un percorso logico e particolareggiato. Michele Polo ci guida nel complesso mondo dei mercati digitali e nelle problematiche della loro regolamentazione. L'articolo Mercati digitali, un rompicapo per la regolamentazione proviene da Lavoce.info.| Lavoce.info
Per tutelare la concorrenza nei mercati digitali, gli Usa confidano nelle autorità antitrust, mentre la Ue ha varato una regolamentazione specifica. Nessuno dei due approcci è del tutto soddisfacente. Poi ci sono decisioni che competono solo alla politica. L'articolo Mercati digitali: qual è il ruolo delle politiche pubbliche? proviene da Lavoce.info.| Lavoce.info
Il numero degli utenti raggiunti e i dati che offrono sono fondamentali nei mercati digitali. Producono esternalità di rete che consentono alla piattaforma leader di diventare ancora più grande e potente. Quindi, difficilmente scalzabile dai concorrenti. L'articolo Mercati digitali: le forze che limitano la concorrenza proviene da Lavoce.info.| Lavoce.info
Ripercorrere le tappe iniziali dei mercati digitali permette di comprenderne meglio il funzionamento. Per scoprire le dinamiche che dall’instabilità iniziale portano a una più o meno elevata concentrazione, fino alla creazione degli ecosistemi digitali. L'articolo Mercati digitali: come nascono, come crescono proviene da Lavoce.info.| Lavoce.info
Microsoft's .NET 10 is now live. The new Long-Term Support release brings the AI Agent Framework, C# 14, and huge performance gains for developers. The post Microsoft Launches .NET 10 with AI Agent Framework, Performance, and C# 14 Upgrades appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
A new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform called Quantum Route Redirect is enabling automated, global attacks against Microsoft 365 users. The post Microsoft 365 Users Face New Automated Phishing Threat appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
We show you how to enroll in the consumer version of Windows 10 ESU to ensure your PC remains protected against malware and cybersecurity threats until October 2026. The post How to Enroll in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
AI infrastructure firm Nebius has signed a $3B deal with Meta while reporting a 355% revenue surge in Q3 2025, alongside widening losses and soaring CapEx. The post Nebius Inks $3B Meta AI Deal Amid Soaring Revenue and Widening Losses appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Samsung launches Vision AI Companion, a generative AI-powered Bixby update for its 2025 TVs, featuring Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity for conversational AI. The post Samsung Rolls Out Vision AI Companion for 2025 TV Lineup appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Microsoft has announces a landmark investment of over $10 billion in Sines, Portugal, for a new AI data center, part of its global strategy to outsource GPU capacity. The post Microsoft Invests Over $10 Billion in Portugal “AI Factory” Datacenters appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Meta has announced the discontinuation of the external Facebook Like and Comment social plugins, effective February 10, 2026. Learn why the change is happening and what it means for websites. The post Meta to Kill Facebook’s Website Like and Comment Buttons in 2026 appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Intel's Chief Technology and AI Officer, Sachin Katti, resigns to join OpenAI, a major blow to the chipmaker's high-stakes turnaround under CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The post Intel CTO and AI Chief Sachin Katti Quits for OpenAI, Dealing Blow to Chipmaker’s Turnaround appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Apple's iPhone Air 2 is caught between conflicting reports. Has it been delayed indefinitely due to poor sales, or is a redesigned model coming in 2026? The post iPhone Air 2 Future Unclear Amid With Reports of Indefinite Delay or 2026 Relaunch appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Per assicurarsi il lucroso contratto del Progetto Nimbus, Google e Amazon hanno concordato di ignorare i propri termini di servizio e di eludere gli ordini legali informando Israele qualora un tribunale straniero richiedesse i suoi dati.| Valigia Blu
Microsoft researchers have detailed a new side-channel attack called “Whisper Leak” that can guess the topic of encrypted AI chats, exposing a fundamental privacy risk across the AI industry. In a report, the team showed how patterns in network traffic size and timing can reveal what users are discussing, even with TLS encryption. The flaw […] The post Microsoft Uncovers ‘Whisper Leak’ Flaw, Exposing Encrypted AI Chats Across 28 LLMs appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Google Research has introduced Nested Learning and the 'Hope' architecture, a new ML paradigm designed to solve catastrophic forgetting and enable AI models to learn continually without erasing old knowledge.| WinBuzzer
Big Tech lobbyists and their friends at the Chamber of Commerce are gambling that tech titans’ front-row inauguration seats came with a major party favor.| Compact
When will these Big Tech platforms learn?| It's FOSS News
Tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Meta have stopped publishing their annual workforce diversity reports, a major reversal in corporate transparency amid a shifting political landscape.| WinBuzzer
Chile and tech giants promise economy-wide impact but permits show fewer onsite jobs after construction.| Rest of World
Das autoritäre Tech-Netzwerk. (Screenshot aus der Studie) – CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0authoritarian-stack.infoIn den USA übernehmen private Plattformen und Konzerne immer mehr staatliche Funktionen. Wissenschaftler:innen machen dieses System nun sichtbar: Auf einer interaktiven Webseite zeigen sie den „Authoritarian Stack“ und wie dieser zunehmend auch nach Europa greift.| netzpolitik.org
by Mehreen Ashraf, Eimear Nolan, Manuel F Ramirez, Gazi Islam and Dirk Lindebaum Walk into almost any university today, and you can be sure to encounter the topic of AI and how it affects higher education (HE). AI applications, especially … Continue reading →| SRHE Blog
CFC continues its work to ensure consumer can cancel unwanted subscriptions without the run-around! For Immediate Release: October 8, 2025 Sacramento, CA – Legislation sponsored by the Consumer Federation of California (CFC) that builds on consumer protections for online renewals was signed today by Governor Newsom. Assembly Bill 656, … Read More ›| Consumer Federation of California
Erik Hovenkamp and A. Douglas Melamed discuss what Judge Amit Mehta got right and wrong in his remedy decision in the Google Search antitrust case.| ProMarket
Hey look, I just found a way to get infinite free electric power: This sort of extension-cord-plugged-into-itself meme has shown up recently on the web to characterize a spate of circular financing…| Economist Writing Every Day
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The European Commission president appears to be winning the U.S. president’s ear on Ukraine, but that comes at a price.| POLITICO
The conversation I want to have is about the internal cost of relying on capitalist tools built for profit, extraction, and domination. And how ChatGPT is weakening our capacity to reimagine liberated futures.| CCF
Der Tech-Konzern muss Daten mit Konkurrenten teilen, bleibt aber Herr über Chrome und Android. Ein langwieriger Rechtsstreit könnte noch Jahre dauern.| taz.de
South Korea’s proposed Online Platform Regulation Act has taken multiple turns amid political upheaval, pressure from the United States, and a fiercely competitive domestic tech market. Hwang Lee explores how global geopolitics, strong domestic platforms, and the "Brussels Effect" are reshaping the country’s approach to digital regulation.| ProMarket
La Bce prepara il lancio dell’euro digitale, per modernizzare i pagamenti nell’Eurozona. La nuova moneta elettronica punta a garantire più autonomia, più sicurezza e costi più bassi per utenti e imprese. L’incognita è come sarà accolta dai consumatori.| Lavoce.info
Despite his past criticisms of the data privacy risks associated with ‘smart’ technology, Kennedy’s HHS is now pushing wearables on Americans. Experts say the privacy concerns are jarring.| The American Prospect
Desperate for ‘free money,’ most of the communities that approve these facilities are outmatched by developers. But these water-guzzling, power-hungry projects have major downsides.| The American Prospect
Senator Elizabeth Warren is a lightning rod for all things that impact consumers, and she’s taking on Big Tech. The post Elizabeth Warren Tackles Big Tech appeared first on Adam Levin.| Adam Levin
Let's normalize sharing the tech we use - and the platforms we purposefully avoid. I'm sharing my tech stack in this post to let you judge for yourselves if I'm "walking the talk" when I discuss resistance to Big Tech.| Elena Rossini
New tests show Microsoft's Windows Recall still captures passwords and credit cards, validating proactive blocking by apps like Signal, Brave, and AdGuard.| WinBuzzer
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) finds AWS and Microsoft harm cloud competition, recommending a formal probe under new digital market laws.| WinBuzzer
Opera has filed an antitrust complaint in Brazil against Microsoft, accusing it of using its Windows dominance to unfairly promote the Edge browser and limit user choice.| WinBuzzer
The many reasons why I am grateful for free, open-source software and the ability to self-host essential digital services.| Elena Rossini
Manage all AI prompts from one structured library with WinBuzzer Prompt Station. Use prompt-chains, prompts, text insertions with ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, AI Studio, Mistral. With versioning, export/import, hotkey access, bookmarks-bar support, and many more features. Microsoft has announced “Copilot Mode,” a new experimental feature that transforms its Edge browser into an AI-powered collaborator. The […]| WinBuzzer
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical SharePoint zero-day (CVE-2025-53770), hitting 400+ firms and institutions like the DHS.| WinBuzzer
L'intelligenza artificiale viene spesso presentata come un’innovazione di cui beneficerà l’intera umanità, ma è un’affermazione plausibile?| ACTA in rete
大統領就任式の壇上でトランプの背後に美しい半円を描くように並んだApple、Google、Facebook、Amazon、Tiktokの各CEOの姿。この光景は、テクノロジー企業が民主主義(あるいは民主党)の味方であるというオバマ時代の幻想に最後の楔を打ち込むものだった。 The post トランプはビッグテックを愛している first appeared on p2ptk[.]org.| p2ptk[.]org
セクション230の最大の受益者は小規模プラットフォームと一般ユーザである。 The post セクション230が守っているのは「ビッグテック」ではなく「普通のユーザの表現」である first appeared on p2ptk[.]org.| p2ptk[.]org
富裕層や権力者にとって、セクション230なき世界は理想的な世界だ。独裁者、戦争犯罪者、詐欺師が批判者を黙らせる強力なツールを手にする世界なのだから。 The post セクション230:「プラットフォームの免責」はなぜ必要なのか first appeared on p2ptk[.]org.| p2ptk[.]org
Quelques semaines après le retour au pouvoir de Trump, Ugo Palheta avait rencontré pour son podcast « Minuit dans le siècle » l’historienne Sylvie Laurent (autrice notamment du livre Capital et race, une hydre moderne, aux éditions du Seuil). Ensemble, ils avaient essayé de comprendre ce qu’il fallait attendre du pouvoir trumpiste dans les quatre années à venir, le type de projet qui caractérise actuellement Trump et le Parti Républicain, le niveau d’attaque qu’il fallait...| CONTRETEMPS
Por: Lic. Alejandro Marcó del Pont Sí, hay una guerra de clases, es la clase rica la que está haciendo la guerra, y la estamos ganando (Warren Buffett) Lejos de ser una simple provocación, la frase…| El tábano economista
Technological platforms are not neutral. If we truly want to resist the digital coup that is currently under way, we need to normalize the use of free, open source solutions.| Elena Rossini
A post detailing the things I'm focusing on right now (March-April 2025)| Elena Rossini
If we want the Fediverse to be sustainable and to emerge as the ethical alternative to Big Tech's social platforms we need to actively help it out. From the bottom up.| Elena Rossini
As India contemplates adopting its Digital Competition Bill, Amber Darr and Madhavi Singh examine lessons from the European Union’s and United Kingdom’s legislative forays into digital markets. They argue that India must rethink its reliance on formal long-form enforcement and invest in regulatory capacity if it hopes to deliver an ex ante regime for a fair and contestable digital economy.| ProMarket
Karina Montoya reflects on the end of the remedies phase of the Department of Justice’s case against Google for monopolizing the online search market. She argues that Google’s warnings against divestiture of its browser, Chrome, fall short and that a breakup will benefit the security of the internet, innovation, and users.| ProMarket
Deze tekst zal ongetwijfeld in de databases van AI-modellen zoals ChatGPT, Gemini en DeepSeek belanden. Die modellen maken namelijk gebruik van zogenaamde ‘scrapers’: programmaatjes die…| Bij Nader Inzien
In a column published shortly after Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, Compact’s editor-at-large Gregory Conti characterized the newfound alliance between MAGA populists and Big Tech oligarchs as an “anti-clerical coalition.”| Compact
You know when it’s baking and the heat is just bouncing off everything, you step in the shadows and the temperature instantly drops ten degrees? It ain’t sticking around, just bouncing right back. Anyway, I withstood this onslaught for ten minutes at London Bridge station before cramming into a train full of half-cut sweaty football fans and heading home. As the train meandred between the rooftops of Bermondsey, I caught sight of, for no more than half a second, a seagull nesting in a chi...| The Bounding Box
Trump’s escalation of censorship and retaliation is terrifying. The groundwork for it was prepared years in advance.| Truthout
Microsoft has released a definitive list of older Surface devices that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements like TPM 2.0, as the October 2025 Windows 10 end-of-support deadline approaches, urging users to consider new Copilot+ PCs or paid Extended Security Updates.| WinBuzzer
Google integrates its Gemini Nano AI model directly into Chrome desktop (v137+) for on-device scam detection, enhancing real-time security and privacy for users.| WinBuzzer
Microsoft has announced official Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) support for Fedora Linux, starting with Fedora 42, enabling direct installation via command line.| WinBuzzer
Microsoft has expanded its Copilot+ PC lineup with smaller Surface Laptop and Pro models powered by Snapdragon X Plus, available for pre-order now.| WinBuzzer
OpenAI's decision to maintain nonprofit oversight impacts its deep ties with Microsoft, which is reportedly negotiating how the new structure affects its $13.75B investment.| WinBuzzer
Herbert Hovenkamp writes that the court presiding over the Google Ad Tech case gave the government an important win. However, by relying on the per se tying rule instead of rule of reason, the court perpetuated a flawed court precedent that can preclude serious market analysis for competitive harms.| ProMarket
The Federal Trade Commission’s case against Meta for monopolizing personal social media through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp serves as a warning of allowing Big Tech companies to acquire nascent competitors in the artificial intelligence market through quasi-mergers that dodge government scrutiny. Based on new research, Alexandros Kazimirov argues that antitrust agencies can look at a combination of circumstantial evidence, including market product proximity, price premiums an...| ProMarket
Responding to geopolitical shifts, Microsoft has pledged legally binding resilience, expanded EU cloud capacity, and committed to European data/cyber rules.| WinBuzzer
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has called Amazon's reported plan to display tariff costs a "hostile and political act" during a recent briefing.| WinBuzzer
Washington state lawmakers have passed a $77.9B budget addressing a $16B shortfall with cuts and over $9B in new taxes impacting tech, businesses, and capital gains.| WinBuzzer
The Trump administration has formally objected to the EU's draft AI Code of Practice, arguing it's overly burdensome and escalates tech regulation tensions.| WinBuzzer
A rogue’s gallery of big tech edgelords and their reactionary hangers-on have a plan to remake the city by the bay in their own weirdo image.| The New Republic
Today, over 100 community, civil rights, privacy, consumer, labor, technology, small business, and other organizations delivered a letter urging the U.S. Senate to oppose a resolution to rescind the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) digital payment app oversight rule.| Americans for Financial Reform
US-Präsident Donald Trump attackiert die Regulierung von großen amerikanischen Tech-Konzernen im Ausland. Er hat dabei auch die digitalen Regeln der EU im Fokus - und droht mit Zöllen.| netzpolitik.org
Trump administration officials had expressed reservations over language calling for “inclusive and sustainable” AI.| POLITICO
Silicon Valley Big Tech oligarchs fear China's AI companies like DeepSeek. Billionaire Trump backer Peter Thiel admits they want monopolies: "competition is for losers". Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said US must maintain "unipolar world".| Geopolitical Economy Report