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• Microsoft turns off Vista's outbound firewall for you (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft is planning to disable Windows Vista's outbound firewall by default …
• Sony is buying Snoopy, Charlie Brown. (theverge.com)
  Good grief, is the Peanuts franchise really worth $457 million in 2025? [Link: Sony to Acquire Control of Peanuts in $457 Million Deal | ht…
• A Starlink satellite seems to have exploded (theverge.com)
  An anomaly caused a sudden drop in altitude and debris.
• Dvorak to Microsoft: discontinue all IE development immediately, support Firefox and Opera (arstechnica.com)
  John Dvorak has a crazy idea for Microsoft. He thinks the company should …
• Microsoft's Monad becomes Windows PowerShell (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft Senior Vice President Bob Muglia announced today that Monad...
• Sizing up the competition: what can Duke tell us about America's high-tech future? (arstechnica.com)
  An important warning about US technological competitiveness vs. Asia has …
• Tell us how you really feel. (theverge.com)
  Meta wants Threads to be the app you open first thing in the morning, and it sounds like some of you feel about the same way I do about tha…
• œDelightmare.†(theverge.com)
  Critic Ben Davis rounds up the art words that helped him better process 2025. I think the term “delightmare” hits the spot: > A word I latc…
• Semi-solid state MagSafe power banks arrive from the founder of Hyper (theverge.com)
  BMX SolidSafe semi-solid state MagSafe power banks from the founder of Hyper are now available. They’re safer and last longer than typical…
• How to clean your mechanical keyboard: A step-by-step guide (zdnet.com)
  One of the best things about mechanical keyboards is how easily they can be disassembled for cleaning. Let us guide you through the quick a…
• Chinese company produces US$150 Linux PC (arstechnica.com)
  YellowSheepRiver has produced a $150 Linux PC with unique hardware designed …
• Communities are rising up against data centers — and winning (theverge.com)
  Grassroots campaigns against data centers are growing and costing the industry billions in canceled and delayed projects.
• Mechanical keyboards: A comprehensive guide (zdnet.com)
  Ready to get started on a fun new hobby or find the best typing experience you've ever had?
• First senatorial iPod from IPac: Rejected (arstechnica.com)
  Senator Conrad Burns becomes the first senator to reject the iPod sent to him …
• Apple is having its 'best ever March quarter' but there's a cloud on the horizon (zdnet.com)
  At a time when companies are having a hard time, Apple continues to experience solid growth -- but for how long?
• There’s finally a little bit of sunshine in Pluribus (theverge.com)
  A recap of episode 8 of the Apple TV series Pluribus, which streams its finale on December 26th.
• Microsoft's latest Windows 11 test build adds new group policies, drops SMB1 enablement by default (zdnet.com)
  Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels can check out Windows 11 Build 22610, which adds a bunch of new policies for IT admins and re…
• iTMS flaunts Commercial Success (arstechnica.com)
  iTMS debuts its new feature, Commercial Success. Now you can buy that annoying …
• Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft has released Beta 2 of its upcoming IE7 browser to the public...
• How do you make an app? (zdnet.com)
  How do you make an app? Making a successful mobile app is a process involving brainstorming, research, and revision before publishing your…
• Phones were fashionable again in 2025 (theverge.com)
  From the wooden-back Motorola Razr Ultra to the iPhone 17 Pro’s vibrant turn in Cosmic Orange, phones made more fashion statements than usu…
• TikTok is “turning into a Chinese super app.” (theverge.com)
  During Semafor’s Mixed Signals podcast, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said TikTok is “very much applying lessons they’ve learned in China to…
• Intel releasing DirectX 10 capable chipsets as early as this year? (arstechnica.com)
  Voices on the wind bring news of an Intel chipset supporting DirectX 10 before …
• Brendan Carr is a dummy (theverge.com)
  The FCC Commissioner’s testimony to the Senate Commerce Committee, plus an update on Netflix and YouTube, and the winners of the streaming…
• Television reshapes its economy as technology advances (arstechnica.com)
  Change isn't coming to TV—it's here, and those in the industry are cautiously …
• What is an accelerated computer science degree? (zdnet.com)
  An accelerated computer science degree can help you reach your educational goals faster — and it means entering the workforce in less time.
• œAlright coach, you just got handed the trophy of the inaugural Xbox bowl by Master Chief, how does (theverge.com)
  Last night was the first Xbox Bowl, with Arkansas State taking the trophy, presented by Halo’s Master Chief, over Missouri State. Every pla…
• New bill would impose Universal Service Fund fees for broadband access (arstechnica.com)
  The Broadband for America Act would bring broadband taxes to America. The …
• iLife A11 robot vacuum and mop review (test and demo) (zdnet.com)
  The iLife A11 will impress you with it's suction power and mobility, but you'll be left wanting more from the two-in-one machine when you u…
• The 30 best tool gift ideas for the handyperson in your life (theverge.com)
  Whether you know someone who is just beginning their DIY journey or a seasoned pro, our gift guide will help you find handy tools, gadgets,…
• eBay: Not just auctions anymore (arstechnica.com)
  eBay, the online auction giant, has announced a new service called eBay …
• Get more than 50 percent off these refurbished iPad Pros (zdnet.com)
  Take your pick iPad Pros, complete with a 9.7-inch screen and 12MP camera.
• The wellness wild west makes it easy to buy unapproved weight loss drugs (theverge.com)
  On social media, it’s easy to find gray market sellers of retatrutide, the so-called GLP-3 drug. The only problem is it’s still undergoing…
• iLife A11 robot vacuum and mop review: Nice vac, disappointing mop (zdnet.com)
  You'll love the suction power and mobility that the iLife A11 offers, but may be disappointed with the mopping functionality.
• Broad alliance backing VMware desktop vision (arstechnica.com)
  VMware trumpets an alliance with some industry heavyweights, looking to …
• Europol imagines robot crime waves in 2035 (theverge.com)
  European police agency Europol imagines how automation will change law enforcement over the next decade, envisioning kid-grooming care robo…
• AT&T to slow down fiber rollout? (arstechnica.com)
  Industry watchers are predicting AT&T will slow down the deployment of its …
• This phishing campaign delivers malware that steals your passwords and chat logs (zdnet.com)
  Cybersecurity researchers warn over a big spike in attacks deploying RedLine Stealer - which is cheap and easy to use.
• The best Nintendo Switch controllers (theverge.com)
  In case you didn’t know, almost all of the best wireless Switch 2 controllers work great on the original Switch. We’ve tested several candi…
• Science literacy takes some hits from the media (arstechnica.com)
  If we're going to improve science literacy, a good place to start might be in …
• The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 instant camera is a great gift at $74 (theverge.com)
  The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 instand camera is $20 off; there are also deals on a 8BitDo controller, a Lego holiday decoration, and an audio…
• Female clans are selling sex, not gaming. Do they expect to be taken seriously? (arstechnica.com)
  Female clans advertise themselves based on what they wear and how good they …
• Brazilian Senate passes cryptocurrency Bill (zdnet.com)
  The proposal aims to protect consumers and tackle issues such as money laundering and other illegal practices.
• Apple and Dell shipments grow but overall PC market shrinks (zdnet.com)
  Supply constraints and a saturated market are hitting sales.
• Microsoft: Internet Explorer is retiring soon. Here's why you should drop it sooner (zdnet.com)
  Businesses should retire Internet Explorer 11 internally weeks before it officially reaches end of life.
• Microsoft Launches Office? 2007 Beta 1 Refresh Release (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft recently released a refresh release of Office 2007 Beta 1. The …
• Airbnb to staff: Work from wherever you want in the country and we'll pay you the same (zdnet.com)
  Some staff might even get a pay rise after Airbnb implements its country-level pay tiers.
• Who owns Trump Mobile? (theverge.com)
  Which part of the Trump empire owns Trump Mobile, and how does a former FBI agent in Florida fit in?
• Miyamoto announces Twilight Princess Revolution play. Kind of (arstechnica.com)
  While he didn't go into much detail, apparently the Revolution controller will …
• Windows XP on Intel iMac: confirmed (arstechnica.com)
  One Mac user is over US$13,000 richer, as his solution for booting Windows XP …