Apple and Google Agree to UK App Store Reforms After UK Pressure

Apple and Google agree to UK app store reforms after CMA pressure, pledging fairer reviews and transparency while 30% commission fees remain unchanged.
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Alphabet Launches Rare 100-Year Bond to Fund Massive AI Push

Alphabet is issuing a rare 100-year sterling bond as it raises about $31 billion in global debt to fund a major AI infrastructure push.
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Microsoft Sets Timeline to End Windows 11 Updates for Older Printers

Microsoft is phasing out new printer driver updates via Windows Update for older printers in Windows 11 starting in 2026, pushing users toward Mopria.
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Apple’s Budget iPhone 17e Set to Launch Within Weeks at $599

Bloomberg says Apple’s iPhone 17e is due imminently at $599, adding A19 and MagSafe, as Apple ramps up a busy early-2026 cycle.
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Microsoft Starts Testing Built-In Sysmon Monitoring in Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out native Sysmon support in Windows 11 Insider builds, giving security teams built-in system monitoring with optional activation.
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Google Teases Pixel 10a With a Surprise Design Twist

Google teases the Pixel 10a with a flat camera design, Feb. 18 pre-orders, and rumored Tensor G4 specs that point to a modest, budget-friendly upgrade.
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Data Centers?

The AI data center boom is reshaping economies while straining power grids, water supplies, and communities. Here’s the real cost behind AI’s rise.
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Restructuring in the AI Era: Washington Post Cuts One-Third of Its Workforce

The Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it restructures around subscriptions, events, and AI tools to adapt to a rapidly changing media landscape.
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Windows Shutdown Bug Spreads to Windows 10, Microsoft Confirms

Microsoft confirms a Windows bug preventing some PCs from shutting down or hibernating after January 2026 updates. A fix is still pending.
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Microsoft Is Retiring Standalone SharePoint, OneDrive Plans

Microsoft will retire standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans, ending sales in June 2026 and service in December 2029.
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