US hits out at EU’s ‘suffocating regulations’ after it fines Elon Musk’s X
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations. Read More
New homes delayed by ‘energy-hungry’ data centres
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022. Read More
Google Confirms Rising ‘Account Takeovers ’— Users Told to Check Chrome Settings
Google warns Chrome users of rising “account takeovers” and urges stronger authentication to keep accounts and synced data safe. The post Google Confirms Rising ‘Account Takeovers ’— Users Told to Check Chrome Settings appeared first on TechRepublic.
New Splunk Windows Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation Attacks
Splunk for Windows has a high-severity flaw that lets local users escalate privileges through misconfigured file permissions. Learn how to fix it. The post New Splunk Windows Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation Attacks appeared first on TechRepublic.
IBM Pursues AI Expansion With $11B Confluent Acquisition
The move reflects a rapidly intensifying race among technology giants to strengthen the data foundations required for generative and agentic AI. The post IBM Pursues AI Expansion With $11B Confluent Acquisition appeared first on TechRepublic.
X Blocks EU Ads Account After €120m Fine, Escalating Clash Between Elon Musk and Brussels
X shut down the European Commission’s ad account after a €120M DSA fine, sparking a tense clash over transparency, platform rules, and rising political fallout. The post X Blocks EU Ads Account After €120m Fine, Escalating Clash Between Elon Musk… Read More »X Blocks EU Ads Account After €120m Fine, Escalating Clash Between Elon Musk and Brussels
Production halted at Chinese factory making ‘childlike’ sex dolls
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance. Read More
Apple and Google Alert Users Worldwide After New Spyware Activity Surfaces
Evidence shows that certain people have been targeted by malicious actors, often linked to governments or state-backed groups. The post Apple and Google Alert Users Worldwide After New Spyware Activity Surfaces appeared first on TechRepublic.
Gartner Warns of Sharp Slowdown in Automotive AI Investment
According to Gartner, only 5% of automakers will continue expanding AI investments at current levels by 2029, a steep fall from more than 95% today. The post Gartner Warns of Sharp Slowdown in Automotive AI Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Gives All Eligible PCs the Green Light for Windows 11 25H2
The timing of this upgrade push comes during a wave of reported Windows issues. The post Microsoft Gives All Eligible PCs the Green Light for Windows 11 25H2 appeared first on TechRepublic.