huawei U.K. Reverses Course, Orders Complete Ban on Huawei 5G Equipment The British government bans telecom companies from purchasing new Huawei equipment starting in January and requires the removal of all existing Huawei 5G gear by 2027. This dramatic policy shift follows worsening U.K.-China relations and intense pressure from the United States.
peacock NBCUniversal Expands Peacock Streaming Service Nationwide With Free Tier NBCUniversal officially brings its Peacock streaming service to the general public across the United States. The platform offers a free ad-supported tier alongside paid options, featuring a mix of classic shows, movies, and live sports.
microsoft Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Sets August 18 Release Date Microsoft and Asobo Studio officially set an August 18 launch date for the highly anticipated Flight Simulator 2020. The game comes in three tiers, offering varying amounts of meticulously detailed aircraft and airports.
microsoft flight simulator Microsoft Flight Simulator Cleared for PC Takeoff on August 18 Microsoft and Asobo Studio officially set an August 18 launch date for the highly anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC. The game features incredibly realistic landscapes and is available to pre-install now through Xbox Game Pass for PC.
intel Intel Delays 7nm Process by Six Months, Embraces External Foundries Intel announces a significant six-month delay to its 7nm manufacturing process due to yield issues. The company now plans to take a pragmatic approach by potentially utilizing third-party foundries for future production.
oneplus OnePlus Announces Augmented Reality Launch Event for Affordable Nord Smartphone OnePlus schedules a virtual AR launch event for July 21st to unveil its new affordable Nord smartphone. The company also opens limited pre-orders for European customers ahead of the official reveal.
twitter Twitter Confirms 130 Accounts Targeted in Massive Bitcoin Scam Breach Twitter reveals that hackers targeted 130 accounts during a coordinated social engineering attack that compromised high-profile figures to run a bitcoin scam. The company states that no passwords were stolen but continues to investigate if private data was accessed.
oneplus OnePlus Reveals Nord Pricing and August 4 Release Date OnePlus officially unveils the mid-range Nord smartphone, marking a return to affordable devices with prices starting at 399 euros. However, the phone skips a direct US launch and lacks guaranteed carrier compatibility in America.
windows Public Exploit Emerges for Critical Windows DNS SIGRed Vulnerability A public proof-of-concept exploit now demonstrates remote code execution capabilities for the Windows DNS SIGRed bug, increasing the urgency for system administrators to patch.
google Google Offers Concessions to Avoid EU Antitrust Probe Over Fitbit Acquisition Google attempts to clear regulatory hurdles for its $2.1 billion Fitbit purchase by promising not to use health data for advertising. EU regulators are set to make a final decision on the deal by July 20.
hong kong Tech Companies Rethink Hong Kong Operations Under New Security Law Major technology firms including TikTok are pausing or exiting operations in Hong Kong as they assess the impact of Beijing's new national security law. The sweeping legislation forces businesses to grapple with potential data requests from local authorities.
twitter Twitter Hackers View Private Messages in 36 Targeted Accounts Hackers behind the massive Twitter bitcoin scam access the direct messages of 36 accounts, including a Dutch politician. Federal and state investigators probe the breach.
twitter Twitter Hack Exposes Private Messages of Dozens of Compromised Accounts Twitter confirms that attackers accessed the direct messages of 36 high-profile accounts during the massive July 2020 breach. The revelation fuels ongoing demands for the platform to implement end-to-end encryption.
twitter Twitter Hack Reveals Severe Vulnerabilities in Modern Democracy The recent high-profile Twitter breach goes far beyond a simple bitcoin scam, exposing profound weaknesses in the digital infrastructure that supports modern society and democratic institutions.
twitter Massive Twitter Data Breach Threatens Heavy Financial and Regulatory Fallout Twitter faces severe financial and operational consequences as European regulators probe a massive data breach potentially affecting hundreds of millions of users. The company's silence on the true extent of the exposed information only increases the risk of heavy penalties.