GOG Execs Criticize Windows 11, Signal Linux Plans for 2026 Gamers are growing frustrated with Windows 11, and GOG’s top executives aren’t holding back. In a recent interview, GOG owner Michał Kiciński called the OS “poor-quality software,” expressing shock that it has spent so many years on the mar...
Microsoft Ends Support for Windows Server 2008 and Vista After nearly 18 years, Microsoft has officially retired support for Windows Server 2008 and its consumer counterpart, Windows Vista. The end of support comes as of January 13, 2026, closing the book on one of Microsoft’s longest-running operat...
Developers Release Windows AI Removal Script A new PowerShell script is making waves in the Windows community by allowing users to strip AI features from Windows 11. Created by developer “zoicware,” the tool—named Remove Windows AI—has been praised by experts, including Signal’s Meredith Whittaker, ...
Waymo Self-Driving Car Ends Up on Phoenix Train Tracks A Waymo self-driving car startled bystanders in Phoenix, Arizona, after it accidentally drove onto active light-rail tracks while a passenger fled the vehicle. The incident, captured on video by an onlooker, highlighted potential safety gaps in ...
Windows 11 Update Introduces Copilot Removal Option for Admins Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7535, giving IT administrators new control over Microsoft Copilot. This update introduces the RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp policy, allowing admins to uninstall Copilot from manag...
How Documented NYC Brings News Directly to Immigrants As immigration raids intensify across the U.S., staying informed has never been more crucial for immigrant communities. Documented NYC, a nonprofit newsroom, is meeting this need by using platforms like WhatsApp, WeChat, and Nextdoor to reach New...
Wikipedia Turns 25 and Highlights the People Behind the Pages Wikipedia turns 25 today, marking a quarter-century since the free online encyclopedia launched on January 15, 2001. What began with fewer than 100 articles has grown into a global knowledge platform with more than 65 million entries and ...
WiFi 7 Routers Promise More Than They Deliver Consumers hunting for the fastest home WiFi might feel misled by the newest “WiFi 7” routers. Marketing materials boast features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO) that claim to boost speeds by combining multiple WiFi bands. Yet, independent tests reveal th...
White-Collar Workers Now Training AI to Replace Themselves White-collar professionals are facing a paradox: some are now being paid to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems that could eventually take over their own roles. Mercor, a San Francisco-based startup, has made headlines for hiring thou...
Trusted Physician Jailed for Sharing Child Abuse Material on Wire A shocking case has emerged involving a respected physician turned criminal. Khursheed Haider, 50, from Roseville, was sentenced to nine years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) through the encrypted messag...
WeatherTech Founder Enters FTC Spotlight WeatherTech founder David MacNeil could soon become one of the most influential figures in U.S. consumer protection policy. President Donald Trump has nominated the longtime auto accessories executive to serve on the Federal Trade Commission, a move that has ...
Windows 11 Test Update Adds Copilot Removal Option Microsoft is giving IT administrators more control over Windows 11 with its latest Insider Preview update. Build 26220.7535, released to the Dev and Beta Channels, introduces a new policy that allows certain users to uninstall Microsoft Copilot from...
