Microsoft Considers Scaling Back on Consumer-Facing AI
Microsoft has been aggressively pushing their unwanted AI products on anyone unfortunate enough to be in their ecosystem, but Recall, Copilot, and more may soon get reigned in.
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RAM Shortages Impact Raspberry Pi
Prices will be rising for the Raspberry Pi, a popular device for homelab users around the world.
Firefox's "AI Killswitch" Coming February 24
Mozilla has recently promised an "AI Killswitch" for Firefox users who want nothing to do with their AI-first direction. We now know to expect in Firefox 148.
Data Breach Roundup (Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2026)
Panera Bread, Coinbase, games, and photo booth are among this week's breaches.
Notepad++ Subject to Supply Chain Attack for Months
The popular text editor Notepad++ had their infrastructure compromised from about June 2025 to December 2025, allowing the attackers to deliver malicious updates to unsuspecting users.
Google Introduces Stronger Theft Protections in Android
Google announced that they're bolstering Android's pre-existing theft protection features with security improvements and more granular control.
Apple Acquires Q.ai Startup for "Silent" Voice Input
In its second biggest acquisition ever, Apple has acquired a company called Q.ai that promises to use "facial micromovements" to provide "private answers to silent questions."
Data Breach Roundup (Jan 23 – Jan 29, 2026)
This week saw a massive leak from a likely infostealer database, two AI products, an app to help users quit porn, and updates to Soundcloud and the French unemployment agency.
WhatsApp Implements Optional "Strict Account Settings" Mode for Increased Security
WhatsApp has announced a new setting called Strict Account Settings that increases security against sophisticated threats, similar to Apple's Lockdown Mode or Android's Advanced Protection mode.
Video Rental Privacy Laws May Soon Apply to Streaming
We used to have privacy laws, but many of them haven't kept up with the times.
Google Accidentally Leaks Upcoming AluminiumOS Desktop Interface
According to 9to5Google, a bug report (currently inaccessible) about Chrome Incognito tabs leaked the desktop interface for the upcoming AluminiumOS, Google’s merging of ChromeOS and Android.
PornHub Withdraws From UK Over Online Safety Act
PornHub's parent company accuses the law of being ineffective and unenforced.
The NexPhone: A $549 Android, Linux, and Windows Device
An interesting concept, but how is the execution?
Windows Update Stops Machines from Booting
The disastrous KB5074109 Windows update has reportedly caused some people's computers to fail to boot, among the myriad other issues.
UK Considers Australia-Style Social Media Ban
Politicians continue to try to tackle complex issues with oversimplified solutions
European X/Twitter Alternative W Announced at Davos
People will do literally anything to avoid using Mastodon
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