The European Commission is preparing to ease the burden of so-called cookie banners, which have frustrated internet users in Europe and beyond for years. According to Politico, the EC recently informed industry representatives and other organizations that Brussels is drafting new amendments to the ePrivacy Directive. Read Entire Article
Media Player Classic BE is a modern take on a classic player
MPC-BE (Black Edition) is a free, open-source media player for Windows. It builds on the legacy of the original Media Player Classic and MPC-HC. It combines lightweight performance= with a refreshed interface, built-in codecs, active development, and hardware acceleration support. Read Entire Article
Anker issues recall for 481,000 power banks over fire hazard
The recall (number 25-466) impacts roughly 481,000 Anker power banks with model numbers A1647 (22.5W), A1652 (7.5W), A1257 (22.5W), A1681 (30W), and A1689 (30W). Defective units were sold at popular retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart between August 2023 and June 2025 with prices typically ranging from $30...
Microsoft patches critical Entra ID flaws that endangered millions of tenants
Microsoft recently patched a critical security vulnerability in its Entra ID system. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-55241, could have been exploited to take control of any Entra ID directory, also known as a tenant. Security researcher Dirk-jan Mollema, who discovered the issue, promptly reported it to Microsoft, and the company......
iPhone Air proves durable and repair-friendly despite slim design
When the team cracked open the iPhone Air, it quickly became clear how Apple had achieved its slim design. In short, the company packed the logic board and related components into the thicker camera plateau at the top of the phone, leaving the rest of the device free to house......
Google faces unprecedented order to hand over search data to rivals
A federal court ruling that forces Google to share parts of its closely guarded search data with rivals has set up a rare test of antitrust enforcement in the digital economy – and sparked serious concerns about the security of personal data. The key question is whether this redistribution will......
Amazon to fulfill Walmart orders, blurring the line between rivals and partners
Amazon is moving deeper into the logistics arena by enabling merchants to use its delivery network to fulfill purchases made on Walmart.com, extending its reach into the core territory of one of its biggest competitors. Read Entire Article
Samsung faces backlash for testing ads on Family Hub refrigerator screens
The pilot program launched this month, after pushing an over-the-air software update to select Family Hub refrigerator models. According to Samsung, the update introduces new Terms of Service and a Privacy Notice covering the addition of advertisements. The ads appear on the refrigerator's Cover Screen – the display that activates......
Tech industry braces as Trump announces new $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The newly announced policy faces an uncertain future – not only in the courts but also in terms of international response and practical implementation. As stakeholders across multiple sectors brace for the fallout, the coming months will determine whether the administration's sweeping overhaul will take hold or face legal reversal....