AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev
AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev An open source developer claims AWS has erased his decade-old account, along with all his data. Abdelkader Boudih, known…
Trump surprises with TSMC $300B investment claim
Summary The article discusses a surprising claim by US President Donald Trump regarding the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) planning a $300 billion investment in Arizona. During a CNBC interview,…
Mauritius investigates AFRINIC as African institutions show support ahead of new elections
Summary The government of Mauritius is investigating AFRINIC, the African regional internet registry, ahead of upcoming elections. This follows a tumultuous period marked by an annulled election in June due…
Not big in Japan: Apple’s WebKit browser requirement may break new law
Summary \n Apple is under scrutiny for its WebKit requirement, which may conflict with Japan’s new Mobile Software Competition Act. This law aims to encourage browser engine diversity, promoting better…
RIP To the Macintosh HD Hard Drive Icon, 2000-2025
Apple has bid farewell to the iconic Macintosh HD hard drive icon, a symbol that adorned Macs since 2000. In the latest macOS 26 Tahoe beta, the traditional spinning hard…
NASA Satellites That Scientists and Farmers Rely On May Be Destroyed On Purpose
A recent report indicates that NASA may terminate its Orbiting Carbon Observatory missions, which provide essential climate and agricultural data. The shutdown would impact scientists, farmers, and industries reliant on…
Meta Eavesdropped On Period-Tracker App’s Users, Jury Rules
A San Francisco jury ruled that Meta, formerly Facebook, violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act by collecting sensitive information from users of the Flo period-tracking app without consent. The…
Lyft Will Use Chinese Driverless Cars In Britain and Germany
Lyft Will Use Chinese Driverless Cars In Britain and Germany Lyft has partnered with Baidu to introduce Chinese driverless cars in Britain and Germany, aiming to tap into the growing…
Nvidia Rejects US Demand For Backdoors in AI Chips
Nvidia’s chief security officer has responded firmly against US demands for backdoors in their AI chips. Amidst persistent pressure from US lawmakers and claims from China about existing backdoors, Nvidia…
Trump, Apple To Announce New $100 Billion Commitment To Manufacturing in US
President Trump and Apple are set to announce a monumental $100 billion investment to deepen Apple’s manufacturing presence in the U.S. Over the next four years, the plan will increase…