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Cloud servers receiving live updates while isolated on-prem racks sit behind glass in a futuristic control room.

Azure Users Win Windows Server 2022 Hotpatching Reprieve

Azure Edition keeps Windows Server 2022 hotpatching into 2027, while on-prem customers miss the reboot-saving reprieve.

Jul 5, 20268 min
Futuristic mission control viewing satellite constellations and data beams over Earth orbit.

Rocket Lab's $8B Iridium Grab Targets SpaceX's Moat

Rocket Lab's $8B Iridium deal would buy spectrum, 2.5M subscribers and a faster path into SpaceX's satellite turf.

Jul 5, 20267 min
Diverse civic assembly in a futuristic AI hub connected by neural network visuals

277 Americans Put AI Collective Intelligence on Trial

A 277-person birthday debate tested whether AI can structure civic judgment at scale without drowning out human voices.

Jul 5, 20267 min
Futuristic modular cordless vacuum transforming into upright, stick, and handheld models in a tech workspace.

3 Vacuums Collapse Into Shark PowerDetect Transformer

Shark's new Transformer aims to replace upright, stick and handheld vacuums with one hose-free cleaning system.

Jul 5, 20266 min
Smartphone prototype in a futuristic lab showing a larger battery module under testing

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Breaks Apple’s Pattern

A leak points to a 5,425 mAh iPhone 18 Pro Max battery, hinting Apple may trade thinness for endurance.

Jul 5, 20268 min
High-end camera in a futuristic editing workspace with abstract RAW workflow screens and cinematic lighting.

Pros Ditch Adobe as Hasselblad Capture One Support Lands

Capture One now opens native 16-bit Hasselblad RAW from three 100MP systems, closing a pro workflow gap. Tethering comes later.

Jul 4, 20266 min
Regulators monitor harmful social media content through AI moderation screens in a futuristic safety hub.

X Fights eSafety Over Gore as Inman Grant Sounds Alarm

Australia’s eSafety chief says X and other platforms are fighting to distribute and monetise gore, not just failing to moderate it.

Jul 4, 20269 min
Futuristic streaming hub with eerie thriller scenes on screens and AI network visuals.

Cannibal Romance Stalks Prime Video Thriller Movies

Prime Video’s July thriller drop turns survival, cannibal romance, and arms-dealing greed into a sharper watchlist than usual.

Jul 4, 20267 min
Smartphone with abstract chat identity interface in a futuristic tech workspace

Best WhatsApp Username Picks May Vanish Before Launch

WhatsApp username reservations are surfacing early, and scarce handles could go fast once Meta opens the feature to billions.

Jul 4, 20268 min
Premium robot vacuum in a futuristic smart home with AI screens and glowing navigation beams

Matic Robot Vacuum Price Jumps $250 After Sept. 9 Deadline

Matic's robot vacuum jumps to $1,495 on Sept. 9, forcing premium buyers to decide before a $250 hike hits.

Jul 4, 20267 min
Futuristic AI hub with engineers, neural network hologram, servers and enterprise cloud infrastructure.

Mistral AI Targets OpenAI's Weak Spot With $4B War Chest

Mistral AI is chasing OpenAI with sovereign models, enterprise deployments, and $4B in backing, not a consumer chatbot war.

Jul 4, 20268 min
European tech antitrust scene with courthouse, smartphone ecosystem, circuits, and scales of justice.

€4.1B Google Android Antitrust Fine Survives EU Fight

Google lost its final EU appeal, locking in a €4.1B Android antitrust fine over Search, Chrome, and Play Store rules.

Jul 4, 20267 min