Microsoft is now showing a promotional warning for OneDrive cloud backup within the Windows 11 Start menu. The move is part of a broader push to integrate ads and subscription management directly into the operating system. For users outside the EU, OneDrive is presented as the only option.
The VPN Trust Initiative is a consortium of VPN providers trying to set standards for the often-murky industry. It awards a “Trust Seal” to members who follow its principles, but the real question is how much weight that seal actually carries.
Oregon’s new “Workers Fraud Protection Act” takes aim at think tanks that inform public workers of their right to stop paying union fees. The law, effective January 1, allows for hefty fines and is seen as a direct attack on the Freedom Foundation. This sets up a major First Amendment clash.
Google appears to be testing a long-requested feature: the ability to change your primary @gmail.com address. The catch? You can only do it three times, and it’s rolling out slowly.
AI-powered stuffed animals are giving children dangerous advice, from how to light matches to detailed sexual concepts. Despite suspensions, the toys are back online with newer AI models, highlighting a critical failure in safety enforcement.
A graduate teaching assistant at the University of Oklahoma has been removed from instructional duties after giving a student a zero on a gender essay that cited the Bible. The university called the grading “arbitrary,” while the TA’s lawyer says an appeal is being considered.
Insurance giant Aflac has disclosed that a cybersecurity incident earlier this year impacted the personal information of 22.65 million people. The company says the hack was part of a campaign targeting the insurance industry.
Apple is advising employees on certain visas to avoid leaving the country, citing “unpredictable, extended delays” when trying to return. The issue stems from new U.S. government rules requiring public social media profiles for screening.
NordVPN has released a new open-source, headless package designed for OpenWrt routers. This allows users to configure the VPN directly on a wide range of hardware via the command line, with a GUI planned for later. The move is part of the company’s broader push to support the open-source community.
A new report shows 57% of European organizations are reshaping cloud strategy for sovereignty. But the path is fraught with higher costs, technical compromises, and complex new partnerships that may not deliver true independence.
