Putin approves advertising on Russian spacecraft

Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed legal changes allowing advertisements on spacecraft, a move aimed at bolstering the struggling Russian space program. The amendments, effective from January 1, 2026, permit Roscosmos to place ads on state-owned space objects to attract private investment. This comes amid financial woes for Russia's space sector following international sanctions.

AMD releases ROCm 7.0.2 with Radeon RX 9060 support

AMD has released version 7.0.2 of its ROCm open-source platform for GPU computing. This update officially adds support for the Radeon RX 9060 graphics card. The announcement comes from Phoronix, highlighting advancements in Linux hardware compatibility.

Bose ends support for SoundTouch speakers in 2026

Bose has announced it will cease support for its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars on February 18, 2026, disabling cloud-based features and the companion app. The move will limit the devices to basic playback via AUX, HDMI, or Bluetooth. Affected customers can receive up to $200 in trade-in credit.

UK antitrust regulator targets Google's search dominance

October 11, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has designated Google with strategic market status in search and search advertising, confirming its substantial market power. This step under the new digital markets regime could lead to interventions promoting competition. Google has objected, highlighting its economic contributions to the UK.

Amazon Echo Show users report frustration over increased ads

Owners of Amazon's Echo Show smart displays are increasingly frustrated by a surge in advertisements, leading some to consider ditching the devices. Reports from Reddit and The Verge highlight ads overwhelming home screens, including promotions for the new Alexa+ service. Amazon defends the ads as a way to discover content but has not confirmed any increase.

Microsoft warns of payroll pirate scam targeting university employees

October 11, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Microsoft has alerted organizations to a phishing campaign dubbed 'Payroll Pirate' that compromises Workday accounts to divert employee paychecks. The scam, active since March 2025, has affected accounts at multiple universities. Attackers use sophisticated tactics to bypass multi-factor authentication and hide their changes.

Linux development on Chromebooks evolves significantly

Linux development on Chromebooks has seen notable changes in recent years. ChromeOS devices were originally built for cloud-based computing and web applications. This evolution highlights growing support for Linux integration.