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.

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.

MaxSun debuts liquid-cooled dual GPU card with 48GB memory

Chinese GPU vendor MaxSun has unveiled a new liquid-cooled single-slot dual GPU card based on Intel Arc Pro B60. The card features 48GB of RAM and supports installation of four units in a single system. This setup allows for eight GPUs and substantial VRAM capacity in one rig.

Microsoft Copilot can now access Google accounts with user permission

Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, has integrated with Google accounts to access Gmail features. This update allows users to grant permission for Copilot to interact with their Google services. The feature was announced in a recent TechRadar report.

Microsoft warns of payroll pirate scam targeting university employees

October 11, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

UK antitrust regulator targets Google's search dominance

October 11, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

Meta transfers React framework to Linux Foundation

Meta is handing over control of the popular React JavaScript framework to a new React Foundation, which will operate under the Linux Foundation. This move aims to make development more independent from any single company. Founding members include major tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft.