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Bose SoundTouch owners face end-of-life changes as Bose releases API documentation

Bose released API documentation for SoundTouch speakers as the company moves toward an end-of-life plan that removes cloud features and updates while keeping some wireless functions working.

Cloudflare fined in Italy for refusing to block pirate sites on 1.1.1.1 DNS

Italy’s communications regulator fined Cloudflare 14.2 million euros for refusing to block access to pirate sites on its 1.1.1.1 DNS service, and Cloudflare said it will fight the penalty while considering pulling servers and services from Italy.

Eric and Wendy Schmidt fund four new telescopes, including a Hubble-class space observatory

Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt announced major funding for four telescope projects, including a space-based optical telescope called Lazuli intended to provide a more capable modern version of the Hubble Space Telescope.

SpaceX receives FCC approval to expand second-generation Starlink constellation

SpaceX received FCC permission to construct, deploy, and operate an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, bringing its total Gen2 authorization to 15,000 satellites worldwide with both fixed and mobile service.

Hamaoka nuclear plant relicensing halted over fabricated seismic hazard data

Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority halted the relicensing process for two reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear plant after the operator, Chubu Electric Power Co., acknowledged fabricating seismic hazard data.

Ørsted challenges US suspension of work on Revolution Wind offshore project

Ørsted and its partner Skyborn Renewables filed a legal challenge seeking an injunction against a US government order suspending work on Ørsted’s Revolution Wind offshore project.

YouTube bans channels posting fake AI-generated movie trailers

YouTube removed two channels that posted fake AI-generated movie trailers without proper disclaimers, amid legal pressure from studios.

Browser Extensions Harvest AI Conversations from Millions of Users for Marketing

Eight browser extensions with 8 million installs harvest full AI chatbot conversations and sell them for marketing. They masquerade as privacy tools but intercept data from top AI platforms and transmit it to third parties.

UK to Encourage Apple and Google to Implement Nudity-Blocking on Phones

The UK plans to push Apple and Google to block nude images by default on phones, requiring adult verification. This voluntary step could precede mandatory rules to protect children from explicit content, addressing gaps in online age checks.

Microsoft to disable vulnerable RC4 cipher in Windows Server by mid-2026

Microsoft will disable RC4 cipher in Windows Servers by mid-2026 due to long-known security flaws exploited in major hacks.

Why is my dog like this? Current DNA tests won’t explain it to you.

A study found no significant link between dog genetics and behavioral traits, challenging the accuracy of popular genetic tests.

Intel Unveils Second-Generation Lunar Lake Core Ultra Laptop Processors

Intel has announced its first series of second-generation Lunar Lake Core Ultra processors designed for laptops. These processors aim to enhance computing performance and efficiency, signaling Intel's continued innovation in the mobile computing sector.

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