Mastodawn

Simone 5h ago

France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech

https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/10/france-to-ditch-windows-for-linux-to-reduce-reliance-on-us-tech/

France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech | TechCrunch

France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.

TechCrunch

Simone Jan 25

Microsoft Gave FBI Keys To Unlock Encrypted Data, Exposing Major Privacy Flaw

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2026/01/22/microsoft-gave-fbi-keys-to-unlock-bitlocker-encrypted-data/

Microsoft Gave FBI BitLocker Encryption Keys, Exposing Privacy Flaw

The tech giant said providing encryption keys was a standard response to a court order. But companies like Apple and Meta set up their systems so such a privacy violation isn’t possible.

Forbes

Simone Jan 7

Apple releases iOS 26.3 security test for beta users

https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/06/apple-releases-ios-26-3-security-test-for-beta-users-details-here/

Apple releases iOS 26.3 security test for beta users, details here - 9to5Mac

If you’re running the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple has just released a new security update you can install. But there’s a catch.

9to5Mac

Simone Jan 6

Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years

https://www.theverge.com/tech/854556/lego-announces-smart-brick-the-most-significant-evolution-in-50-years

Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years

The Lego Group has announced Lego Smart Play, which uses a new Lego brick with a tiny computer and sensors inside.

The Verge

Simone Jan 2

Meet Pebble Round 2 - the most stylish Pebble ever

https://repebble.com/blog/pebble-round-2-the-most-stylish-pebble-ever

Pebble Round 2 - The Most Stylish Pebble Ever

Simone Dec 17

MicroProse Is Partnering With Geoff Crammond To Bring Back His Formula One Grand Prix Series: Now called "Geoff Crammond Racing".

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/microprose-is-partnering-with-geoff-crammond-to-bring-back-his-formula-one-grand-prix-series

MicroProse Is Partnering With Geoff Crammond To Bring Back His Formula One Grand Prix Series

Now called "Geoff Crammond Racing"

Time Extension

Simone Dec 13

Google Translate now offers real-time speech translation with any headphones

https://blog.google/products/search/gemini-capabilities-translation-upgrades/

Bringing state-of-the-art Gemini translation capabilities to Google Translate

We’re bringing Gemini’s state-of-the-art translation model to Google Translate for text, and more new features.

Google

Simone Dec 2

Android 16 QPR2 is now available! ⚡ → goo.gle/44zmyi8

Simone Oct 22

Hands-on: The Pebble 2 Duo is ready to pick up where it left off https://9to5google.com/2025/10/22/pebble-2-duo-smartwatch-hands-on/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

Hands-on: The Pebble 2 Duo is a reboot ready to pick up where it left off [Gallery]

It’s been nearly a decade since Pebble was bought out and, in time, slowly killed. But now, Pebble is getting...

9to5Google

Simone Oct 21

Meet the new ChatGPT Atlas browser.

Available today on macOS: chatgpt.com/atlas