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Microsoft Quietly Drops Copilot+ Branding From New Laptops

Microsoft has quietly dropped the Copilot+ branding from its new laptops. Brett Ostrum, the company's Surface CVP, confirmed the decision at Snapdragon Summit 2026, with the brand said to have been sidelined due to weak sales and negative perception.

Bitget Exchange Hit by Cyberattack: $352 Million in Assets Drained

Bitget exchange announced that cyberattackers bypassed its security systems and moved $352 million worth of assets out of its wallets.

Apple and Qualcomm Extend Patent Licensing Agreement

Apple and Qualcomm have renewed their global patent licensing agreement, which was set to expire in 2027. According to Qualcomm, the new agreement will take effect on April 1, 2027; however, there is no information yet on its duration or a statement from Apple.

F-35 Parts in Chinese Hands in Hong Kong: Unreturned, Report Claims

F-35 parts redirected to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the U.S. are alleged to have fallen into the hands of the Chinese government and not been returned.

Microsoft Moves Communications Team Under Legal and Corporate Affairs

Microsoft is moving its communications team out of marketing and into the Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs organization. Responsibility for communications goes to Vice Chair Brad Smith, while Brent Colburn has been named interim replacement for Frank Shaw, who will depart later this year.

Where Does the 404 in 404 Not Found Come From?

The 404 number in the "404 Not Found" error code frequently encountered on the internet is not a randomly chosen figure; it is part of the 4xx group of the HTTP protocol that classifies client errors. Contrary to the common CERN room legend, the code emerged as a standard status code defined for the "Not Found" response in HTTP standards.

YouTube Announces New Feature That Lets You Watch Shorts Videos in Series Format

YouTube has announced its "Shorts Series" feature, which allows content creators to organize their vertical videos into television-style seasons and episodes. The feature is being gradually rolled out for creators included in the Partner Program across web, mobile, and connected televisions.

Bentley's First Fully Electric Model, the Torcal, Unveiled

Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, the brand's first fully electric series production model. The electric luxury SUV, with versions producing up to 888 horsepower, offers a range of up to 600 km and 400 kW fast charging support.

Discord Rolls Out New System That Automatically Estimates Users' Ages

Discord has rolled out an automatic age estimation system based on account signals in all countries except Australia and the United Kingdom, following the age verification system it suspended in February. According to the company, 90 percent of users will not be asked to verify their age, while default safety restrictions will be applied to accounts assigned to the 13-17 age group.

McDonald's Is Testing Ads on Drive-Thru Menus

New Phishing Trap: Google Accounts Stolen with the Promise of Free Claude Max

According to Malwarebytes, a new phishing scam aims to steal login credentials by redirecting users to a fake Google sign-in page with the promise of a free Claude Max subscription. Experts shared tips on how to detect fake pages prepared with the browser-in-browser technique.

Apple Clarifies Texture and Grain Controls Are Exclusive to New iPhone Cameras

Apple has clarified that the new texture and grain controls can only be used on older iPhone models when editing photos taken with the newest iPhones. The company updated its press releases, which initially caused confusion, to specify that these controls apply only to photos taken with certain cameras on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo.