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Microsoft clamping down on Windows 11 local account setup — latest Insider build removes 'local-only commands,' skipping Microsoft account sign-in will crash setup process

Microsoft is patching "known mechanisms" used to complete a fresh Windows 11 install without signing into a Microsoft account. It's now even more difficult to use a local account in the OOBE, but the change is limited to a test build for now.

Tom’s Hardware

Tim Sweeney Declares End Of 'Scare Screens' As Google's Supreme Court Bid Over Android App Store Fails

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block a lower court order requiring Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google to overhaul its Play Store, marking a major win for "Fortnite" maker Epic Games.

Benzinga

Google's Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses to delay overhaul of the monopoly

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to protect Google from a year-old order requiring a major makeover of its Android app store

The Independent UK

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Microsoft triples down and blocks even more Microsoft Account bypasses on Windows 11 — an online account is non-negotiable

Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.

Windows Central

Google Also Takes Down App To Track ICE Agents From Play Store: 'Vulnerable Group'

Google has removed an app used to track ICE agents while conducting raids across the U.S., according to a new report

Latin Times

Microsoft’s Windows 11 File Explorer still clunky? My favorite alternative just got a slick upgrade — with real‑time visual feedback on file operations

Windows 11's File Explorer app alternative, Files App, got a neat update in preview, adding new features, including a new "Discovering" Phase and improved "Cancel" button placement in the Status Center.

Windows Central

Some Pixel 10, 10 Pro repair parts might make your wallet scream in terror

Google's genuine Pixel 10 and 10 Pro parts have arrived at iFixit, and they're expensive.

Android Central

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Apple removes Ice tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration

Company removed IceBlock and similar immigration agent alert apps from its App Store, citing ‘safety risks’

The Guardian - US

I'll admit, I was worried about Amazon's new Fire TV Stick Select – but the truth is somewhat amazing

I thought ditching Android would hamper the Fire TV Stick Select, but it turns out I was wrong

Apple Purges ICE Tracking Apps After Pam Bondi's Warning: 'Red Line That Cannot Be Crossed'

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has removed apps that allowed users to track and report the location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from its App Store.

Benzinga

Microsoft inks $33 billion in deals with 'neoclouds' like Nebius, CoreWeave — Nebius deal alone secures 100,000 Nvidia GB300 chips for internal use

Microsoft has signed $33 billion in deals with "neocloud" GPU-as-a-service providers to date, underlined by its $19.4 billion spend on neocloud provider Nebius. The move comes as Microsoft seeks to outsource the processing for its own internal workloads, so it can rent its internal datacenter infrastructure out for profit.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft 365 Premium is a new monthly subscription that combines Office and Copilot Pro — and it comes with shiny new icons

Microsoft has announced a new productivity subscription that combines Microsoft 365 Family and Copilot Pro under one $20 a month subscription dubbed Microsoft 365 Premium.

Windows Central

Apple, Google And Meta Can't Escape Gambling Lawsuits, Judge Rejects Section 230 Shield In Landmark Ruling On Casino-Style Apps

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) will have to face lawsuits accusing them of profiting from illegal casino-style apps after a federal judge ruled Section 230 does not shield their payment processing practices.

Benzinga

The Pixel 10a may launch 'much earlier,' and with some pretty bold colors, too

A leaked set of wallpapers might have suggested the colors for the upcoming Pixel 10a by Google.

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Microsoft conducts major Windows reorg in effort to build an agentic OS — brings together core engineering and feature teams

Since 2018, the core of Windows and the client experiences have been handled by separate organizations at Microsoft. That's finally changing this week.

Reason

Brazilian Injunction Ordering Google to Remove Allegedly Libelous YouTube Video Can't Be Enforced as to Display of Video in U.S.

From Judge Beth Labson Freeman (N.D. Cal.) Wednesday in Google LLC v. Latam Airlines Group S.A. Inc.: On June 28,… The post Brazilian Injunction Ordering Google to Remove Allegedly Libelous YouTube Video Can't Be Enforced as to Display of Video in U.S. appeared first on Reason.com.

Windows Central

Windows 11’s taskbar search might finally use Google and Chrome if that’s what you want

New flags spotted in the latest version of Edge Canary suggest Microsoft wants to hand-off Windows 11's search box onto your default browser of choice.

Android Central

Amazon is about to drop Vega OS on Fire TV sooner than expected

Amazon is quietly getting ready to rewrite Fire TV’s DNA.

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Evening Standard

Meta to launch ad-free subscription to Facebook and Instagram in UK

It comes after Meta agreed to stop targeting a UK campaigner with adverts based on her personal data in a landmark privacy case earlier this year.

Windows Central

Microsoft outlines requirements for its free Windows 10 EOL extended support program in Europe — Microsoft account check-in every 60 days, or have access revoked

Windows 10's extended support updates (ESU) program is now totally free in the European Economic Area, and Microsoft has revised the requirements for access to continued security updates throughout 2026.

Tom’s Guide

Amazon Fire TVs could ditch Android for custom Vega OS sooner than you'd think — here's what we know

Amazon may have inadvertently revealed the new Vega OS for Fire TVs is coming this year.

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians

Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project

The Independent UK

How will TikTok change for users under the US Trump deal?

A new algorithm, which will be under the control of Trump allies, could lead to a ‘user revolt’, analysts warn

Windows Central

Veteran Microsoft engineer explains how WinHelp was "online" — despite Windows 3.0 predating the Internet

Microsoft Veteran Engineer Raymond Chen recently published an interesting blog post explaining why Windows 3.0’s WinHelp was called an online help system when it actually ran offline.

Reason

Avoid Super-Embarrassing Redaction Failures

I just saw one in a recent filing from an AmLaw top 20 law firm (by gross revenue rankings).

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