There’s also been an apparent separate issue with Microsoft 365 apps and services. The company said it has identified the problem and reverted the update that caused the issue. It’s worth noting that this solution isn’t going to help everyone. It certainly sounds like today is going to be a tough one for businesses. Microsoft is down 2.5%. Featured on TechSpot

The regulation aims to standardize policies and enhance consumer choice and competition. This inconsistency is detrimental to both consumers and competition. “For too long, consumers have faced confusing and disparate cell phone unlocking policies. “A consistent unlocking policy isn’t just good for consumers. For carriers, it’ll better reward those offering the most innovative, affordable products and services.” Financed phones are not eligible until paid in full, which is standard policy for most providers....

Is anyone surprised? What just happened?Are you in the minority of people who enjoyed Paramount+’s Halo TV show? Now, Paramount+ has decided to call time on the project. “We wish everyone the best going forward.” The Halo series had a long gestation period. A series order arrived in 2018, and it was moved to Paramount+ in 2021. This might not be the end of the Halo show. The question is whether people would even want to see Halo return....

Buying liquid nitrogen is for noobs WTF? !Folks who are into extreme overclocking and cryogenic experiments swear by liquid nitrogen. With a boiling point of -320F, this super-chilled liquid can push computer components to blistering speeds. That is, until now. YouTuber Hyperspace Pirate has demonstrated how to produce real liquid nitrogen at home. No fancy, off-the-shelf cryocoolers were involved in this process. The core of his creation was the principles of the Joule-Thomson effect....

The iconic class-based shooter has made headlines recently, but for all the wrong reasons. Players even started a “Save TF2"petitionthat racked up nearly 350,000 signatures andreview-bombedthe game on Steam. Most notably, it adds 10 new community-made maps to the rotation. Additionally, there are 38 new unusual effects for cosmetic items, created by the community. Eighteen new effects are for unusual hats, while 20 more bring some razzle-dazzle to taunts. All cases will be dishing out these summer-themed effects during the event period....

It supports the same range of languages as GPT-4o and boasts improved long-context performance compared to its older sibling. The biggest perk is the processing cost. Better yet, they consume significantly lesspower, making them more environmentally friendly. It’s set to become the new default model for free tier users of ChatGPT. Enterprise users will get their hands on it next week, the company says. Featured on TechSpot

Contents What is svchost.exe, and why its running? This can make your PC sluggish and unresponsive. Third-Party Software Conflicts:Incompatibilities or conflicts with third-party software installed on the system can triggerSvchost.exe high CPU usage. This can occur due to poorly optimized applications or drivers. Therefore, clearing the event viewer logs is a good way to fix the problem. This can happen if Windows Update is stuck or corrupted and keeps checking for updates constantly....

This is a notable upgrade over the Orange Pi 5 Pro that ships with the Rockchip RK3588S. The equipment also features an M.2 NVMe slot that supports most PCIe NVMe SSDs. Additionally, there’s a microSD card slot that can be used for mass storage. It’s another upgrade over the Orange Pi 5 Pro, which offers a standard Gigabit online grid port. The Pi 5 Max also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5....

This is concerning considering reports of hackers targeting public utilities on US soil and beyond are on the rise. Andrew Lemon from Red Threat revealed his findings in a pair of blog postspublishedlast week. He had been digging into potential vulnerabilities in traffic control systems as part of a larger research project. One gear that caught his attention was the Intelight X-1 controller. Despite being a part of Critical National Infrastructure, the controller was exposed to the internet without authentication....

The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) has already been built by NASA. Schedule and supply chain delays later pushed VIPER’s readiness back to September 2025. Canceling the project is expected to save at least $84 million. “We don’t make them lightly. We put a lot of thought into the best way to move forward.” NASA is planning to disassemble VIPER and use its parts on other missions. Featured on TechSpot

Two groups of researchers recently published studies on the prospect of designing flexible batteries almost simultaneously. Despite being unrelated, the papers detail similar prototypes. Furthermore, the battery remains healthy through about 70 full charge cycles. The researchers solved the problem by going deeper and making every part of the battery elastic. A solid rubber-like layer is formed when activated by light. While there is room for improvement, the material could make wearables and implants better accommodate users' movements....

However, JSAUX’s newest variant might be one of the best value models available. Accessory maker JSAUX has released some of the highest-rated Steam Deck docks since the rig’s launch. The HB1101 can also reach 4K 120Hz but, like Valve’s hub, carries an $80 MSRP. External GPU support is another curious area. Moreover, testingsuggestshigh-end desktop cards can suffer noticeable performance penalties over OCulink. Related Stories Featured on TechSpot

Musk said the law and others like it attack both “families and companies.” The X HQ, meanwhile, will be moving from San Francisco to Austin. Several school districts in the state had already introduced the rules. Musk’s announcement follows previousreportsthat he was considering moving X’s headquarters before the bill was signed this week. SpaceX and X employ thousands of people in California. Musk never mentioned how many positions would be transferred to Texas....