Microsoft is finally disabling the RC4 encryption cipher by default in Windows Server, a move that follows over a decade of devastating network breaches. The weak cipher, a staple since 2000, will be turned off by mid-2026, forcing admins to move to more secure AES encryption.
New AI-powered browsers can act on your behalf, but they introduce major security vulnerabilities. Experts warn of risks like prompt injection attacks and agents assuming your digital identity. If you’re going to try them, you need to take serious precautions.
As AI agents are set to proliferate, a fundamental security flaw in how they get access to corporate data is coming to light. Okta has proposed an open standard, now backed by Microsoft and others, to give IT control back. The timing couldn’t be more critical.
X Corp. is fighting to keep the “Twitter” name. The company has filed a lawsuit against a group that petitioned to cancel the trademark, arguing the brand is still very much alive.
According to a detailed review, the free tool Gistr is emerging as a powerful hybrid, combining Notion’s structured note-taking with NotebookLM’s AI smarts. It solves key pain points like lag and poor organization, creating a surprisingly seamless workspace.
Google Cloud is completely overhauling its partner program for 2026. The new Google Cloud Partner Network introduces a Diamond tier and ties all rewards directly to proven customer success, not just sales volume.
The U.S. Space Force named the Polaris Onboarding Agent, an AI-powered digital guide for new members, the winner of its 2025 AI Challenge. The tool, built in-house, exemplifies a drive to embed AI into everyday administrative tasks and build internal expertise.
Apple is testing a direct wireless transfer tool from iPhone to Android in the iOS 26.3 beta. The feature, found in Settings, moves photos, messages, apps, and more without a separate app. It’s a two-way street, as Google has a similar tool for moving to iPhone.
A new report details a software quirk on Samsung’s upcoming foldable. When configured to continue apps across screens, the Galaxy Z TriFold may take lower-resolution screenshots from the cover display.
According to a new reader survey, the vast majority are open to buying a phone running Jolla’s Sailfish OS. This highlights a significant, yet often unmet, desire for options outside the Android/iOS duopoly.
