Microsoft will stop supporting its Remote Desktop app by May 27, 2025, after which it won’t function or be downloadable. Users must switch to the free Windows App, available since September 2023, for remote access to services like Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and personal PCs. The Windows App offers streamlined access to multiple cloud … Read more
A parliamentary report warns Germany’s armed forces (Bundeswehr) are aging and shrinking despite efforts to boost defense spending. Personnel numbers dropped slightly to 181,200 in 2024, with average age rising to 34 from 32. The goal of reaching over 200,000 troops by 2031 remains distant after delays. While Germany met NATO’s 2% GDP defense spending … Read more
NASA’s SPHEREx telescope and PUNCH solar satellites have been postponed again for launch due to thick clouds and a spacecraft system issue. The next attempt is set for Tuesday night at 11:10 p.m. ET aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. SPHEREx will map the entire sky in infrared light, studying galaxy evolution and mapping water ice … Read more
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Future OnePlus phones will replace their signature Alert Slider with a customizable Action button, aligning closer to Apple’s design philosophy. CEO Pete Lau announced the change after user feedback emphasized improving the slider feature. While the Alert Slider allowed quick mute adjustments, its hardware limitations restricted customization. The new button offers more programmable functions but … Read more
French fashion brand Coperni merged ’90s gaming culture with cutting-edge tech during its Paris Fashion Week show. The “LAN Party”-themed event featured 200 attendees playing games like Fortnite for 24 hours, channeling retro digital nostalgia seen in films like *The Matrix*. Coperni also unveiled a collaboration with Meta and Ray-Ban: $549 smart sunglasses with built-in … Read more
The Google Pixel 4a smartphone has been recalled in Australia due to a potential overheating hazard that could cause burns or fires. Sold at retailers including JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, and Telstra between August 2020 and September 2022 (model G025N), affected devices may pose risks. The ACCC urges users to immediately stop using the phone … Read more
The EU urges member countries to use a proposed €150 billion defense loan program to purchase military equipment made in Europe rather than relying on U.S. suppliers. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the loans should boost the EU’s defense industry by funding purchases from European producers and encouraging joint buying among nations. Currently, … Read more
The Shakespearean play *Othello* has broken Broadway’s highest-grossing preview record, earning $2.8 million in eight performances at the Barrymore Theater. This surpasses *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*’s previous mark of $2.7 million, highlighting the growing influence of Hollywood connections on stage plays. Both records are linked to film franchises or stars: *Harry Potter* drew … Read more
“The Russo Brothers’ latest film, *The Electric State*, a dystopian adventure about humans retreating into virtual reality after an apocalyptic war, has drawn mixed reviews for prioritizing glossy action over its source material’s existential themes. Adapted from Simon Stålenhag’s hauntingly quiet artwork, the Netflix production transforms the original’s eerie meditations on technology into a generic … Read more