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Why This Weekend’s Winter Storm Is Going to Suck Extra Bad A warming Arctic set the stage for a massive winter storm expected to stretch 2,000 miles across the Eastern U.S. this weekend.

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Microsoft outage

Microsoft down — live updates on outage affecting 365, Office, Outlook, Teams and more Multiple Microsoft services aren't working

X's new location transparency feature unleashes questions about origins of MAGA accounts

X's new location transparency feature unleashes questions about origins of MAGA accounts The function, which shows that a slew of MAGA-branded accounts are apparently based outside the U.S., also stirred speculative outrage over where the Department of Homeland Security account was created.

iOS 27 will reportedly have two major elements. quality improvements and new AI features. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that iOS 27 will be similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is focused on improving "quality and underlying performance" over adding new features. ⬇️ Read more in the comments ⬇️

Google is stepping up to make it easier for users to recognize AI-generated images.

Wow. Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike has confirmed firing a “suspicious insider” last month who allegedly fed information about the company to a notorious hacking group.

CrowdStrike fires 'suspicious insider' who passed information to hackers | TechCrunch Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike denied it had been hacked following claims from a hacker group, which leaked screenshots from inside CrowdStrike's network.

Many apps and websites are offline right now, including X - 9to5Mac A large number of apps and websites are currently taken entirely offline, or experiencing significant outages, due to an issue...

Cool new feature for all you "work from home" folks on video calls all day long!

The second beta of macOS 26.2 introduces a new Edge Light feature that's designed for video calls on FaceTime and other video calling platforms. It adds a light border around the edges of your Mac's display, providing improved lighting. Apple says that it is meant to help you look your best on video calls. Edge Light mimics a ring light, eliminating the need for a separate device. Read more in the comments ⬇️

Peloton just recalled over 800,000 exercise bikes — here’s what you need to know

'Update and Shut Down' Actually Restarts Your PC (but a Fix Is Coming)

This is a great deal!

Apple's online store in the U.S. is currently offering a pack of four AirTags for just $29, which is the same price that it charges for a... Read more in the comments ⬇️