Threads is nearing X’s daily app users, new data shows

From TechCrunch: Instagram Threads is close to catching up to top competitor X in terms of mobile app users, according to new data from market intelligence provider Similarweb. In June 2025, Threads’ mobile app for iOS and Android saw 115.1 million daily active users, representing 127.8% year-over...

Apple appeals fine, says EU has ‘gone beyond’ the law

From ComputerWorld: Even though threats of additional fines mean it has been forced to make so many changes to bring its business into compliance with Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple has always said it would appeal Europe’s $570 million fine for violating the DMA. Today, it did just that...

Microsoft Removes PowerShell 2.0 From Windows 11 Insider After 16 Years

From ExtremeTech: Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27891 to the Canary Channel, which has updates for early testers. But one of the biggest and most noticeable changes is the removal of Windows PowerShell 2.0. Microsoft says this version, which has been deprecated for years...

SilverStone SETA H2 Review (Page 1 of 4)

For the Father’s Day that just passed, I decided I would make my dad a cake. When I was little, we always got the same Black Forest cake for him for his birthday, so I assumed it was something he liked. As you may or may not know, the traditional Black Forest has multiple layers of cake with cherries and cream in between. One thing I learned in making it was how important it was to soak the cakes with a cherry syrup to ensure a soft and supple...

SoundPEATS Air5 Pro Review (Page 1 of 4)

After moving, I have found myself exploring new areas while also finding some new music to listen to. Generally speaking, I think I have been living a pretty peaceful life. I often go on walks around the community while browsing for new music, and two genres make the walks go by much faster, whether it is because I get lost in the music or I am just focused on finding new songs. In terms of new genres I have been getting into, I now have an...

Firefox is being flooded with crypto wallet scam extensions

From PC World: Crytocurrency hasn’t just ruined the hunt for an affordable graphics card, or the conversation at that little bar you used to like. Now it’s come for everyone’s favorite alt browser, too. Dozens of fake cryptocurrency wallet extensions—indistinguishable from their nominally legitimate...

Microsoft Confirms It’s Deleting Passwords In 29 Days — Act Now

From Forbes: It should come as no surprise that Microsoft wants Windows users to change how they perceive and use passwords. That was made quite clear when the Seattle tech behemoth announced that it was blocking 7,000 attacks on passwords every second and looking to get a billion users to change to...

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