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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 support to 2027, raising questions about Windows 11

Microsoft ended official Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, but extended its lifespan through the Extended Security Updates (ESU)…

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Amazon Ends Support for Older Kindle and Fire Models

Amazon will end support for its oldest Kindle and Fire models from May 20, 2026, cutting off access to the…

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Bose Open-Sources SoundTouch Speakers Before Discontinuation

Bose is releasing the SoundTouch API to the public, allowing the tech community to develop new applications and integrations, which…

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Gov’t Employee’s Viral Photo Exposes Shocking Workplace Scene

A viral image reveals a government agency disposing of over 100 functional computers because they cannot upgrade from Windows 10…

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Business

The Hidden Cost of Expensive Batteries

Power tool manufacturers, including Milwaukee, are being investigated for potentially omitting essential battery features like cell balancing, which is crucial…

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Google Discontinues Support for Older Nest Thermostats

Google is ending software support for its first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats, which will lose smart features like app…

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Logitech’s $100 Pop Buttons Will Stop Working on Oct. 15

Logitech will discontinue support for its Pop smart switches on October 15, 2025, rendering them non-functional and contributing to electronic…

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Belkin’s Bricking Trend: Tech Firms Overstep Customer Trust

Belkin will discontinue support for 27 Wemo smart home products by January 2026, removing features like remote access, voice assistant…

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