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Ryan Expands UK Business Rates and Property Tax Capabilities with Acquisition of WYM Rating
PLANO, Texas & EDINBURGH, Scotland, February 05, 2026--Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Williams Young McKaig Ltd, a specialized commercial property consultancy, and its specialist rating division, WYM Rating, based in Edinburgh. The acquisition establishes Ryan’s property tax and business rates presence in Scotland and expands the Firm’s ability to serve clients with complex commercial property portfolios across the United King
Trump says Minneapolis showed him 'softer touch' needed on immigration
“I learned that maybe we could use a little bit of a softer touch. But you still have to be tough,” Trump told NBC News.
Microsoft Introduces System Monitor (Sysmon) Support In Windows 11
Microsoft has begun rolling out native System Monitor (Sysmon) capabilities directly within Windows 11, marking a notable shift in how advanced system telemetry and threat detection can be deployed across Windows environments. The feature is currently being tested on select systems enrolled in the W
After the Minneapolis shootings, Trump says his administration could use 'a softer touch' on immigration
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump added: "But you still have to be tough."
Microsoft hired a Google exec to replace security boss Charlie Bell
Microsoft's security boss Charlie Bell is moving to a new role as an individual contributor.
AI Won’t Kill the Software Business, Just Its Growth Story
Fears that software companies are facing an extinction event are exaggerated, but other dangers are real.
Microsoft actually does something useful, adds Sysmon to Windows
: After years of bolting AI onto everything, Redmond remembers admins exist
Everbridge Recognized in Business Continuity Management Software Landscape, Q1 2026 Report by Independent Research Firm
VIENNA, Va., February 04, 2026--Everbridge, Inc., the global leader in High Velocity Critical Event Management (CEM) and national public warning solutions, today announced its inclusion in Forrester’s The Business Continuity Management Software Landscape, Q1 2026. The report reflects renewed urgency around business continuity as organizations face more frequent disruptions, rising operational risk, and expanding regulatory expectations tied to resilience and preparedness – areas Everbridge suppo
Microsoft rolls out native Sysmon monitoring in Windows 11
Microsoft has started rolling out built-in Sysmon functionality to some Windows 11 systems enrolled in the Windows Insider program.
FIU Softball Stadium To Be Renamed As Felsberg Field at Baptist Health Stadium
MIAMI – FIU Athletics announced Wednesday that the Panthers' softball stadium has been officially renamed Felsberg Field at Baptist Health Stadium, a move that reflects the growing, long-term partnership between two of South Florida's most influential organizations.
136 schools nationwide awarded grants to improve student, faculty health
DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2026 — Physical activity is vital to American students’ physical health and emotional well-being, helping them learn, concentrate and manage stress throughout the school day, yet most youth are not getting enough movement. According to...
USA TODAY Sports' 2026 college softball preseason power rankings
In USA TODAY's preseason softball rankings, Texas Tech takes the No. 1 spot after owning the transfer portal.
Googler shares years-long journey of pivoting from finance to AI
A senior software engineer at Google took 40 Coursera courses and got multiple grad degrees to shift from business to AI.
Microsoft's new commercial CEO is changing his top ranks, memo shows
Judson Althoff was promoted to this new CEO role in October. He's shuffling several executives who work for him.
Software stock selloff goes global amid fears over AI-led disruption
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
AMD suggests the next-gen Xbox will arrive in 2027
Microsoft could launch the next-generation Xbox console sometime in 2027, AMD CEO Lisa Su has revealed during the semiconductor company’s latest earnings call.
AMD hints Microsoft could launch its next-gen Xbox in 2027
AMD is developing a custom chip for the next Xbox
AMD spills the beans on possible next-gen Xbox launch in 2027
Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su made a rare comment about future sales for both Valve's Steam Machines and Microsoft's next-generation Xbox.
Rumour: New Xbox Console Won't Release Until At Least Late 2027, Could Be Delayed Further
"I'm not sure if Microsoft is still committed to the late 2027 timeline"
Inside Xbox, a Game Studio Is Trying to Reinvent Itself
Microsoft’s Obsidian Entertainment is searching for ways to make games more quickly and on smaller budgets.
Top recognition awarded to 11 stroke researchers for science, brain health contributions
Embargoed until Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3, 2026 – Eleven top scientists in stroke and brain health will be recognized for their individual exceptional professional achievements and contributions to stroke and...
Top recognition awarded to 11 stroke researchers for science, brain health contributions
Embargoed until Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3, 2026 – Eleven top scientists in stroke and brain health will be recognized for their individual exceptional professional achievements and contributions to stroke and...
2026 NCAA softball preview: Can Texas Tech, NiJaree Canady bounce back?
Texas won its first national title in program history, but Texas Tech would like to get revenge.
Radiology among the 5 highest paid professions, US News & World Report says
Members of the specialty earned a median salary of approximately $239,200 last year, based on survey data gathered by the media company last fall.
APT28 Uses Microsoft Office CVE-2026-21509 in Espionage-Focused Malware Attacks
APT28 exploited a Microsoft Office flaw to deliver MiniDoor and Covenant Grunt malware in targeted attacks across Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
Samsung updates One UI software rollout roadmap
Samsung today released the February 2026 patch details and software roadmap. This month’s roadmap carried out major changes, removing 2021’s flagship lineup from support and demoting the 2022’s premium phones alongside an FE. Galaxy S21 series will no longer receive software updates. The Galaxy S22 series will now get new updates on a quarterly basis. […]
Russian hackers exploit recently patched Microsoft Office bug in attacks
Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) says that Russian hackers are exploiting CVE-2026-21509, a recently patched vulnerability in multiple versions of Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Falters on Hibernation Fix Flop, Unexpected Xbox Permaban
Tech giant Microsoft ($MSFT) has not been having a great Monday so far. Reports of a hibernation bug previously thought fixed have emerged to say that the fix did n...
'We've Got Much More in Store': Legendary DOOM Developer id Software Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Far from DOOMed
Spring is for Spartan Sports
From the diamond to the track to the links to the courts, spring Spartans are here for the W’s.
Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and how politics (sort of) prevailed at the 2026 Grammys
Not every artist leveraged "music's biggest night" to make a political statement - and those who did were largely soft-spoken about it.
USA TODAY Sports' 2026 NCAA softball preseason All-Americans
USA Today Sports selects preseason All-Americans for NCAA softball in 2026. Stars like NiJaree Canady and Jordy Frahm are featured.
NFL mock draft 2026: AI predicts the entire first round
USA TODAY Sports had Microsoft Copilot AI predict the entire first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The experiment yielded a surprise omission.
HHS exploring how to bolster medical imaging exchange across healthcare ecosystem
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology recently released a call for public comment on the work of radiologists
Microsoft Steps Back from "AI Everywhere" in Windows 11 to Focus on Core Features
If you're tired of seeing Microsoft's AI features like Copilot, agentic workloads, and Recall forced into their products, you're not alone. Microsoft has finally confirmed that it will be stepping back from its "AI everywhere" strategy. According to an exclusive report by Windows Central, the intern...
8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update — Patch Tuesday isn't flashy, but it'll deliver (some) meaningful changes
Microsoft's February "Patch Tuesday" for 2026 brings some quality changes to Windows 11, and this is what you need to know.
Previewing Mountain West Softball: UNLV Rebels
Time to travel to Sin City to look at the UNLV Lady Rebels. Can the Rebels rebound after a disappointing 2025?
Healthcare experts warn 'people will die' unless state steps up amid federal cuts
As massive federal cuts are upending the health care system in California, analysts and health care professionals are urging the state to soften the blow by creating new revenue streams and helping residents navigate through the red tape.
Unity, Video Game Stocks Fall as Google’s AI Tool Sparks Fears
Unity Software Inc. and video game stocks plunge Friday on fears of possible artificial intelligence disruption after Google began to roll out Project Genie.
Tech CFOs face a new challenge: Selling unprecedented capex as ‘disciplined’
Meta and Microsoft CFOs frame AI spending as disciplined, demand-driven.
Tech Tidbits: Spring Sports Coaches Preview Seasons
Spring has felt like a distant dream around here this week due to the stubborn snow and ice surrounding us, but the beginning of the baseball, softball, tennis and golf seasons at Arkansas Tech University has arrived nonetheless. Members of the ATU Green and Gold booster organization gathered at The…
Radiologists continue to dominate in No Surprises Act payment disputes
The federal government recently released new data pertaining to the landmark legislation, meant to protect patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.
Microsoft is experimenting with a top menu bar for Windows 11
Microsoft wants feedback on its dock proposal
Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature
Microsoft's PowerToys team is exploring a new feature that would add a menu bar to the top of the Windows desktop, offering power user shortcuts similar to the menu bar on a Mac or Linux distro.
M12's Cheng: Health Care One of The Fastest AI Adopters
Cheryl Cheng, managing partner at M12, Microsoft’s venture fund, says health care has shifted from being slow to adopt technology to becoming one of the fastest adopters of AI. She speaks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Innovators removing barriers to health care, accelerating impact on communities in need
DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2026 — Driven by an older, more diverse population and a significant increase in risk factors, at least 6 in 10 U.S. adults are projected to have some form of cardiovascular disease, causing related health care costs to triple.[1] That’s...
Tomodachi Life™: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch
Buy Tomodachi Life™: Living the Dream and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
Small Business Promotion Week: WashSmart Laundry
You won’t find any coins at this laundromat. WashSmart Laundry in North Arlington prides themselves not only on being coinless, but they also offer the latest high-powered, energy-efficient washers and dryers that not only clean faster but leave clothes “feeling softer.”
N-able Ushers in New Era of Business Resilience Fueled by AI
BURLINGTON, Mass., January 29, 2026--N-able, Inc. (NYSE: NABL), a global software company delivering an end-to-end cyber resilience platform, today announced enhanced AI capabilities across its platform to help organizations operate securely, efficiently, and resiliently as AI reshapes both cyberthreats and IT complexity.
Google Chrome Gets Gemini Side Panel and Agentic Browsing Features
AI-powered browsing features have become a battleground among browser makers in recent months. OpenAI launched its Atlas browser in October, while Microsoft Edge and Opera have also introduced AI assistants and automated browsing capabilities. And now Google is upping the ante. The company has announced a slew of new AI features fro Chrome, including a persistent sidebar for the Gemini chatbot and "auto browse" capabilities that can perform web tasks on your behalf.
Meta Overshadows Microsoft by Showing AI Payoff in Ad Business
The Facebook parent’s results highlight the advantages of its simpler, ad-focused business model.
Premier Radiology Services acquires rival teleradiology group NRad
Backed by private equity investors at Grovecourt Capital Partners, the Florida firm is buying National Radiology Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
Samsung fast paces One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update release work
After a brief pause, One UI 8.5 Beta has returned on track as Samsung speeds up work on the Beta 4 update. The latest development signals that users of the Galaxy S25 series will soon receive a new Beta software update. As spotted by TarunVats, Samsung is now working on a new One UI 8.5 Beta […]
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue ...
IBM reports its highest revenue growth in years, driven by software and infrastructure performance, while setting ambitious goals for AI and hybrid cloud advancements.
International Business Machines Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) executives highlighted a year of accelerating growth and record cash generation during the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, pointing to strong performance across Software and Infrastructure and outlining expectations to sustain momentum into 202
Older adults’ driving habits offer window into brain health, cognitive decline
Research Highlights: A study of over 200 adults followed for five years found that greater white matter damage in the brain was linked to decreased driving, fewer trips, repetitive routes and having more driving errors, especially in those who later ...
Windows 11 will support resuming Spotify, web browsing, and other apps from Android
Microsoft might’ve ditched Android apps in Windows 11 a couple of years ago, but that doesn’t mean it’s abandoned cross-platform...
Internal messages reveal teams, jobs affected in Amazon layoffs
Amazon is laying off 16,000 corporate employees. Internal messages show that many of the affected employees had software engineering roles.
Apple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month
Apple today launched the new Creator Studio that was initially unveiled two weeks ago, providing content creators with access to six Apple apps for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Creator Studio includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, along with Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac. Final Cut Pro is Apple's video editing software, Logic Pro is for audio editing and creation, and Pixelmator Pro is an image editing app that Apple purchased in 2024.
FreshBooks 2025 Ontario Small Business Snapshot: Owners More Reserved Than U.S. Peers, but Most Say Their Businesses Are Stable
Ontario survey data shows lower optimism and higher interest-rate sensitivity than U.S. counterparts, while operating conditions stay steady for most businessesTORONTO, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario small business owners are entering 2026 with a more reserved outlook than their U.S. counterparts, reflected in lower economic optimism, softer financial sentiment, and greater sensitivity to interest rates, according to a new Ontario snapshot from FreshBooks’ 2025 State of Small Business
Microsoft releases urgent patch for actively exploited Office zero-day
Microsoft rushed an emergency Patch Tuesday fix after a new Office zero-day began spreading in active attacks. CISA warns organizations to patch immediately.
C3.AI in talks to merge with startup Automation Anywhere, The Information reports
Enterprise artificial intelligence software provider C3.AI is in talks to merge with privately held startup Automation Anywhere, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Microsoft vows to make "behind-the-scenes platform changes" as it begins testing next phase of Windows 11
After a rough few weeks, Microsoft has promised to make behind-the-scenes platform changes to Windows 11 as it begins testing the next wave of features.
OpenAI’s latest product let’s you vibe code science
OpenAI just revealed what its new in-house team, OpenAI for Science, has been up to. The firm has released a free LLM-powered tool for scientists called Prism, which embeds ChatGPT in a text editor for writing scientific papers. The idea is to put ChatGPT front and center inside software that scientists use to write up…
Office zero-day exploited in the wild forces Microsoft OOB patch
: Another actively abused Office bug, another emergency patch – Office 2016 and 2019 users are left with registry tweaks instead of fixes.
Microsoft Office Zero-Day (CVE-2026-21509) - Emergency Patch Issued for Active Exploitation
Microsoft released out-of-band patches for an actively exploited Microsoft Office zero-day, CVE-2026-21509, a security feature bypass flaw.
Scientists finally explain Earth’s strangest fossils
The Ediacara Biota are some of the strangest fossils ever found—soft-bodied organisms preserved in remarkable detail where preservation shouldn’t be possible. Scientists now think their survival in sandstone came from unusual ancient seawater chemistry that created clay “cements” around their bodies after burial. This process captured delicate shapes that would normally vanish. The finding helps clarify how complex life emerged before the Cambrian Explosion.
iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch
Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 12.5.8 is available for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6, meaning Apple is continuing to support these devices for 13 and 12 years after launch, respectively. The iPhone 5s came out in September 2013, while the iPhone 6 launched in September 2014.
Windows 11 update KB5074109 is “breaking” modems — and Microsoft says it’s not a bug. Here's what's going on.
If your modem suddenly stopped working after installing Windows 11 update KB5074109, you might assume it’s another classic Windows Update disaster. But this time, Microsoft says it’s not a bug at all.
Odd anomaly caused Microsoft's network to mishandle example.com traffic
Company's autodiscover caused users' test credentials to be sent outside Microsoft networks.
Your BitLocker-secured Windows PC isn't so secure after all - unless you do this
Microsoft says it may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon a valid request. Here's how to protect your privacy.
How to encrypt your PC's disk without giving the keys to Microsoft
Storing recovery keys with Microsoft allows the company to unlock your disk.
Microsoft patches actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability
Microsoft has released emergency security updates to patch a high-severity Office zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks.
Microsoft reveals second generation of its AI chip in effort to bolster cloud business
With its newest AI chip, Microsoft plans "wider customer availability" after its initial product was only used for internal projects.
When You Have to Assign Work No One Wants to Do
Managers often try to generate buy-in for unwanted assignments by persuading, incentivizing, or softening the message—but these tactics can backfire. Research shows that what matters more than choice is acceptance: when employees see an assignment as settled, fair, and partly within their control, they are more likely to commit and perform well. By offering some element of choice, signaling finality, and ensuring a legitimate decision process, leaders can foster genuine buy-in even when people wouldn’t have chosen the work themselves.
Contrasting Apple standing up to FBI with Microsoft BitLocker keys isn't fair
Confirmation that Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to the FBI for three Windows laptops is being contrasted with Apple standing...
Microsoft probes Windows 11 boot failures tied to January security updates
: Some machines are failing to start after security updates, prompting yet another Microsoft investigation
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 has been a mess
Microsoft is struggling with Windows 11 update quality
Meet USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 Preseason All-America softball team
Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady and Nebraska's Jordy (Bahl) Frahm highlight the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Network Preseason All-American softball awards.
Microsoft said my Windows 10 PC no longer supported updates - but this software saved it
0patch provides crucial security updates for Windows 10 and fills the support gap left by Microsoft. Here's my verdict after months of use.
Reducing sodium in everyday foods may yield heart-health benefits across populations
Research Highlights: A study in France found that if sodium reduction targets focused on reducing salt in baguettes and other breads, they could lower daily salt intake by 0.35 grams per person and reduce national deaths by more than 1,000. A...
Microsoft releases second emergency Windows 11 update to fix Outlook crashes
This second out-of-band update addresses Outlook and cloud storage bugs stemming from Microsoft's January security update.
Windows 11’s Patch Tuesday nightmare gets worse — Microsoft says some PCs might not boot
Microsoft has posted an online bulletin confirming that the company is investigating reports that state Windows 11's latest security update has rendered some PCs unbootable.
Ubisoft's "reset" wipes 34% off its share price, the lowest in 15 years
Ubisoft has wiped over a third off its share price after announcing a "reset" would close down two studios and cancel s…
“SaaS is dying as a business category”
As AI agents commoditize software, companies such as Wix, monday and Nice confront a forced reinvention of growth, pricing and value.
Ubisoft Has Reportedly Killed One of Its Biggest Franchises for Good
Ubisoft has reportedly killed one of its biggest franchises for good, only a decade after it debuted with great promise on PS4 and Xbox One.
"Watch Dogs" Franchise Is 'Completely Dead'?
Ubisoft announced the other day a corporate restructure, one that led to multiple projects being cancelled, including “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” remake. In addition, two of its studios (Ubisoft Halifax and Ubisoft Stockholm) were being shut down, while others would be hit by smaller impacts. The reasoning was put down to a […]
Microsoft handed the government ecryption keys for customer data
Microsoft complied with a warrant to hand over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI, and privacy advocates are worried.
Ubisoft reportedly kills Watch Dogs franchise as insider says IP is “completely dead”
Here’s what we know about Ubisoft reportedly killing the Watch Dogs franchise, after insider Tom Henderson claimed the IP is now “completely dead.”
Texas winter storm update: HS sports; Sunland Park affected by storm
The Texas winter storm is affecting El Paso high school sports and horse racing on Saturday.
'Lower-paid Indians replacing staff': Internet slams Ubisoft for cancelling six games, including Prince of Persia - The Times of India
Trending News: Gaming giant Ubisoft is under fire after announcing the cancellation of six video games, including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Tim.
Fidelity settles lawsuit over access to 'business-critical' Broadcom software
Fidelity Investments said on Friday it had reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit accusing Broadcom of threatening to cut off its access to software that had become central to the financial firm's systems, creating a risk of outages and trading disruptions.
Fidelity settles lawsuit over access to 'business-critical' Broadcom software
Fidelity Investments said on Friday it had reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit accusing Broadcom of threatening to cut off its access to software that had become central to the financial firm's systems, creating a risk of outages and trading disruptions. The Boston-based asset manager moved to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit it filed in a state court in Massachusetts in November, after Broadcom agreed to continue providing its services and software to one of its subsidiaries, a Fidelity spokesperson said. "Broadcom's services to Fidelity will continue uninterrupted, and there will be no impact on Fidelity's business operations, customers, associates, or business partners," the spokesperson said in a statement.
Surrender as a service: Microsoft unlocks BitLocker for feds
: If you're serious about encryption, keep control of your encryption keys
CISA confirms active exploitation of four enterprise software bugs
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. warned of active exploitation of four vulnerabilities impacting enterprise software from Versa and Zimbra, the Vite frontend tooling framework, and the Prettier code formatter.
CISA Updates KEV Catalog with Four Actively Exploited Software Vulnerabilities
CISA added four actively exploited vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, urging U.S. federal agencies to apply fixes by February 12, 2026.
Ubisoft's long-in-the-works Beyond Good and Evil 2 "a unique proposition" in the open world adventure market, studio says
Ubisoft has confirmed Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains a priority for the studio and "fits with [its] strategy of focusing on Open World Adventures".
Windows 11 hit by bevy of bugs to kick off 2026
Some of the bugs have been resolved, but others continue to plague Windows users.