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• Microsoft recently threw a lifeline to consumers, offering alternatives to paying $30 for extended support for Windows 10
• PIRG thinks this doesn't go far enough in terms of avoiding an impending e-waste calamity
• The organization suggests Microsoft considers providing longer-term support for Windows 10, or relaxes the spec requirements for Windows 11

Microsoft's recent lifeline to help those stuck on Windows 10 – due to not meeting the stricter hardware requirements for a Windows 11 upgrade – simply isn't enough, according to a consumer rights group.

The Register reports that it has spoken to Lucas Rockett Gutterman, who leads the Designed to Last campaign for the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) in the US.

As you may be aware, PIRG has a mission to combat obsolescence and e-waste. The organization has previously levelled accusations at Microsoft of its Windows 11 requirements effectively shoving hundreds of millions of otherwise perfectly serviceable PCs into landfill, come the end of Windows 10 in October 2025. (The organization isn't alone in that, either.)

You may have seen that last week, Microsoft made a concession on this front. We've long known that one option for consumers will be to pay $30 for an additional year of security updates (something that's never been offered before), but now Microsoft just introduced some other choices too.

Instead of forking out cash, you can elect to use the Windows Backup app to sync all your settings to the cloud (OneDrive). Alternatively, you can redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.

However, Gutterman remains distinctly unimpressed with the new choices, telling The Register that: "Microsoft's new options don't go far enough and likely won't make a dent in the up to 400 million Windows 10 PCs that can't upgrade to Windows 11."

Gutterman adds that: "What [Microsoft hasn't] done is commit to automatically providing longer support for Windows 10 or loosening the hardware requirements for Windows 11."

"It's obvious that users are frustrated," Gutterman concludes. "They feel yanked around and don't think this [latest] announcement provides a viable solution."

Analysis: thinking beyond a one-year extension

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To be fair to Microsoft, I think that giving Windows 10 users a couple of new options to avoid paying $30 to keep security updates going for an extra year (through to October 2026) is actually a very positive move – especially because simply using the Backup app isn't a particularly hefty imposition.

I can see where Gutterman is coming from with the points he makes, but the suggestion that Microsoft might consider loosening the system requirements for Windows 11 is, I feel, rather a waste of breath. That isn't going to happen at this point, and I think the software giant has been pretty clear on that.

For me, the key point raised is providing Windows 10 support beyond an extra year for consumers, and this is something I've been harping on for some time. While businesses can get a three-year program of extended security updates (if they want that much), so far Microsoft is only offering consumers a single year.

Perhaps the software giant feels that this is enough, but it really isn't – not when it comes to keeping all those olds PCs off the scrapheap. Why isn't Microsoft looking at extending support for multiple years for consumers too, from an eco-friendly angle?

Just a second additional year of support would be some welcome extra breathing room, even if Microsoft charged for it rather than offering any kind of alternative angle like using the Backup app. Of course, a non-paying option would be better. I'd even suggest making Windows 10 ad-supported to keep those security updates coming for two or three years.

What do you mean that's already happened and ads are all over the place? Ahem – in all seriousness, I think allowing Microsoft to push more ad notifications (in a still limited fashion) within Windows 10 would be a compromise many would take, rather than paying extra to keep their non-Windows 11 compatible PC alive through to 2027 or 2028. At least suffering the adverts would have a plus side to it in this scenario, and if you can't stand the idea of yet more ads, you can stump up the $30.

Whatever the case, I fully agree with PIRG that a one-year extension for consumers isn't good enough in terms of Microsoft's responsibilities towards preventing excessive e-waste – and hopefully the company will see the sense in further extended updates for consumers, too, not just businesses.

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• Phishing emails "notify" victims of an active $50 subscription
• Victims can "cancel" the subscription, by clicking on a link in the email body
• The link leads to a fake login page where Apple ID credentials are harvested

Cybercriminals are impersonating a popular video editing app to steal people’s Apple ID logins, security researchers are warning.

Earlier this week, the security outfit Cofense warned about spotting a new phishing campaign. In it, the attackers would spoof CapCut, a video and graphic editing app developed by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok.

CapCut is immensely popular, boasting hundreds of millions active users. It offers both a free tier, and a paid tier, which is what the attackers are now abusing.

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Stealing credentials

The spoofed email imitates CapCut’s branding to boost legitimacy, and “notifies” the victim that they just subscribed to the paid version, costing $50.

Further in the email, the victim is offered to “cancel subscription” if it was made by mistake.

With many mobile apps charging for their services by default, it’s not completely irrational to trust the email, and rush to cancel the subscription.

However, clicking on the link redirects the victim to a fake Apple login page, where they are asked to provide their Apple ID credentials.

These credentials are then relayed to the attackers, which they can use to access people’s images, messages, and other sensitive data. They can also use it to make purchases, causing direct financial harm, as well.

The best way to defend against these attacks, Cofense says, is to be skeptical of all incoming emails, especially those that require people to urgently do something:

“This phishing campaign highlights how easily trust can be manipulated through familiar branding and urgency. By imitating CapCut’s/Apple’s identity and dangling the threat of unwanted charges, attackers guide victims through a seamless two-stage credential theft process,” the researchers explain.

“The use of a fake verification step at the end is a subtle yet strategic move to delay suspicion and extend the attack window. As always, skepticism is a critical defense—check URLs carefully, question unexpected prompts for sensitive information, and report suspicious messages.”

Via Cybernews

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Can you smell that? It's Prime Video's July 2025 schedule, of course. This month's list includes one of the platform's most exciting line-ups in recent months – and that mainly comes down to one movie in particular,Wicked (2024).

Though Wicked arrived on Peacock a few months back, its new home on a much larger streaming service means that more of you will be able to catch up on the biggest movie of 2024 before it's highly anticipated second installment is released this November. But it doesn't end there for Prime Video.

Coming to one of the best streaming services over the next few weeks is another roster of movies, from cinema staples like Blue Velvet (1986) to the best sports dramas such as Rocky (1976). Wether it's documentaries or TV shows, Prime Video has you covered with a fresh batch of new content.

Everything new on Prime Video in July 2025

Arriving on July 1

2 Fast 2 Furious (movie)
A Bridge Too Far (movie)
A Fish Called Wanda (movie)
Baby Boom (movie)
Back to School (movie)
Bandits (movie)
Blown Away (movie)
Blue Crush (movie)
Blue Velvet (movie)
Colors (movie)
Creed II (movie)
Death Warrant (movie)
Double Impact (movie)
Dressed to Kill (movie)
Duck Soup (movie)
Every Day (movie)
Fast & Furious 6 (movie)
Fast Five (movie)
Fiddler on the Roof (movie)
Gladiator (movie)
Hart's War (movie)
Hidden Figures (movie)
Hoodlum (movie)
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (movie)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (movie)
Into the Blue (movie)
Into the Blue 2: The Reef (movie)
It Came From Outer Space (movie)
K-PAX (movie)
Leaving Las Vegas (movie)
Licorice Pizza (movie)
Little Fockers (movie)
Little Man (movie)
Mad Max (movie)
Meet the Fockers (movie)
Meet the Parents (movie)
Mystic Pizza (movie)
No Country for Old Men (movie)
No Way Out (movie)
Only Lovers Left Alive (movie)
Paths of Glory (movie)
Rings (movie)
Robocop (movie)
Robocop (movie)
Robocop 2 (movie)
Robocop 3 (movie)
Rocky (movie)
Rocky Balboa (movie)
Rocky II (movie)
Rocky III (movie)
Rocky IV (movie)
Rocky V (movie)
Salt (movie)
Saving Private Ryan (movie)
Sherlock season 1
Shooter seasons 1–3
Teen Wolf (movie)
The 40 Year-Old Virgin (movie)
The Addams Family (movie)
The Addams Family 2 (movie)
The Apartment (movie)
The Bone Collector (movie)
The Bounty Hunter (movie)
The Fast and the Furious (movie)
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (movie)
The Funhouse (movie)
The Great Train Robbery (movie)
The Horse Soldiers (movie)
The House Bunny (movie)
The Hustle (movie)
The Informant! (movie)
The Perfect Storm (movie)
The Usual Suspects (movie)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (movie)
What's the Worst That Could Happen? (movie)
Windtalkers (movie)
Witness for the Prosecution (movie)
XXX: The Return of Xander Cage (movie)

Arriving on July 2

Heads of State (movie)

Arriving on July 4

Game Night (movie)

Arriving on July 8

Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd (documentary)

Arriving on July 9

Ballard (TV show)
Menem (TV show)

Arriving on July 11

Better Man (movie)
One Night in Idaho: The College Murders (TV show)

Arriving on July 15

Uncharted (movie)

Arriving on July 16

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 (TV show)

Arriving on July 17

Surf Girls: International season 2 (TV show)

Arriving on July 18

Follow (Juegos de Seducción) (movie)

Arriving on July 19

Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (live event)
Sabotage (movie)

Arriving on July 21

Justice on Trial (TV show)

Arriving on July 23

Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War season 2 (TV show)

Arriving on July 25

Wicked (movie)

Arriving on July 30

War of the Worlds (movie)

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• A new feature for Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is currently being rolled out
• It will send all email bombing messages to the junk folder
• Most users should get it by the end of July 2025

Email bombing, one of the more dangerous cybercrime tactics, will now automatically be identified and mitigated in Office 365 thanks to a new Microsoft Defender update.

The feature, which already started rolling out, and should reach most users by the end of July 2025, will now send all emails identified as part of an email bombing campaign, straight to the junk folder.

What's even better - once introduced, the new feature will be turned on by default, requiring no action from the user’s side.

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"We're introducing a new detection capability in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to help protect your organization from a growing threat known as email bombing," Microsoft said in its message center update.

"This form of abuse floods mailboxes with high volumes of email to obscure important messages or overwhelm systems. The new 'Mail Bombing' detection will automatically identify and block these attacks, helping security teams maintain visibility into real threats."

Email bombing is a tactic in which threat actors find a victim, and then send hundreds, or even thousands, of junk emails in quick succession (usually in minutes, or hours).

The emails are sent either by subscribing the victim to countless newsletters at once, or by using a dedicated cybercriminal service. In any case, the sheer volume of messages overwhelms the inbox and confuses the victim.

The second step is to cold-call the victim, identify as a member of the IT staff, tell them there is a company-wide problem with emails, and request access to the computer through remote desktop solutions.

Once the attackers gain access, they can drop malware, exfiltrate passwords and other sensitive data, or deploy ransomware.

Multiple hacking groups have been using email bombing in their attacks, including BlackBasta, 3AM ransomware affiliates, and cybercriminals linked to the FIN7 group.

Once introduced, the new feature will be turned on by default, requiring no action from the user’s side.

Via BleepingComputer

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• Squid Game season 3 was supposed to end in a different way
• Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk altered its finale because its ending "didn't line up with me"
• Netflix fans have largely expressed disappointment over the show's climax

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed the hugely popular Netflix show was originally going to end in a different way.

In a Variety piece published yesterday (June 30) and three days after the survival drama's final season landed on Netflix, Hwang explained why he decided to change Squid Game season 3's ending.

Full spoilers immediately follow for Squid Game's final episode. Turn back now if you're not caught up.

Jun-hee's newborn was crowned the winner of the latest edition of the titular game show (Image credit: Netflix)

Discussing the decision to kill off protagonist Seong Gi-hun in one of the best Netflix shows' finale, Hwang admitted he was initially going to let Gi-hun survive. However, he said he altered the original outline for the series' last chapter amid the increasingly dystopian state of the world in the year 2025.

"When I was planning seasons 2 and 3, I had no intention of having Gi-hun die," he revealed. "The idea that I had in mind was that Gi-hun would make it out alive in one way or another – he may become the winner – and he would go back to see his daughter.

"But, in the writing process, and looking around at what was happening in the world, I realized that’s not how the story could end," he continued.

"That kind of unhappy ending, seeing what was happening around the world, and seeing Gi-hun’s journey and his destination, I think it just didn’t line up for me. I thought that a better fitting story and closure to the story of Gi-hun’s journey would be for him to sacrifice himself for future generations. So, I had the baby in the story and created the ending with Gi-hun sacrificing himself."

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Gi-hun's demise is one of many controversial moments that have irked Netflix fans since season 3 was released.

Indeed, various threads have popped up on forums like ResetEra, and Reddit pages including r/Netflix, r/Television, and r/SquidGame, as viewers vent their frustrations over and/or debate the incredibly successful Netflix TV Original's finale.

Chief among audiences' anger is Jun-hee's baby being crowned the winner of the games' latest iteration and that unexpected Cate Blanchett-starring scene that appears to set up a US-set version of the titular, life-threatening game show.

Addressing whether he ever gave consideration to killing off Jun-hee's baby as part of the plot, Hwang steadfastly stated: "The fact that I brought a baby into the story was not for the baby to be sacrificed. The baby was brought in as a symbol of the future and the next generation, the world and also our human conscience, all of which we have to protect. That’s why I brought in a pregnant character and a baby being born in the story.

"There was never a moment where I thought about that, because that would have been way too dark. Also, the baby symbolizes the fact that, for the future, we have to be able to oppress some of our greed, and sacrifice some of our own convenience and what is ours. That’s what I wanted to say and the baby is a symbol of that."

Cate Blanchett's cameo in Squid Game 3 surprised millions of viewers (Image credit: Netflix)

As for Blanchett's hiring as US version of The Recruiter, and whether her cameo has any ties to the Squid Game project that famed director David Fincher is reportedly developing, Hwang added: "That scene was in my mind towards the end of my writing process for the script. I did want to think a little more about who to bring onto the scene. I knew I wanted to have a woman recruiter, because I thought it would be something different and a little more impactful.

"Because it’s just one line and it’s a moment that you get to see this person, I wanted someone who had the charisma that could dominate the screen in an instant. I’ve always been a big fan of Cate Blanchett and all of my producers are as well. They really wanted her. As for offering the role to the particular actor, that happened after we began shooting.

"It’s not related to that," he said of Blanchett's appearance and whatever form Fincher's project takes. "All I wanted to have was just an impactful ending, and that’s all that was to it. Honestly, I haven’t heard officially from Netflix about David Fincher creating a Squid Game. I have heard the rumors of course though. But, again, it was just the ending that I wanted for season 3."

Do Hwang's comments make you look at Squid Game 3's ending differently? Or do you wish Gi-hun had survived? Let me know in the comments.

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• Microsoft says North Koreans are using advanced AI-powered tools to hide their identities
• The workers get hired by US companies, and then steal their sensitive files
• The US government is cracking down on the campaigns

North Korean hackers, scamming their way into US-based high-profile tech companies, have lately been ramping up their efforts, security experts have warned.

In a recent analysis, Microsoft urged its peers to implement stricter pre-employment vetting measures, and create policies to block unapproved IT management tools.

Further analysis from the US government found these people were working on stealing money for the North Korean government, which then uses it to fund its government apparatus and its weapons program

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The US has imposed stiff sanctions on North Korea which, among other things, prevent US companies from hiring North Korean nationals.

As a result, the adversaries have been creating fake personas and using all sorts of tools (including VPNs), to hide their true identities and location, and thus increase their chances of getting hired.

Lately, they’ve increased their efforts and have started using voice-changing software and AI-enhanced documents to boost their credibility.

They’ve also managed to use a person living in New Jersey, who opened up shell companies to trick victims into thinking they were paying a local business. That same person allegedly also helped their overseas peers get hired.

But the gig seems to be up, as the US Department of Justice (DoJ) arrested and accused a US national named Zhenxing “Danny” Wang of running a “years-long” scheme. The effort netted more than $5 million. Another eight people were indicted as well - two Taiwanese and six Chinese nationals. They are all now accused of conspiring to commit wire fraud, money laundering, identity theft, hacking, and sanctions violations.

Besides actually being paid for the work done (which ironically, according to Microsoft, is often stellar), these people also get access to sensitive company data. They sometimes abuse this access by stealing the data and then extorting the company.

One of the biggest and most destructive hacking collectives in the world is the North Korean state-sponsored group Lazarus, which brought billions of dollars to the government through similar schemes. In fact, the entire operation even has a name - “Operation DreamJob”.

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What's new in Fortnite?

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Fortnite Blitz arrived June 18, a brand new mobile mode. It focuses on streamlining the main battle royale experience, condensing it into 5-minute matches to better suit mobile gaming. Updates are planned for the next few weeks, with the latest being showcasing mythic weapons and items from classic Fortnite bosses.

Fortnite Chapter 6 is finally here, continuing with Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 which has switched up the map once again. There's new weapons to try out, a superhero-themed Battle Pass, as well as updates centered around Superman himself.

We don't yet know exactly what's to follow in the next season of Fortnite, but given Fortnite Super just launched, it could be a while before we get any hints from Epic Games. It's frequent updates like these that make Fortnite one of the best battle royale games around. Last season concluded June 7 with a climactic Star Wars live event, before Chapter 6 Season 3 went live across the world.

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When does the current season of Fortnite end?

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Fortnite Super will end on August 8, 2025. So far, no details have been shared on specific timings, though the in-game Battle Pass menu does count down to the update. We'll be sure to provide details closer to launch, but expect the new season to launch after a period of extended downtime.

When is the next season of Fortnite?

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The next season of Fortnite has yet to be fully revealed, but it'll launch following downtime on August 8, 2025. Hopefully, downtime is only 2-3 hours (based on the average times of Chapter 6 so far), but it's worth noting that things have been known to slip slightly in the past.

What to expect from the next Fortnite season

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Epic Games has not fully revealed what's in store for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, but given that the current one only just launched, we'll be waiting at least a month for updates. What we do know is that Superman will arrive in Fortnite on July 11, with quests going live that'll reward you with a Superman Skin and related cosmetic items.

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 map changes

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• The latest Monster Hunter Wilds patch has finally addressed the terrible performance on PC
• Capcom has now resolved the shader compilation issue that would cause high CPU load and unstable performance
• Players no longer need to manually delete their shader cache files to improve their performance

Monster Hunter Wilds' latest patch has finally fixed the shader compilation issue that has been causing awful performance on PC.

The patch is part of Title Update 2, which is now available to download, and addresses a bug that has been plaguing PC players and causing high CPU load due to compiling shaders.

"With Title Update 2's arrival, we have resolved a previous issue where shader compilation during gameplay caused high CPU load and unstable performance," Capcom explained in an X / Twitter post.

The studio also stated that after installing the update, players should find that shader compilation will occur upon initial launch and "will no longer occur during gameplay."

Shader compilation should take some time to complete, Capcom adds, but said that players should no longer need to manually delete their shader cache files to get good performance moving forward.

Monster Hunter Wilds' performance has been rough since the game first launched earlier this year/ Capcom released an update last month, but the patch only led to more issues, resulting in an influx of negative reviews on Steam.

As of writing, the game currently has an "Overwhelmingly Negative" score on the platform from over 17,000 user reviews, with many users citing game stutters, freezing, and the now-addressed shader compilation and performance issue.

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A fresh batch of new Max movies has landed on the streaming platform for July, packed with a delicious mixture of everything from eerie mystery and dark comedy to compelling drama and vampiric horror – plenty to sink your teeth into over the next month. Whether you’re looking to feel scared, soothed, silly or sad, we’re pretty certain there’s something in July’s new Max movies drop to please everyone.

Sure, Max may not always be able to compete with the other streaming platform giants when it comes to the sheer amount of movies that some rivals offer. But it does consistently deliver quality films month on month, easily making it one of the best streaming services to recommend if you like good movies. If you want the cream of the crop rather than the freshest picks, then do take a look at our best Max movies guide too. Otherwise, here are all of the latest movies coming to Max this month.

New Max movies: July 1

• Annabelle (2014)
• Better Off Dead… (1985)
• Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2012)
• Canyon River (1956)
• Carol (2015)
• Cunningham (2019)
• Dames (1934)
• Dances With Wolves (1990)
• Dances With Wolves: Extended Cut (1990)
• Film Geek (2014)
• Get Out (2017)
• Get Shorty (1995)
• In Time (2011)
• Insidious (2010)
• Jewel Robbery (1932)
• Jimmy the Gent (1934)
• Lady Killer (1933)
• Lawyer Man (1932)
• Life as We Know It (2010)
• Love & Other Drugs (2010)
• Love Crazy (1941)
• Moana with Sound (1926)
• Mortal Kombat (1995)
• Mortal Kombat (2021)
• Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021)
• Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match (2023)
• Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020)
• Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind (2022)
• Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)
• Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
• One Way Passage (1932)
• Other Men's Women (1931)
• Picture Snatcher (1933)
• Private Detective 62 (1933)
• Red Dawn (1984)
• Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)
• Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
• Showgirls (1995)
• Sinner's Holiday (1930)
• Smart Money (1931)
• Snatched (2017)
• Song of the Thin Man (1947)
• Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018)
• Taxi! (1932)
• The Amityville Horror (1979)
• The Amityville Horror (2005)
• The Big Lebowski (1998)
• The Brink (2019)
• The Great Wall (2016)
• The Kennel Murder Case (1933)
• The Key (1934)
• The Last House on the Left (1972)
• The Meg (2018)
• The Public Enemy (1931)
• The Road to Singapore (1931)
• The St. Louis Kid (1934)
• The Strawberry Blonde (1941)
• The Thin Man Goes Home (1945)
• The Three Stooges (2012)
• Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019)
• Torrid Zone (1940)
• Two O'Clock Courage (1945)
• Tyrel (2018)
• Valentine's Day (2010)
• Valley of the Sun (1942)
• What’s Your Number? (2011)
• What's Your Number? Ex-tended Edition (2011)
• Winner Take All (1932)
• Woman at War (2018)

New Max movies: July 3

• Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (2025)

New Max movies: July 4

• On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024)
• Sinners (2025)

New Max movies: July 11

• Opus (2025)

New Max movies: July 18

• I Love You Forever (2024)

New Max movies: July 25

• Death of a Unicorn (2025)

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• Netflix is teaming up with NASA over the coming months to deliver some new live content
• Subscribers will soon be able to stream rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage and more
• NASA+ is still available to watch for free on the agency's website

Netflix's live content will soon get a big boost, as one of the best streaming services is teaming up with NASA to bring its live programming to the platform.

A press release has teased that "NASA’s work in science and exploration will become even more accessible" thanks to this partnership, where they hope to "inspire a global audience in a modern media landscape".

Rolling out over the coming months, Netflix subscribers will be able to watch things like rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage as well as "breathtaking live views of Earth from the International Space Station" – all of which is available on NASA+.

This is an exciting new addition to the streamer, as it allows for subscribers to watch more content outside of the best Netflix movies and best Netflix shows.

What else should we know about the NASA partnership?

Netflix is teaming up with NASA to bring space a little closer to home. Beginning this summer, Netflix will begin to stream LIVE rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and breathtaking live views of Earth from the International Space Station. pic.twitter.com/vBDMCkz0yPJune 30, 2025

Rebecca Sirmons, general manager of NASA+ at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, said: “The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience.

"Together, we’re committed to a Golden Age of Innovation and Exploration – inspiring new generations – right from the comfort of their couch or in the palm of their hand from their phone.”

This means that NASA's live streams will be available on the Netflix app across all devices, and all subscription tiers can watch too. It has been confirmed that additional programming details and schedules will be announced ahead of launch, and I can't wait to see them.

While certain live events, especially sports, haven't really interested me on Netflix I'm definitely keen to dive into some NASA content.

You don't need a Netflix subscription either, as viewers can still stream for free via the NASA app or website,. Instead, this partnership will serve as an additional way for people to keep up to date with the latest NASA launches and events.

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Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are constantly striving to achieve and maintain network excellence, a constantly evolving challenge as operators must both continue to roll-out the latest technology while also tackling difficult-to-solve connectivity issues in built-up areas and support rural communities.

This task has changed dramatically as customer demands across all areas have evolved in the last decade, with fast, personalized, seamless, and always-on experiences becoming the norm, rather than a luxury.

The keys to unlocking both network excellence and evolving customer demands come from the implementation of various forms of artificial intelligence (AI).

For the telecoms industry the technology is still in its early stages of being deployed and its full potential is yet to be realized, however we can expect to see big changes over the next few years, from supporting customer services and improving traffic management to having an impact on areas such as security.

It’s vital that telecoms companies are able to maintain a bigger picture view to consider the transformative impact it will have if implemented effectively.

Once these benefits are embraced, telecom providers need to ensure they have the correct strategic approach in place to harness AI. Adopting AI-driven solutions and optimizing data infrastructure will lay the foundations for AI to flourish, which will be a key differentiator for businesses in the industry.

Upholding network excellence

AI is already showing promise by optimizing network performance through real-time analysis and automation. Success in the sector is currently increasingly trending towards perfecting networks rather than big coverage area improvements. The issues operators face are therefore getting harder to solve and more numerous. For instance, perfecting network coverage in built-up areas or managing network capacity at sports, music and cultural events, is especially difficult.

This is where AI can help. AI-powered systems can monitor vast amounts of network data, detect inefficiencies, and dynamically adjust resources to ensure optimal performance. By using machine learning algorithms, network congestion can be proactively anticipated, and traffic can be automatically rerouted to prevent slowdowns or disruptions. This results in improved efficiency, reduced latency, and an overall enhanced user experience.

Additionally, AI plays a crucial role in predictive maintenance by identifying potential equipment failures before they occur. Through analysis of historical data and detecting anomalies, AI can forecast when network components might fail, allowing operators to address issues proactively and minimize downtime. Good network coverage is so ubiquitous in today’s world that consumers don’t expect to experience disruptions, no matter how brief, and therefore it is crucial that CSPs don’t allow this to slip.

Optimized deployment of network devices also ensures that infrastructure is utilized effectively, reducing operational costs while maintaining high levels of reliability and performance. A big aspect of this is the ability to optimize capacity planning, by predicting demands on the network in real-time and then allocating resources to ensure this level of capacity is met. This ensures bandwidth remains strong and improves the overall quality of the network service.

Meeting evolving customer demands

Beyond automation, AI also enables proactive customer support by analyzing usage patterns and predicting potential issues before they impact users. AI-driven systems can detect service disruptions, alert customers, and even suggest solutions before they reach out for assistance.

Additionally, AI enhances personalization by analyzing customer preferences and recommending tailored services, ensuring that telecom providers meet the evolving needs of their users. This combination of automation, predictive analytics, and personalization helps telecom companies deliver a seamless and responsive customer experience, ultimately improving retention and loyalty.

Upholding security

When addressing customer expectations, it’s also important to recognize how consumers expect first-class cybersecurity practices from their network providers. Security is the foundation from which trust and loyalty are built, and it is crucial that businesses give consumers confidence that their personal data is safe.

Once again, AI can play a critical role in safeguarding against cyber-attacks and fraudulent activity. This is primarily achieved through proactive monitoring and the detection of anomalies that alert security teams to fraudulent activities, such as spam messages, phishing attacks and fake reviews. For instance, security solutions may redirect suspicious traffic to isolated areas to monitor and analyze potential threats. While AI has potential for self-healing systems, most telecoms operators prefer manual oversight due to trust and reliability concerns.

Facilitating AI and bridging the data gap

The benefits of AI for the telecom sector are multi-faceted and tangible, yet for all of the potential, businesses aren’t capitalizing on it. Lenovo research reveals there has been a 104% increase in expected AI investments in EMEA, which demonstrates the appetite for AI implementation. However, many AI projects are simply not meeting expectations and scaling AI is cited as the biggest reason for this.

As the industry continues its evolution towards an AI-powered future, it has never been more important for telecom providers to have the right data infrastructure in place. AI is only ever as good as the data it uses and unlocking this data requires purpose-built edge-to-cloud AI infrastructure.

AI-optimized solutions will empower service providers to quickly deploy an entire network of high-power computing to drive revolutionary efficiency and intelligence for their own customers and beyond.

An AI-powered future

Telecom providers are seen as crucial infrastructure providers in society, as many critical services operate on a telecom network. They possess data center infrastructure, connectivity, and security while adhering to government regulations, making them well-positioned to lead the deployment of Sovereign AI clouds for governments and enterprises. Connectivity is the cornerstone of what they do, however their value to society goes beyond this too. It is therefore vital that telecom providers harness AI to unlock everything it has to offer.

While the potential is vast, realizing AI’s full benefits requires a strategic approach—one that ensures the right infrastructure is in place to support its deployment at scale. By investing in AI-driven solutions and optimizing data infrastructure, telecom companies can unlock new efficiencies, enhance service quality, and build more secure, resilient networks.

As AI adoption accelerates, telecom providers that successfully harness its capabilities will gain a competitive edge, offering smarter, more responsive, and customer-centric services. The key to success lies in bridging the gap between AI’s potential and its practical implementation. Those who prioritize AI-ready infrastructure and data-driven strategies will be best positioned to lead the industry’s evolution, shaping the future of connectivity in an increasingly digital world.

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• The ICC has confirmed suffering a cyberattack
• No threat actors claimed responsibility yet for the incident
• However the ICC recently indicted Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed recently suffering a cyberattack - noting a “new, sophisticated and targeted” attack was spotted through the court’s alert and response mechanism.

Since spotting the attack, the organization claims to have contained it, and is now working to mitigate any effects.

No other details were disclosed, so we don’t know who the threat actors are, what the nature of the attack was, and if it left any consequences.

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Links to Gaza

Established in 2002 and operating independently from the United Nations, the ICC is a tribunal based in The Hague, Netherlands, which prosecutes individuals for the most serious crimes concerning the international community.

That includes war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and more, with some media linking this attack to the atrocities happening in Gaza at the moment.

In its report, Cybernews states the ICC has been under “increased scrutiny” for issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

A similar sentiment was reported by Times of Israel, which also stressed that there is a warrant for former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallat, as well.

Israel rejects the jurisdiction of the court, and argues that the fighting in Gaza complies with international law. US president Donald Trump recently sanctioned chief prosecutor Karim Khan and three other judges because of the warrants, Politico reports.

This isn’t the ICC’s first cyberattack, either, and Khan warned that the organization needs to tighten up on security, since future attacks are likely, as well.

Via Cybernews

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If you think you do not need to worry about the EU's new Data Act and rules around data sovereignty - think again. It is easy to assume that because this legislation applies to EU countries, UK organizations can continue to process and store data in the same way as before. But by ignoring changes in the rules surrounding geographical data location, organizations could find themselves in hot water.

And now, with global politics in flux, data sovereignty is under more scrutiny than ever. This new legislation aims to ensure EU organizations and governments have control over critical data, regulating its collection, processing, and storage. It will reduce reliance on non-EU cloud providers and enable secure data sharing between organizations while maintaining EU oversight.

Crucially, the regulation applies to organizations wherever they are based; and UK companies that process EU citizens’ data must also follow these rules. This is not the first time that EU data regulations have impacted the UK. Perhaps the biggest data privacy law in history, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), came into force in 2018 and applies to every organization that processes data on the 448 million citizens of the EU.

To date, several established brands, including British Airways, Marriott International, and TikTok for example, have fallen foul of GDPR fines, and have been ordered to pay penalties as high as £183 million.

But although UK organizations will be impacted by the new EU legislation, and complying will both carry a financial burden and require investing additional time from staff, it is less difficult than it may seem.

You can stay one step ahead of this legislation by properly governing the data you are generating and processing.

You need to account for whose data is being collected, choose a storage vendor that will allow you to move your data easily, and ensure this data is stored in geographical locations that follow relevant legislation.

We will take a look at this in more detail.

1. Changes to data transfer and storage rules

The EU's new data sovereignty legislation includes stricter rules on where data can be transferred and stored. This means you will need to know where you are storing data you hold on your customers and users, and therefore what national laws apply in that jurisdiction.

You’ll also need to clearly communicate this information, with more granular policies controlling the migration of data, especially if that data involves sensitive or personal information.

2. Increased compliance requirements

EU citizens and organizations must be able to access and view data concerning them, free of charge. They can also authorize a third party to access this data.

Additionally, EU departments and public sector bodies will also have authority to access the data but only if there is an “exceptional need”, for example during a public emergency on the scale of Covid-19, or a natural disaster. Organizations must offer a way to share that data if requested.

3. Cloud and hosting restrictions

Data stored in the cloud must be easy to transfer to and from its location in a way that complies with the Data Act. If your cloud provider does not offer the ability to choose a jurisdiction for your data and is not completely transparent about where it is held at all times, then it may be wise to opt for alternatives that do offer this.

Additionally, for cloud providers, the legislation states they must not make it difficult for their clients to switch company and transfer their data across to a different cloud service.

4. Dual regulatory frameworks

In addition to the EU legislation, the UK has its own laws governing data use, and UK organisations will need to consider both. The Data (Use and Access) Bill was introduced to UK Parliament in October 2024, regulating “the way consumers, businesses and asset owners can safely share data”.

This means UK organizations must navigate a dual regulatory framework: complying with both EU and UK-specific data regulations.

The good news is that UK regulations often align with EU laws, making it easier to meet both sets of requirements. This was evident when the UK adopted its own version of GDPR after Brexit, ensuring regulatory continuity and avoiding major disruptions for cross-border trade.

5. Sanctions for non-compliance

The EU Data Act will be enforced from 12 September 2025, so from this date penalties are expected to be issued for non-compliance. Fines are likely to be dissuasive - aiming to encourage compliance - so they are likely to be hefty.

The legislation says that fines will be set by the nominated data protection authority in the EU member state that raises a claim, so it will vary depending on the member state. Additionally, fines of up to 4% of the organization's worldwide turnover could be imposed, matching the maximum penalty for a breach of GDPR.

Conclusion: meet data governance head on to strengthen your business

Solid data governance has always been a business strength that gives a competitive edge. Now, however, it is no longer optional but mandatory for UK organizations who do business with the EU.

Ultimately, it’s important to remember that, rather than being a new source of regulatory burden, these rules are intended to open up new markets, and organizations may well be able to capitalize on this. The new laws may well encourage controlled, safe data sharing and processing, as well as more competitive cloud hosting.

Organizations with a firm grip on their data will find complying with the new legislation less of an issue than those who leave their data governance to chance. So now is a great time to assess your data storage policies, review your cloud providers, update any relevant agreements, and ensure compliance - before the rules are enforced.

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