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“Choosin’ Texas” Sets Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Pop Single
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has become the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history, reaching the summit for a record 23rd week and surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”. The achievement is notable because Langley’s song is not a seasonal release and has repeatedly returned to No. 1 since…
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NightmareEclipse’s latest zero-day leaves Microsoft Defender stuck in the past
Security researcher NightmareEclipse has released a proof-of-concept called BigDiskBuster that prevents Microsoft Defender Antivirus from installing platform and security intelligence updates. It does not disable Defender, but could leave it relying on outdated malware definitions, reducing its ability to detect newly identified threats. The tool reportedly interferes with updates by temporarily filling available disk space…
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Undead Labs becomes employee-owned while State of Decay 3 remains on track
Undead Labs has completed its separation from Microsoft and is now operating as an independent, employee-owned studio, marking a successful outcome amid Xbox’s broader restructuring. The studio behind the State of Decay franchise will continue developing State of Decay 3, which is currently in alpha, with the game maintaining its planned release across Xbox, Game…
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Bayern Munich v Manchester City: Women’s Champions League – live
Manchester City faces a stern test against Bayern Munich in the Women’s Champions League, with Bayern positioned as potential trophy contenders this season. Despite City’s recent victories, their performances have lacked conviction, with particular vulnerabilities in defence and midfield that were exposed during their match against Liverpool on Sunday. City’s tactical approach this season—featuring an…
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US administration seeks narrower endangered species protections over incidental deaths
The Trump administration is reportedly directing US Fish and Wildlife Service staff to reinterpret the Endangered Species Act (ESA) so that actions causing accidental deaths of endangered animals are prohibited only when they are intended to target them. The approach could significantly weaken habitat protections and allow preventable deaths, alarming conservationists who say incidental harm…
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Xbox consults Ninja Theory staff over proposed studio closure
Xbox has begun consultation with Ninja Theory employees regarding a proposed studio closure after two separate agreements intended to secure the developer’s future fell through. The announcement came as part of broader cuts across Xbox, affecting a studio known for acclaimed titles including the Hellblade series, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May…
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Xbox is merging its Forza developers into a single studio
Microsoft is merging Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios into a single combined studio as part of a major Xbox restructuring. The two studios, which have worked as partners for over a decade, will now focus their efforts on the Forza Horizon and Fable franchises. This consolidation raises significant uncertainty about the future of Forza…
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US immigrant news groups deliver trusted multilingual reporting through messaging apps
Independent, immigrant-focused news organisations across the US are using WhatsApp, social media and chat groups to provide reliable information directly to communities often overlooked by mainstream media. Their local, multilingual reporting is helping counter misinformation about immigration enforcement, scams and legal rights, while building trust by treating immigrants as people with complex lives rather than…
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Register reader hit with surprise bill after Microsoft portals disagreed
A Microsoft for Startups customer received an unexpected $16,000 Azure bill after Microsoft portals displayed conflicting credit balances. The inaccurate balance encouraged continued AI usage, while the subscription had already switched to pay-as-you-go after the credits were exhausted, exposing a problem that could affect other businesses relying on the programme. The company’s Founders Hub portal…
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Adobe Premiere video editor launches on Android with free core tools
Adobe Premiere has launched on Android, more than a year after its iOS debut, giving Android users free access to core mobile video-editing tools. The release matters because users can edit and export professional-looking videos without paying, whilst Adobe’s generative AI functions remain optional paid extras. The app supports splitting, trimming, cropping and merging clips,…