IEEE

Do as You Say: Consistency Detection of Data Practice in Program Code and Privacy Policy in Mini-App

Abstract: Mini-app is an emerging form of mobile application that combines web technology with native capabilities. Its features, e.g., no need to download and no installation, have made it popular ...
Daily Mail

Scientists issue chilling update on the famous 'WOW!' signal first detected in 1977 - and say they can't rule out aliens

In 1977, scientists discovered a mysterious signal beaming from space that was so powerful it prompted astronomer Jerry Ehman to write 'Wow!' on the telescope's readout. For decades, scientists have ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft launches Copilot AI function in Excel, but warns not to use it in 'any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility'

Windows Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant can now optionally see your entire desktop—maybe it will be able to finally explain what Windows error code 0x8007002c ...
CoinDesk

U.S. Justice Department Official Says Writing Code Without Bad Intent 'Not a Crime'

A senior official at the U.S. Department of Justice knew the crypto audience in Wyoming had fresh software developer convictions on its mind when he told them on Thursday that his department doesn't ...
The New York Times

Trump Officials Demanded Confidential Data About Transgender Children Seeking Care

A June subpoena to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia sought Social Security numbers and addresses of patients who received gender-related care, as well as “every writing or record” made by ...
ZDNet

Excel's new Copilot function turns your prompts into formulas - how to try it

A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...
Datacenter Dynamics

Microsoft breaks ground on data center campus in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Microsoft has started work on a new data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In a community blog update, Microsoft said it is building a data center on HR Ranch Road in Cheyenne. Details of the development ...
ZDNet

Microsoft patches more than 100 Windows security flaws - update your PC now

The August Patch Tuesday update for Windows fixes 107 security flaws. Among all the security flaws, 13 are ranked as critical. Also adds the new Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery.
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft to disable Excel workbook links to blocked file types

Microsoft has announced that it will start disabling external workbook links to blocked file types by default between October 2025 and July 2026. After the rollout ...
WQOW

What's next for Century Code Update after postponed vote

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - After years of planning and drafting, and two several-hour-long Eau Claire City Council meetings, the Century Code Update will have to wait at least another month before it comes ...
WQOW

City council votes to postpone Century Code Update to include new amendments

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) – The Eau Claire City Council has made several amendments to the Century Code update. The updated zoning laws are now returning to the Planning Commission for further work. The ...