Don't want Windows 11? Too bad, you're getting it anyway

In a strange Windows upgrade debacle, some organizations are finding that their devices are being updated to Windows 11 even if they have the update blocked and would rather stay on Windows 10. The problem is caused by a bug with Microsoft Intune, which is supposed to help administrators manage updates across multiple devices. Microsoft says it is working on a fix, but in the meantime the company recommends that businesses pause updates in Intune if they don't want to be forcibly upgraded to Windows 11.

The AI knows where you live — The latest viral ChatGPT trend raises privacy concerns
Move over, Bugatti — Hennessey Performance's new hypercar has twice the power of a Veyron
Who doesn't want more epic robot fights — Pacific Rim TV prequel series is heading to Amazon
A smartwatch for your feet? — Nike Hyperboot shoes will help you recover after a workout, will cost $900
Adjust your display expectations — Switch 2 may not launch with variable refresh rate after all

Discord using facial scans to verify users' age

Social platforms are under increasing scrutiny for how they manage underage users, and are scrambling to find a way to prevent children from accessing sensitive parts of their services. Now, Discord is testing out an age verification system that works by scanning a user's face or asking them to submit an ID. Commentators are already questioning whether the platform should put that much trust in automated systems to decide on someone's age just by looking at their face.

Who is the king of the budget smartphone cameras?

The Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e are two of the hottest phone releases of the year, and with their similar specs they are clearly destined to be rivals. But which is the better choice for photography enthusiasts? Our mobile editor Andy Boxall pitted the two devices against each other in a series of camera tests and found that one of the phones just about pulled ahead of the other.

Don't believe everything you read — Witcher 4 developer says rumors of a beta test are untrue
Double check that email before you click — Gmail users being targeted in a new phishing scam
It's not just a problem with the weather — The secret reason the Space Force is delaying its next rocket launch
What happened to Mars's atmosphere? — NASA's Curiosity rover helps to solve a red planet mystery
Where to buy the budget phone that does practically everything — The best deals on the Google Pixel 9a
Go roaming on the Switch 2 — Details of Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode released
Iconic car, iconic track — Porsche 911 GT3 sets a new Nürburgring record

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