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Apple Loses EU DMA Lawsuit, Must Open iOS and App Store
Apple has lost its challenge to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The tech giant must now open the iOS ecosystem and App Store to competitors, with penalties of up to 10% of global revenue for violations.
Microsoft Tests Copilot as an Operating System
Microsoft is reported to have tested a radical experiment through Project Aion, an operating system where Copilot becomes the center of everything, replacing the traditional Windows interface.
How to Invest in NVIDIA Stock from Southeast Asia (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to invest in NVIDIA stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) from Southeast Asia. This comprehensive step-by-step guide covers choosing international brokers (IBKR, eToro, Tiger), account funding, KYC, and tax implications.
Clicks Communicator Brings Android Keyboard Phones Back
Clicks has shown a working prototype of its Android phone with a physical keyboard, with a launch targeted for late 2026.
Cybersecurity: The Shield Behind Vietnam’s Digital Government Push
Vietnam's top leader To Lam has declared cybersecurity a non-negotiable foundation for digital transformation — not an afterthought. A new decree also bans agencies from building duplicate platforms, aiming to cut waste and unify national data infrastructure.
Google Cloud Free Credit Offer: $300 Plus Free Products
JAKARTA, JOURNALARTA.COM — Google Cloud is offering $300 in free credit to new customers, along with access to more than 20 products at no cost...
How to Register for Google Play Developer Console in 2026
Google Play Developer Console in 2026 now asks for stricter identity checks, two-step verification, and cleaner matching details before developers can upload apps.
Windows 11 Turns Five, and Microsoft Learned an Important Lesson
Windows 11 turns five after Microsoft announced it on June 24, 2021, and the rollout exposed a hard truth for Redmond: desktop users do not embrace change that slows their work. The operating system’s design overhaul, TPM 2.0 requirement, and slow adoption rate reshaped Microsoft’s PC strategy.
Apple ID Locked, Inactive, or Disabled? Causes and Fixes
An Apple ID can be locked, inactive, or disabled after failed sign-in attempts, long inactivity, or billing issues. The fix depends on the warning message, and in some cases users must go through Apple’s recovery process or update payment details before access returns.
Apple expands Wallet, Find My, Maps in iOS 27
Apple is adding iOS 27 features beyond Siri AI, with Wallet bill splitting, tighter Find My controls, and updates to Maps, Music, Podcasts, Photos, and Fitness+.
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 26H2 for October 2026
Microsoft has confirmed Windows 11 26H2 for October 2026, and the update is expected to be tiny. The enablement package is under 500 KB, with installs likely taking just a few minutes and one restart.