This is an adapted excerpt from the March 17 episode of "Jos Daz-Balart Reports."Early Monday morning in a post on his social media site, President Donald Trump claimed Joe Bidens pardons for members of the House Jan. 6 committee are invalid due to the former presidents use of an autopen:The Pardons that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen. In other words, Joe Biden did not sign them but, more importantly, he did not know anything about them!Before I was a lawyer, I was a congressional aide, so Ive used an autopen before. Its essentially a machine set up to mimic someones signature exactly. Its often used when an office holder, or someone else, has to sign so many documents that it would be impracticable for them to do so by hand.In 2005, the Office of Legal Counsel at the Justice Department which basically serves as the Mother, may I? division of the agency clarified a presidents use of an autopen, issuing an opinion that it was within the executive's constitutional powers to sign a bill via an autopen, at their own direction.We emphasize that we are not suggesting that the President may delegate the decision to approve and sign a bill, only that, having made this decision, he may direct a subordinate to affix the Presidents signature to the bill, the opinion states.By extension, a president should also be able to direct that a pardon be issued under an autopen. There should be no distinction between a presidents powers to sign and authorize a piece of legislation and their pardon power. I would also argue that a presidents power with respect to pardons is actually greater than their role in signing a piece of legislation. So if its constitutionally valid for a president to sign a piece of legislation by autopen, there should be no impediment to them doing so with a pardon.If its constitutionally valid for a president to sign a piece of legislation by autopen, there should be no impediment to them doing so with a pardon.In that same post, Trump also claimed, without evidence, that Biden did not know anything about these pardons. While the Constitution does not allow a president to revoke a pardon, it appears Trump may direct his Justice Department to carry out an investigation into this matter. That means if you're one of these pardon recipients, the question now becomes: How do you prove that the then-president directed the use of an autopen to sign your pardon? The onus will fall on those who have received pardons to prove that their pardon is legitimate. Thats where this is likely headed next.

Googles parent company Alphabet is again in advanced talks to acquire cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz, a person familiar with the deal told TechCrunch. The two companies were close to securing a deal at a $23 billion valuation last summer, but the transaction failed to materialize.This time, the price being discussed is higher, the person said. A price of around $30 billion was reported by The Wall Street Journal.Thomas Kurian, head of Googles cloud division, is again leading the effort.Google Cloud sees Wizs cloud security products as a good fit for its customer base, And Wizs annual recurring revenue (ARR) is attractive too. This stood at $500 million last July withTechCrunch reported at that time.Even still, $30 billion would likely be quite the premium price tag. Wiz closed its last outside funding round of $1 billion at a valuation of $12 billion last May. Its valuation has reportedly jumped to $16 billion in an employee tender offer late last year.Although Wiz said it didnt have plans to take itself public in 2025, it hired Fazal Merchant, a former executive at Dreamworks and Tanium as a chief financial officer. Sometimes hiring a CFO is a sign of getting books ready for a public offering.One of the reasons the talks failed previously was the inability of the two companies to agree on whether Wiz would remain as a separate division or be integrated into Google Cloud, according to the Wall Street Journal.High regulatory scrutiny for large transactions during the Biden administration also contributed to the deals breakdown last summer, the person familiar said.Other investors have told TechCrunch that they are seeing an increase in M&A activity. In most cases, the return to the negotiation table is correlated with the hope that FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson will be less restrictive on large transactions than former Chair Lina Khan was, said a person familiar with a handful of such negotiations.The New York and Israel-based Wiz was founded in 2020 by four former Israeli military officers who previously co-founded a cloud cybersecurity company called Adallom that Microsoft later acquired for $320 million.Wizs backers include Andreessen Horowitz, Cyberstarts, Index Ventures, Insight Partners, and Sequoia.A spokesperson for Wiz declined to comment on the deal conversations.

Its gloves off in one of the more tense rivalries in the world of startups. HR company Rippling Monday morning announced a lawsuit against Deel, another big player in the same space. The dramatic 50-page complaint alleges racketeering, misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, unfair competition, and aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty. The lawsuit is largely centered on an employee whom Rippling claims was working as a spy for Deel.Deel has denied the allegations in a statement to TechCrunch in an equally florid way, setting the stage for the airing of yet more dirty laundry:Weeks after Rippling is accused of violating sanctions law in Russia and seeding falsehoods about Deel, Rippling is trying to shift the narrative with these sensationalized claims, a spokesperson said in a statement provided to TechCrunch. We deny all legal wrongdoing and look forward to asserting our counterclaims.Is this town big enough for the both of us?The HR technology space is highly competitive, featuring not only major incumbents SAP, ADP, Workday among them but also numerous startups targeting the many different aspects of HR, such as payroll, recruitment, training, compensation and benefits management, and onboarding. Companies like Deel and Rippling aim to provide an all-in-one platform for these services.When the going is good and the economy is on an upswing such as during the pandemic, when organizations scrambled for better tools to hire, fire, and manage people across disparate locations the crowded market is less of an issue. But the love-in ends when times get tougher, especially when two companies are as close in size as Rippling and Deel and target the same customers. (One indicator of how directly these two are competing: Ripplings valuation is just over $13 billion; Deel was last valued at more than $12 billion.)Tensions between Deel and Rippling began playing out publicly well before this lawsuit. Last year, Rippling launched a market campaign that took direct aim at Deel, featuring a Snake Game. The game, still accessible, portrays Deel as a snake and accuses the company of charging higher fees than Rippling.The rivalry took another turn when a Deel sales director visited the site to check out the game, engaged with a chatbot on the page, and then later saw the exchange posted on Twitter by the COO of Rippling. (The troll did not play out as expected, with customers alarmed by what they saw as doxxing by Rippling.)The feud has also involved allegations concerning compliance with Russian sanctions. Ripplings complaint alludes to the claims, though both companies have faced scrutiny as it relates to the issue. (More detail here.)Slack forensics played a major role in the suitWhat is quite notable in the lawsuit is just how much of the evidence for Ripplings claims is based around Slack activity. Ripplings lawyers note that the company keeps a log of what people do in the Salesforce-owned chat platform. Rippling employees Slack activity is logged, it notes, meaning every time a user views a document through Slack, accesses a Slack channel, sends a message, or conducts searches on Slack, that activity (and the associated user) is recorded in a log file.It was a sudden spike in that logged activity, and specifically how it centered around the word Deel that raised a flag to the (HR?) team that tracks that activity.Beginning in November 2024, [an employee referred to as] D.S. beginning [sic] previewing channels at a rate orders of magnitude greater than he had before both in terms of the number of channels previewed, and in the number of times he previewed each of those channels.The lawsuit states that many of these channels contained confidential sales and business strategy discussions, with particular emphasis on Deel.The channels D.S. previewed during this period have no connection to his payroll operations job responsibilities, states the complaint. What they do relate to, however, are all aspects of Ripplings business development, sales, and customer retention strategiesthe most sensitive of the Companys Sales and Marketing Trade Secrets and confidential business informationwith a particular emphasis on a single competitor, Deel.Leaving no doubt about the ultimate beneficiary of the brazen espionage scheme, D.S. viewed channels related specifically to Ripplings competitive intelligence concerning Deel over 450 times during the course of the scheme Indeed, D.S.s top 10 channel previews since November 2024 are all sales-related channels, completely unrelated to D.S.s role in payroll operations.The lawyers allege the employee also read and downloaded related exchanges and documents in those channels, and worked on helping try to poach people from Rippling.The drama is realAccording to the lawsuit, Rippling set up a honeypot to prove out its suspicions. The company created a fake Slack channel and shared its name with key Deel execs, then sat back to see if D.S. searched for it. (The execs included Deels Chairman, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel Philippe Bouaziz; Deels head of U.S. Legal, Spiros Komis; and Deels outside counsel.) He did, claims the lawsuit.Things got very heated afterward, per the filing, which says that when an independent solicitor attempted to seize D.S.s phone by court order, D.S. escaped to the bathroom, locking the door behind him and refusing to come out, despite the independent solicitors repeated warnings.Rather than comply, it goes on, D.S. was heard doing something on his phone by the independent solicitor, who also heard D.S. flush the toilet suggesting that D.S. may have attempted to flush his phone down the toilet rather than provide it for inspection. It did not recover the phone later.Eventually D.S. left the bathroom, says the complaint, and when confronted one more time with the threat that he was violating a court order, said Im willing to take that risk.D.S. then stormed out of the office and fled the scene, the lawyers note.Rippling has not responded to questions TechCrunch has sent asking if it intends to also file a suit against D.S. or whether it can confirm the name.But despite the company giving the alleged spy a set of initials, it has done precious little to hide his identity. Spelling out when the person joined, describing the person as he, and describing what role he had at the company made it almost too easy to find on LinkedIn the person it suspects of spying. (The person we contacted has since deleted his profile on the site.)

ZDNET's key takeaways Ecovacs' Deebot T30S Combo 3-in-1 robot vacuum, mop, and handheld vacuum is currently available for $1,200.The robot vacuum features an industry-leading 11,000 Pa of suction power, retractable mop pads to tackle corners and edges, a new v-shaped brush to prevent tangles, a self-emptying handheld vacuum, and self-washing and self-emptying features for the robotThough I had no issues with mapping, I found the Deebot T30S's object avoidance left something to be desired -- it does not avoid items that are too large for its brush like other robots can; the mopping pads only lift 9mm off the floor, which isn't enough to keep medium-pile rugs dry. $799.99 at Amazon The Deebot T30S Combo is a robot vacuum and mop with a cordless vacuum on the side and is available for $800.Three-in-one robot vacuums have become my favorite type of smart household device. I already reach for my cordless vacuum daily for different purposes, whether to clean up the crumbs on the hardwood floors or to vacuum up pet hair from my dog's rug. I also run my robot vacuum and mop daily, so having both come together with the perks of a dual-dust collection system is this clean freak's dream.Also: The best robot vacuums you can buy: Expert testedThe Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo is the second three-in-one robot vacuum, mop, and cordless vacuum solution I've tested. The first is the flagship Deebot X2 Omni Combo Complete, which retails for $1,700. details View at Amazon The Deebot T30S Combo has the strongest suction power on the market at 11,000 Pa, rivaling the new Yeedi M12 Pro+. This strong suction has proven extremely effective in my home's cleanliness battle, especially on rugs and carpets. I ran the T30S robot vacuum at its highest suction setting, and it left my floors spotless, which is a lot to say in a house with three kids who don't seem to know what a trash bin is and a dog constantly leaving black and white hairs in his wake.This capability makes the T30S one of the best robot vacuums I've tried. I wish it were better at avoiding obstacles, especially because of my messy kids. As it vacuumed downstairs so effectively, I set up the device upstairs to deal with the second floor, home to our bedrooms. The floor is divided into half carpet and half hardwood. The T30S robot vacuum constantly got tangled in random pieces of kids' stuff, such as a sock under the bed, a small stuffed animal or the edges of a blanket touching the floor. The V-shaped brush roller is meant to prevent tangles. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThis issue means I can't run the device in my kids' rooms unless I'm meticulous about what is strewn about on the floor, making it likely better for homes without younger (or messy) kids. I pick up everything under the beds using an upright vacuum anyway, so this issue hasn't been a big inconvenience.Also: The best robot vacuums for pet hair: Expert testedVacuuming features aside, it's time to discuss the TrueEdge Adaptive Edge mopping feature. The T30S robot's mopping pads extend out to the edges of the robot to reach corners and under appliances, and they retract as needed. This feature works well around a corner or the legs of a chair, as the mop doesn't miss any spots. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe robot periodically returns to the base station during cleaning to wash the mop pads autonomously with hot water, so all you have to worry about is refilling the clean water tank and emptying the dirty water tank. Even if you think your floors are clean, I guarantee you'll be surprised at how dirty the water is.The mop pads lift automatically and the robot increases suction power when cleaning carpets for a deep clean. Because the mop pads only lift to 9mm when cleaning carpets and rugs, they left my medium-pile living room carpet wet, which is another reason I decided to move the T30S upstairs. The robot kept all rugs and carpets in the second story completely dry, including the bedroom carpets. Maria Diaz/ZDNETOn to the feature that makes the Deebot T30S Combo stand out from all competitors: the self-emptying cordless vacuum. The handheld vacuum with the T30S Combo features up to 60 minutes of runtime, rivaling the flagship Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum, making it a go-to for cleaning between couch cushions, vacuuming dust off air vents, and cleaning the stairs on a single charge.Also: I've tested 25+ robot vacuum mops - these are the bestWe like to take the handheld cordless vacuum out to the car, and a single charge is enough to vacuum our vehicle, including the crumbs in three children's car seats. You don't have to manually open the dustbin to empty its contents into a garbage can. Setting the device down to charge at the base station after 30 seconds away from the base will trigger it to empty the handheld dustbin into the same dustbag used to empty the robot vacuum's dustbin without pressing a single button. Accessories are included with the Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo, although I wish it had a floor brush. Maria Diaz/ZDNETMy only wish is that the handheld vacuum had a floor brush so I could use it on rugs for quick cleanups, as I can with the Deebot X2 Combo Complete downstairs.ZDNET's buying adviceEcovacs describes the T30S Combo as a midrange 3-in-1 robot vacuum. Ecovacs pairs an impressive midrange robot with a high-end base station and handheld vacuum. The result is a "midrange" robot vacuum that is regularly priced at $1,200. But it would be best to consider what you're getting for that price, plus the fact that you'll likely be able to find it discounted during other sales events, like Prime Day.Even though robot vacuums and mops seem to get more expensive with each launch, a robot vacuum and mop with these specs, plus a self-emptying and self-washing station, would've cost $1,400 a year or two ago. Adding a self-emptying handheld vacuum is an extra benefit for people who want more home-cleaning options.I'm a penny-pincher, but I see the Deebot T30S Combo as a worthy investment -- especially when you can save $200 or more off the original price, like the current $400 discount. Having the option to quickly grab the cordless vacuum to handle jobs the robot can't reach is too convenient to pass up. When will this deal expire? While many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com. 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The past risks of nuclear accidents, and the question of safely disposing radioactive waste have not ... [+] gone away. It's our attention that shifted once again to the benefits.gettyThe energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Last week a coalition of tech giants Amazon, Google, and Meta publicly endorsed a bold vision: tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. This commitment aligns with pledges from over 30 countries and reflects a growing interest in nuclear power, exemplified by Bill Gates $1 billion investment in advanced reactors through his company.This movement isnt merely an industry pivot; its a high-stakes endeavor driven by the escalating energy demands of artificial intelligence and the strategic interests of technology corporations and nations. Are we regressing rather than moving forward?From Disaster To Revival: Nuclear's Complicated LegacyFor decades, nuclear energy appeared to be in decline due to significant risks to human health and livelihoods, notably heightened cancer risks from radioactive exposure. The 1986 Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine shocked the world, contaminating regions across Eastern Europe and affecting millions. The 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan, triggered by an earthquake and a tsunami, displaced over 100,000 people, further cementing public fears about nuclear safety. Driven by public protest and political agendas, nations like Germany accelerated their atomic phase-out, shifting decisively toward renewables. By 2019, nuclear power's global electricity share had fallen from 17.5% in 1996 to roughly 10%, according to the International Energy Agency.The challenges that led to the phase-out of nuclear reactors such as the risks of accidents and unresolved issues surrounding the safe disposal of radioactive waste remain pertinent.Nuclear's Rocky Past, AI's Promising Future?The catastrophic events at Chernobyl and Fukushima instilled deep-seated fears, casting a long shadow over the industry. Yet, the energy demands of advanced AI applications, along with climate goals, have catalyzed renewed interest. AI is presented as the linchpin of this nuclear renaissance. Its applications are compelling:Predictive Diagnostics: AI algorithms can monitor reactor performance, identifying anomalies and predicting potential failures before they occur, enhancing safety and reducing downtime.Real-Time Optimization: AI can optimize reactor operations, dynamically adjusting parameters to maximize efficiency and minimize risks.Fortified Cybersecurity: AI-powered systems can detect and respond to sophisticated cyber threats, safeguarding critical infrastructure against attacks.However, the increased reliance on AI also introduces new vulnerabilities, which are twice threatening when it comes to nuclear reactors and radioactive waste. Sophisticated cyber threats can target AI systems, and the potential for algorithmic errors or biases must be addressed before they endanger people and planet.Understanding the recent revival of an energy source that has historically posed such significant danger requires a nuanced examination of the dynamics at play.Complex Nuclear InterplaysThe return of nuclear to the spotlight isn't a straightforward narrative of technological progress. It's a complex interplay of forces operating at multiple levels:Micro (Individual): The cognitive dissonance between the abstract understanding of AIs energy footprint and the everyday use of energy-intensive AI tools creates a personal challenge. Are individuals prepared to reconcile their tech habits with the environmental consequences?Meso (Institutional): Tech corporations, driven by profit and the need to power their AI infrastructure, invest in nuclear energy. This reflects a strategic prioritization of reliable baseload power over the complexities of decentralized renewable energy grids.Macro (National): Governments are reassessing nuclear energy's role in national security and energy independence. This rekindled interest reflects a global competition for technological dominance and a desire to decouple energy supplies from geopolitical rivals.Meta (Global): The global push for nuclear power raises fundamental questions about nuclear proliferation, waste management, and the long-term impact on the planet. Can humanity ensure the safe and equitable distribution of this energy source?Put simply we cant have it all. It is tempting to forget about risks and relish the potential of clean energy at scale. But what are the consequences? Short-term benefits tend to be costly in the long run. Are we willing to pay the cost, or are we mortgaging the next generation?Power Economics: High Stakes And Big BetsThe nuclear resurgence is as much about economics as it is about technology. The primary driver is the demand for reliable baseload power to fuel data centers. Massive investments are pouring into the industry, creating lucrative opportunities for engineering firms, technology providers, and cybersecurity experts.The interplay with existing energy infrastructures should not be overlooked. While companies dive into nuclear development, fossil fuel exploration continues due to the profits available there.AI's involvement isn't just about technical improvements; it's also a strategic effort to rebrand nuclear power. Proponents aim to mitigate public fears and present a more palatable image by associating it with cutting-edge AI.However, evaluating these claims and acknowledging the inherent risks is essential.4 As For Informed Nuclear EngagementThe confluence of AI and nuclear energy presents both opportunities and challenges. Here are four A's to navigate this complex landscape:Awareness: Understand the full scope of AI's energy footprint and the implications for energy policy. But also how your own use of AI contributes to the global energy equation. Everything is connected.Appreciation: Evaluate the claims made about AI-enhanced nuclear power, considering both the potential benefits and the risks. There may not be a good/bad answer, yet it is valuable to form your own opinion rather than adopting the prevalent public discourse unquestioned.Acceptance: Recognize the interconnectedness of energy systems and the importance of a holistic approach to addressing global challenges. No matter how insignificant our individual choices may appear, our choices matter.Accountability: Advocate for transparency and responsible governance from corporations and governments investing in these technologies. At the same time be accountable toward yourself regarding the use that you make of AI, at home and work. You are your own judge.The nuclear-energy-AI nexus demands a deliberate shift toward critical thinking, long-term strategy and the prioritization of sustainability.It is ironic that AI is both the cause of the nuclear renaissance due to the explosion of our energy consumption, and on the other hand proclaimed as the magic potion that will make it safe, stable and scalable. We need more of it, to better control the energy that fuels it.Only through informed consumer engagement can we ensure that this high-stakes endeavor yields positive outcomes for humanity. Those of us who had the luxury to grow up in an era before generative AI and who may have witnessed the decades-long struggle toward phasing out of energy sources deemed unsafe have a doubled opportunity and obligation to make our voices heard.

New warning issued for Chrome users.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMicrosoft has just issued a new warning for Chrome users after discovering a sophisticated new attack that steals credentials stored in the browser, digital wallet information, data stored in the clipboard, as well as system information. The warning comes from Microsofts respected Incident Response team, but its an awkward one.The Windows-maker is on a mission to convert Chrome users to Edge, and this latest security warning does the same. Thats heightened given this attack specifically targets Chrome. To help prevent this type of malware from infiltrating the system and reduce the attack surface, Microsoft says, its best to use Edge and other web browsers that support SmartScreen, which identifies and blocks malicious websites, including phishing sites, scam sites, and sites that host malware.Microsoft has dubbed this novel remote access trojan StilachiRAT, and warns that it demonstrates sophisticated techniques to evade detection, persist in the target environment, and exfiltrate sensitive data. While the new RAT has not yet gained a substantial foothold, due to its stealth capabilities and the rapid changes within the malware ecosystem this could change. Thus the well-promoted warning.StilachiRATs capabilities are extensive, and include harvesting system information, targeting digital wallets and extracting security credentials. An attack can scan for configuration data of 20 different cryptocurrency wallet extensions for the Google Chrome browser, and can also extract and decrypt saved credentials from Google Chrome, gaining access to usernames and passwords stored in the browser.The added threat from StilachiRAT is mapping and moving across networks. It has been designed to monitor RDP sessions, capture active window information and impersonate users, allowing for potential lateral movement within networks. And as weve seen with other recent attacks, the RAT hides behind default Windows Services to dodge security scans and ensure persistence when machines are restarted.Microsofts campaign to lure Chrome users over the Edge has intensified this year, prompting Google execs to bite back. Against that backdrop, its always difficult for a security warning such as this to be seen as fully independent. Google will no doubt be plugging gaps behind the scene and will promote its own safe browsing credentials. I have asked the Chrome team for any thoughts on Microsofts new report.In addition to switching to Edge, Microsoft also advises only installing software from official websites, using Safe Links and Safe Attachments for Office 365 where available, and enabling network protection in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to prevent applications or users from accessing malicious domains and other malicious content.While Microsoft has been pushing Windows users to the Edge, it has not yet yielded much of a result. Chrome continues to dominate the desktop market and is the de facto default browser on Windows one reason its in DOJs crosshairs. The integrated security defenses that come from Microsofts various solutions (as seen here), especially in an enterprise setting, still seem the best bet to drive conversions.

Choose your answer and the correct choice will be revealed. Correct Answer:Exclusive use of the 6GHz bandAnd now, for some contextWi-Fi 7, officially known as 802.11be, is poised to become a game-changer for wireless connectivity, offering a dramatic boost in speed, efficiency, and reliability. One of its most notable advancements is support for channels as wide as 320 MHz, effectively doubling the bandwidth possibilities seen in Wi-Fi 6E. This expansion allows for much greater data throughput, especially in the less congested 6GHz band.One of the key advancements of Wi-Fi 7 is the introduction of Multi-Link Operation (MLO). MLO enables simultaneous connections across multiple frequency bands and channels, such as 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz. By distributing traffic intelligently, Wi-Fi 7 promises smoother connections in dense environments where interference is common.In terms of theoretical throughput, Wi-Fi 7 dramatically outpaces its predecessors, achieving speeds of approximately 46 Gbps, nearly five times greater than Wi-Fi 6's theoretical maximum of 9.6 Gbps. This immense leap in throughput will accommodate future data-intensive tasks, increased device densities, and provide improved connectivity for real-time applications.However, Wi-Fi 7 does not exclusively operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency band. In fact, it continues the multi-band approach established in previous standards by utilizing the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the recently adopted 6 GHz bands introduced in Wi-Fi 6E. The 2.4 GHz band remains important for long-range connectivity and compatibility with legacy devices, while the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands deliver higher throughput and lower latency due to less congestion and interference.Beamforming technology and advanced modulation schemes, such as 4096-QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation), further enhance Wi-Fi 7's efficiency and performance. The higher modulation rate allows more data to be transmitted in each signal, enhancing speeds and network responsiveness.

Jacob Elordi plays a soldier held captive as a prisoner of war in the trailer for The Narrow Road to the Deep North, an upcoming Australian drama series on Prime Video.Dorrigo Evans (Priscillas Elordi) is an Australian doctor who became a Far East prisoner of war during the construction of the Burma Railway in World War II. Told over multiple periods, Dorrigo once embarked on a passionate love affair with his uncles wife, Amy Mulvaney (Odessa Young), that changed his life. In the present, an older Dorrigo (Ciarn Hinds) reflects on his life as a war hero with much sadness and grief.We all left a part of ourselves in that jungle, Hinds Dorrigo says in the trailer. Memory is the only true justice.Please enable Javascript to view this contentThe Narrow Road to the Deep Northsensemble includes Olivia DeJonge, Heather Mitchell, Thomas Weatherall, Show Kasamatsu, and Simon Baker.The Narrow Road to the Deep Northis based on Richard Flanagans 2013 novel of the same name. Shaun Grant wrote the show for television, and Justin Kurzel directed the series. Grant and Kurzel have previously collaborated on 2011sSnowtown, 2020sTrue History of the Kelly Gang, and 2021s Nitram.Prime VideoKurzel directed 2024s The Order, a thriller about an FBI agents mission to stop a white supremacist group from overthrowing the government. In his review, Digital Trends Alex Welch wrote, The Order is a gripping, haunting, and unfortunately necessary true-crime thriller.The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a five-part series that will debut on April 18 on Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The BBC will air the show in the U.K. Sony is still looking for a distribution deal in the U.S.Editors Recommendations

feature or bug? you decide. Windows 11 updates are accidentally getting rid of Copilot, at least for now Copilot can be reinstalled from the Microsoft Store if it's something you want. Andrew Cunningham Mar 17, 2025 1:56 pm | 23 The Copilot button on a Surface Pro keyboard cover. Credit: Andrew Cunningham The Copilot button on a Surface Pro keyboard cover. Credit: Andrew Cunningham Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreMicrosoft's Windows updates over the last couple of years have mostly been focused on adding generative AI features to the operating system, including multiple versions of the Copilot assistant. Copilot has made it into Windows 11 (and even, to a more limited extent, the aging Windows 10) as a native app, and then a wrapper around a web app, and soon as a native app again.But this month's Windows updates are removing the Copilot app from some Windows 11 PCs and unpinning it from the taskbar, according to this Microsoft support document. This bug obviously won't affect systems where Copilot had already been uninstalled, but it has already led to confusion among some Windows users.Microsoft says it is "working on a resolution to address the issue" but that users who want to get Copilot back can reinstall the app from the Microsoft Store and repin it to the taskbar, the same process you use to install Copilot on PCs where it has been removed.Though some version of Copilot has been included in fresh Windows 11 installs since mid-2023, and Microsoft even added a Copilot key into the standard Windows keyboard in early 2024, Copilot's appearance and capabilities have shifted multiple times since then.The initial version could do typical chatbot things like have "conversations" and attempt to answer questions, but could also be used as a shortcut to perform certain tasks or change Windows settingsswitching between dark and light mode, taking screenshots, and toggling Do Not Disturb are all listed among Copilot's capabilities in Microsoft's original blog post announcing Copilot but are not supported in the current version of the app. (Recently, I had the bizarre experience of standing in a Best Buy, watching a promotional sizzle reel for Copilot playing on one of their display PCsthe problem was that the video was advertising capabilities that Copilot no longer had, using a version of the app that no longer exists.)While the next version of the Copilot app that Microsoft is testing is once again a native app rather than a web app, it still doesn't appear to integrate with Windows as deeply as that initial version did. Microsoft's screenshots of the app show it giving directions for switching on dark mode rather than allowing users to toggle it automatically from within Copilot as they could originally. This app is rolling out to testers in the Windows Insider program.Andrew CunninghamSenior Technology ReporterAndrew CunninghamSenior Technology Reporter Andrew is a Senior Technology Reporter at Ars Technica, with a focus on consumer tech including computer hardware and in-depth reviews of operating systems like Windows and macOS. Andrew lives in Philadelphia and co-hosts a weekly book podcast called Overdue. 23 Comments