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Microsoft has confirmed a bug affecting all supported versions of Windows, including client and server, following the June Patch Tuesday update. The issue causes the Recycle Bin to display the internal file name instead of the actual name when attempting to delete an item. This unexpected behavior affects all versions of Windows, with Microsoft working on a solution to be released in a future update. Commercial customers can deploy a workaround, but details are available through Microsoft [...]

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the NROL-179 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 19, 2026, at 4:50 a.m. EDT. The mission, dedicated to the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), marked the 14th launch of a new "proliferated architecture" network. The NRO is modernizing its architecture to stay ahead of threats, delivering more capability with increased resilience and a greater number of satellites in multiple orbits.

Google has confirmed the full rollout of Google Meet for Android Auto, a feature that allows users to make conference calls from their vehicles. The feature is enabled by default and works automatically when a phone is connected to a supported Android Auto head unit. The rollout is expected to be complete by June 2026, with users seeing the feature on their car's in-car entertainment OS. A notification will inform users that "Meet is available" and allow [...]

Apple has agreed to introduce EU-style App Store rules in Brazil, allowing developers to distribute iPhone apps through marketplaces outside the App Store. Under the agreement with Brazil's antitrust regulator, CADE, developers can begin integrating the new capabilities immediately. The changes will be part of iOS 26.5, requiring alternative marketplaces to receive authorization from Apple and comply with ongoing requirements, including a notarization process to identify malware and security threats.

Microsoft has acknowledged a compatibility issue with its default Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 settings, which switched to JScript9Legacy to improve security. The change caused problems with older dependent apps and web-based components that relied on legacy behavior. Microsoft confirmed the issue stems from its move away from the older jscript9.dll engine in favor of jscript9legacy.dll, which changes how JScript handles execution context. The company has published a support article detailing the problem and provided a Registry [...]

A security researcher has discovered that approximately 10,000 GitHub repositories have been distributing Trojan malware to developers for over a year without being flagged or removed by the platform's automated security systems. The malicious repositories were created by cloning legitimate projects and adding a link to a downloadable ZIP archive containing a Trojan payload. The attackers exploited GitHub's trust signals and anomaly-detection architecture, making it difficult for automated systems to detect the long-running threats. The researcher released [...]

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will raise prices for its products, including MacBooks, Mac Minis, and iPads, due to the global shortage of memory and storage. The price hikes are expected to occur soon, with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series likely to be more expensive than its predecessors. Apple has already started adjusting its product lineup, removing lower storage variants and increasing prices for remaining models. Customers in the Philippines have seen [...]

Google has published an update on its Android developer verification process, which is set to launch in September. Millions of apps have been verified since the registration process began in March. The service, called 'Verifier', will automatically install on Android 8+ devices starting in June, validating that an app is registered to a verified developer. The initial launch will cover Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, with a global launch planned for 2027. Google is also launching a [...]