OpenID Faces Uphill Battle for User Adoption Despite Growth Recent usability testing conducted by Yahoo has revealed significant challenges for the OpenID digital identity management standard, despite its recent growth in the identity provider space. Although OpenID has been around since 2005 and has gained momentum with major providers like MySpace joining the ecosystem, the fundamental...

Major studios now treat a film’s songs as promotional assets as much as artistic elements. A well-placed single can lift soundtrack sales, boost radio and video exposure, and even drive ticket sales for the movie itself. Who chooses the music varies. Directors often set the musical tone, but powerful producers and studio executives frequently influence song selections to serve marketing...

Are "lifetime" VPN plans really forever? VPNSecure's recent move suggests otherwise. ' Longtime customers discovered their so-called lifetime subscriptions had been terminated after the company's new owner pulled the plug, triggering widespread anger among affected users. ' All accounts tied to lifetime deals were deactivated on April 28, 2025. ' VPNSecure says the action was taken "to...

Switzerland is considering a change to its surveillance legislation that privacy experts say could undermine strong encryption and online anonymity. The proposed amendment would extend obligations to identify and store user data from mobile networks and ISPs to include VPN providers, messaging platforms and social networks. Proton’s CEO has warned that the company would relocate its...

The entertainment landscape reels with Paramount's surprise move to pursue Warner Bros. Discovery, mere weeks after finalizing its Skydance union. Industry veterans and Wall Street alike grapple with déjà vu, sensing echoes of Disney's ambitious Fox acquisition. That transformative $71.3 billion deal, often deemed a stumble, looms as a cautionary backdrop to this new potential...

Florida's controversial social media bill met its end in early May 2025, effectively killing a dangerous mandate for encryption backdoors. Dubbed a measure for minor safety, the legislation faced fierce opposition. Privacy advocates argued it would have compromised security for all young users. Instead of boosting protection, experts warned, weakened encryption would expose minors to...

Top Pistols in PUBG Mobile In the world of PUBG Mobile and BGMI, pistols serve as crucial backup weapons, especially during the early stages of a match or when ammunition for primary guns runs low. Their swift draw speed and reliable firepower can turn the tide in unexpected situations. To assist players in selecting the most effective sidearm, here are the top five pistols worth considering....

Season 3 Finale Climax The Witcher's Final Chapters: Chaos Unleashed in Season 3's Conclusion As the epic fantasy series approaches its climactic episodes, tensions reach a breaking point with the revelation of the true antagonist behind the continent's growing discord. The shocking betrayal by Vilgefortz during the mage conclave at Thanedd Island sets the stage for what promises to be an...

Ortega's Emmy Nomination Jenna Ortega became the youngest Latina actor ever nominated for an acting Emmy for her work on Wednesday. Netflix’s Wednesday collected 12 nominations, including a spot in Outstanding Comedy Series and Tim Burton’s first Emmy nomination. The limited series Beef led the pack with 13 nominations. Dahmer also earned 13 nods, with acting recognitions for Evan...

Multiple recent surveys, released as the holiday shopping season approaches, show both consumers and companies are increasingly alarmed by identity theft. One vendor that tracks stolen laptops found users rank identity theft above data loss or unauthorized file access when worrying about losing a laptop. That same firm reported 62% of its corporate customers suspect more computers are lost or...