Microsoft forces Secure Boot certificate update across Windows PCs
Microsoft is rolling out a major change to Windows security that will affect most PCs, requiring new Secure Boot certificates to be installed ahead of a June expiration deadline. It marks the first time the original certificates issued in 2011 will expire, meaning devices must be updated to continue verifying trusted software during startup. The […]
AWS lets AI agents take control of virtual desktops
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is introducing a new way for AI agents to interact with software by giving them access to full virtual desktops in the cloud. The new preview feature allows developers to assign agents unique identities through AWS Identity and Access Management, letting them log into WorkSpaces virtual PCs and operate applications as […]
Apple and Meta warn Canada’s Bill C-22 could weaken encryption
Apple and Meta have publicly opposed Canada’s proposed Bill C-22, warning it could require companies to weaken or bypass encryption in their products and services. The bill is currently being debated in the House of Commons and is intended to expand law enforcement’s ability to access data more quickly during investigations. The legislation, introduced by […]
Victoria Uber drivers secure first union contract for gig workers in Canada
Unionized Uber drivers in Victoria have ratified their first collective agreement, marking a milestone for platform workers in Canada’s gig economy. The deal covers more than 1,000 drivers and is among the first legally binding union contracts for app-based workers in North America. The agreement, announced April 28 by the United Food and Commercial Workers, […]