Month: October 2025

TechnologyTrade

Apple Navigates Geopolitical Tensions with Dual Investment Strategy in U.S. and China

Apple CEO Tim Cook has pledged increased investment in both the United States and China during separate high-level meetings. The tech giant faces growing pressure as economic tensions between the two nations intensify over control of global technology supply chains.

Apple’s Strategic Balancing Act Between Superpowers

Apple Inc. is navigating increasingly complex geopolitical waters as CEO Tim Cook makes significant investment promises to both the United States and China, according to recent reports. The technology giant finds itself caught between the world’s two largest economies as they intensify their competition for dominance in global technology supply chains.

by Owen Holt
ComputingSoftware

Windows 11 Updates Disrupt IIS Web Services, Microsoft Issues Temporary Fix

Recent Windows 11 updates have reportedly caused widespread issues with IIS websites, resulting in connection reset errors. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and released a temporary Group Policy fix while working on a permanent solution.

Windows Updates Cause Widespread IIS Disruption

According to reports from Microsoft, recent updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 have caused significant disruptions to IIS web services. Sources indicate that the problematic updates, identified as KB5066835 and KB5065789, were distributed during the October 2025 Patch Tuesday cycle and its preview period.

by Harlow Wesley
PolicyTelecom

Rural Connectivity Crisis Sparks Council Action in Norfolk

Norfolk County Council has deployed monitoring technology across its waste collection fleet to document mobile signal deficiencies in rural communities. Local officials are now pressing network operators for urgent improvements, declaring reliable connectivity “as important as electricity and water” for residents.

Monitoring Initiative Reveals Coverage Gaps

According to reports from local authorities, Norfolk County Council has taken innovative measures to document mobile connectivity issues across the region’s rural areas. Sources indicate the council installed specialized monitoring devices on its bin lorry fleet last year to systematically collect data on signal strength and download speeds throughout the county.

by Owen Holt
EnergyPolicy

Conservative Energy Strategy May Increase UK Carbon Output, Analysis Shows

Conservative energy plans focusing on North Sea expansion and climate law repeal may increase domestic emissions, sources indicate. The party argues global emissions might not necessarily rise despite domestic increases.

Energy Policy Shift Could Impact UK Carbon Targets

Conservative energy secretary Claire Coutinho has reportedly acknowledged that UK domestic emissions would likely increase under her party’s proposed energy strategy, according to recent podcast interviews. The Conservative plan would focus on lowering energy bills while expanding the UK’s fossil fuel sector in the North Sea, marking a significant departure from current climate policies.

by Harlow Wesley