Tech News July 10, 2025
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Tech News July 10, 2025
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This updated restart screen will launch with Windows 11 version 24H2 and promises significant performance improvements. According to Microsoft, reboot times will be cut down to roughly two seconds for most users, providing a faster and more efficient recovery process. Alongside the visual change, the new interface will feature simplified messaging and a more refined design aimed at reducing confusion during system interruptions.
Historically, variations of the blue screen have haunted users since the early 1990s. The earliest version, dubbed the “blue screen of unhappiness,” appeared in Windows 3.1 and featured quirky dialogue crafted by former CEO Steve Ballmer. By 1993, the term “blue screen of death” became more widely recognized with its introduction on Windows NT—signaling critical system failure when recovery was no longer possible.
Although a black version of the error screen was quietly introduced with Windows 11 in 2021, this latest update offers a more polished and consistent user experience. The enduring image of the blue screen gained renewed notoriety in July 2024 when a major outage linked to CrowdStrike caused widespread system crashes across the globe. With this new transition, Microsoft hopes to close the chapter on one of its most infamous features. TikTok’s future in the United States is looking increasingly uncertain, as legal pressures push its parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face an outright ban. In response, the company is reportedly developing a new version of TikTok specifically for American users that could launch as early as September 5. This potential shift may require users to download an entirely separate app, which could significantly alter their experience on the platform.
A major complication arises from TikTok’s famed algorithm—the driving force behind its addictive “For You” page. The Chinese government has signaled strong opposition to transferring this proprietary technology to new ownership, meaning the U.S. version would likely need to build its own algorithm from scratch. This could lead to a fundamental change in how content is curated and served to American users, potentially weakening the app’s appeal.
According to reports, ByteDance may remove the current app from U.S. app stores the same day the new version launches. However, users might still be able to access the original TikTok app until March of next year. Challenges tied to data migration, user profiles, and cross-border content visibility could frustrate users and result in some opting to leave the platform altogether.
The push for a divestiture stems from national security concerns addressed in legislation signed by President Joe Biden. Although the law provided only one delay, enforcement has been postponed multiple times, with former President Donald Trump claiming a deal is imminent. Still, negotiations remain murky, especially as Chinese authorities appear reluctant to approve any sale.
Even if a sale goes through, compliance with U.S. law will require more than simply transferring ownership. The new U.S. app must separate itself from ByteDance’s infrastructure—particularly in areas like user data and algorithm control. Legal experts warn that delayed enforcement and questionable assurances from officials may leave technology companies vulnerable to future political shifts and liability issues
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