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The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Firefox extends support for older Windows versions until August 2026
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 30/03/2026
» Firefox has announced an extension of support for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 until August 2026, delaying its previously planned end-of-life timeline for these ageing operating systems.
Apple patches security flaws for older iPhones and iPads
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/03/2026
» Apple has released new iOS updates for older iPhone and iPad models that are no longer eligible for the latest software versions, aiming to address security vulnerabilities and protect user data.
The power of community
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/03/2026
» According to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, cities face many complex problems. In particular, domestic violence is a serious issue. In 2024, almost 800 women died from violence, or an average of two women per day, with alcohol and drug abuse being contributing factors.
Firefox ends support for Windows 7 and 8
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/03/2026
» Mozilla Firefox, the last major browser still providing security updates for older Microsoft systems, has announced the end of support for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 after February 2026.
AI learning versus human creativity is a real battle
Life, James Hein, Published on 25/02/2026
» If you’ve been reading these columns long enough, you’ll probably know that I write music and I’ve written some books. With the advent of artificial intelligence, the concept of copyright and private property has blurred. The standard rule was, what you have worked hard on to create, belongs to you. As musicians and authors, ideally, we create, we write and we invent. In the world of AI, it will draw a picture, write a book and create music for you based on a simple text prompt that itself may have also been written for you by AI.
Microsoft issues new security patch before expiry
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 24/02/2026
» Microsoft on Monday released a Secure Boot update ahead of the expiry of a root certificate first issued in 2011, warning users to install the patch to avoid potential startup problems when the certificate lapses in mid‑2026.
Google issues emergency Chrome patch to fix zero-day flaw
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/02/2026
» Google has released an emergency security update for its Chrome browser to address a critical zero-day vulnerability that is already being exploited by hackers.
Google launches new feature to purge explicit images and personal data
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 18/02/2026
» Google has unveiled a new feature allowing users to request the removal of non-consensual explicit images and sensitive personal information from search results more easily, as part of its latest privacy and safety push.
Marketeers have simple choices
Life, James Hein, Published on 18/02/2026
» If you use a mobile phone for playing any games, then typically along with that comes all of the advertisements and marketing presentations. First however, there is the "free download", this means you can download it for free, install and run it. After that, things may not be free at all. This is to be expected as advertising is one of the few ways to make any income from the games being played by millions of people across the planet.