Apple TV Rebrand, Wi-Fi 8, Leaky Satellites, Windows 10 E-Waste, Korean DC Fire, BYD Boom

News and Updates:

• Apple is rebranding Apple TV Plus as simply “Apple TV,” a move causing confusion with its existing app and hardware lineup. Branding updates are still pending.
• TP-Link achieved the first prototype Wi-Fi 8 connection, validating the 802.11bn standard focused on reliability and stability over speed, with full ratification expected by 2028.
• Researchers intercepted unencrypted satellite data—including calls, texts, and military communications—using $800 in equipment, exposing major cybersecurity lapses across telecom, corporate, and government networks.
• Windows 10 users can extend security updates for free by redeeming Microsoft Rewards points or syncing to OneDrive, or pay $30 annually for extended support.
• Windows 10’s end-of-life could generate millions of kilograms of e-waste as older, incompatible PCs are discarded. Experts warn of environmental and legal risks without proper recycling.
• A fire at South Korea’s National Information Resources Service destroyed 858 TB of government data, erasing eight years of work and underscoring the fragility of cloud storage.
• Chinese EV maker BYD saw UK sales soar 880% year-over-year, led by its Seal U SUV. The UK is now BYD’s top market outside China despite trade tensions.