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| One of the major platforms for surfing the web, Microsoft's Internet Explorer, is about to be retired. |
| The web browser, launched in 1995, had been the go-to surfing software on Windows PCs for years until options such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers came along. |
| But Microsoft has said that, as of June 15, 2022, Internet Explorer will no longer be supported by certain versions of Windows 10. However, some operating systems, such as Windows 8.1, will continue to support the browser, according to a Microsoft FAQ. |
| And if you're using Microsoft 365 apps and services, support for IE will end this summer, on Aug. 17. Microsoft Edge, a browser launched in 2015, has become the preferred platform. |
| Google: Tech giant touts 'privacy by design' at I/O conference, but privacy from whom? |
| Opinion: Don't give tweens like my daughter their own Instagram platform. They're too young. |
AT&T to grow, Apple's new iMacs, Tim Cook testifies – and Netflix gaming? |
| Streaming consolidation. AT&T plans to create a bigger online video player by combining its media operations, including HBO, CNN, TBS and TNT, with Discovery, which owns the Food Network and HGTV and other lifestyle networks in a deal valued at $43 billion. Almost immediately, news reports suggested Amazon was seeking its own potential deal to bring the MGM studio, which includes the James Bond films, into its Prime Video portfolio. |
| Apple iMacs. The latest lineup of iMacs began shipping Friday with prices starting at $1,299 for the all-in-one computers with a 24-inch Retina display capable of 4.5K video. The available colors – yellow, orange, purple, blue, green, pink and silver – harken back to colorful Macs released in the late '90s. |
| Apple-Epic Games trial. Speaking of Apple, CEO Tim Cook took the witness stand Friday as the trial ended its third week of court action. Closing arguments are expected next week with Epic attempting to make its case that Apple's iOS App Store is anti-competitive and monopolistic. Apple, for its part, has tried to show there is competition in the marketplace. |
Game break |
| There could be new player in video games: Netflix. According to The Information, the video streaming company is seeking to hire veteran executives from the game industry, perhaps to create its own game subscription service. |
This week in Talking Tech |
| On this week's Talking Tech podcast, we discussed the new Amazon Echo Buds, revelations from the Google I/O conference, and the upcoming Summer Games Fest. |
| Contributing: Brett Molina. |
| Follow Mike Snider on Twitter: @MikeSnider. |
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