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Putin's awkward online video shows him running an unactivated copy of Windows on a US-made Dell PC

Putin channels "I have no idea what I'm doing" meme
Facepalm: Russia might have spent more than a decade trying to drop US technology in favor of home-grown alternatives, but it appears that even President Vladimir Putin is happy to use a Dell PC and Windows for a video showing him casting his vote. It also seems that the Kremlin didn't want to pay Microsoft $139 for an activation key (or $10 for that matter): Putin was using an unactivated copy of the OS, and looked about as comfortable using the computer as most 73-year-olds would.
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Musk's conversations with Putin raise concerns over tech, diplomacy, and national security

A hot potato: Recently revealed conversations between Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin raise complex questions about the intersection of business, technology, and international relations. As one of the most influential figures in the tech industry and a key player in US space efforts, Musk's actions and associations worry some observers.
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Leaked 'Vulkan Files' reveal Russia's cyberwarfare operations

"People should know the dangers of this"
What just happened? A whistleblower has leaked files from a Moscow-based defense contractor that allegedly show how the company works with Russian military and intelligence agencies to support them in hacking operations, training operatives, spreading disinformation, and scanning the internet for vulnerabilities.
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Kremlin officials told to get rid of their iPhones, or give them to "the kids"

The Kremlin doesn't trust iPhones
What just happened? The Kremlin has told staff involved in President Vladimir Putin's 2024 re-election campaign to get rid of their iPhones before the end of this month over fears that western intelligence agencies could be using them for surveillance purposes. Those who would rather not throw their expensive handset away have been advised to "give it to the kids."