Microsoft Is Offering Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates In The EU - DTH - Daily Tech Headlines

Daily Tech Headlines - September 25, 2025

Episode Theme:
A concise roundup of the day’s most impactful tech news stories, with a focus on Microsoft’s move to offer free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates for EU users and other major headlines in AI, big tech policy, and business services.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates in the EU

Overview:
- Microsoft will provide one year of free Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA), without requiring activation of Windows Backup.
- Move follows pressure from the consumer advocacy group Euroconsumers.
- Global differences:
  - EU users: one-year free ESU, no Windows Backup requirement.
  - Non-EU users: must enable Windows Backup; else, pay $30 or redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points for ESU access.
- Reason: Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025.
- Euroconsumers continue to advocate for extending free ESU beyond one year due to storage and cost concerns.
Quote:
- “This change comes after pressure from the Euroconsumers group as the operating system's end of support is October 14th.”
  — Robb Dunewood [02:10]
- “This decision allows European customers to avoid potentially exceeding free OneDrive stor...”
  — Robb Dunewood [02:18]

2. Google Launches Search Live with AI-powered Multimodal Search

Feature:
- “Search Live” is now live for Google App users in the US (iOS & Android).
- Allows real-time, camera-based searches using AI. Users can share a live video feed from their phone camera and receive instant results, relevant links, and guides based on what's seen.
- Can be accessed via the new Live icon under the Google app search bar or through Google Lens.
- Camera sharing is enabled by default for instant interaction.
- Language: English-only (at launch).
Quote:
- “Offering real-time multimodal search capabilities... sharing their phone's camera feed to receive relevant links and live GU based on what the camera is focused on.”
  — Robb Dunewood [02:35]

3. Waymo for Business: Robo-taxi Service for Companies

Service Launch:
- Companies in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco can now use robo-taxis for employees and clients.
- Businesses can subsidize rides or buy promo codes; prices remain the same as public rides.
- A business portal lets companies set geo-limits, monitor utilization, and track budgets.
- Waymo signals intent to expand business offerings and reinforce its leadership in US robotaxi deployment.
Quote:
- “This service enables businesses to subsidize rides or purchase bulk promo codes for clients and employees, with ride costs remaining the same as regular service.”
  — Robb Dunewood [03:12]

4. Apple Urges EU to Repeal Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Apple’s Position:
- Claims DMA has delayed feature rollouts (e.g., iPhone mirroring to Mac, live translation with AirPods).
- Argues regulatory requirements force integration with non-Apple products, increasing privacy and security risks.
- Apple says its proposed safeguards were rejected by the EU, resulting in “riskier, less intuitive app experience” and more potential for scams and malware.
Quote:
- “Apple asserts the DMA has led to riskier, less intuitive app experience, with threats like scams and malware making European business more difficult.”
  — Robb Dunewood [03:50]

5. YouTube Reinstates Previously-Banned Creators

Update:
- YouTube is bringing back creators banned for violating COVID-19 and election integrity policies.
- Company cites commitment to free expression, admitting past policies “may have stifled public debate.”
- Move is partly in response to a congressional subpoena (Rep. Jim Jordan) and part of a wider industry loosening of misinformation policies ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.
Quote:
- “...May have stifled public debate. This action follows a subpoena from Representative Jordan investigating potential government collusion and speech censorship...”
  — Robb Dunewood [04:16]

6. Microsoft Launches Windows ML for Local AI Processing

Platform:
- Windows ML lets developers leverage local PC hardware (GPUs, NPUs, CPUs) to bring AI features to Windows apps—enhancing privacy, efficiency, and cost.
- Adopted by companies like Adobe, McAfee, and Topaz Labs for AI-driven features (e.g., semantic search, scene edit detection, deepfake detection, AI image editing).
Quote:
- “Windows ML uses PC hardware like GPUs, NPUs and CPUs for local AI processing, improving app performance, privacy and cost efficiency.”
  — Robb Dunewood [04:44]

7. Spotify’s New Measures on AI-Generated Music

Initiatives:
- Fighting spam, impersonation, and deceptive AI via a new metadata disclosure standard.
- Collaborating with industry partners to prevent voice cloning abuse and rolled out a dedicated spam filter.
- Clarifies all music is licensed and all royalties are paid, countering rumors that AI music is being promoted to limit payments to artists.
- Observes low engagement with AI-generated tracks.
Quote:
- “Spotify has also denied rumors of promoting AI generated music to avoid artist payments, clarifying that all music is licensed and royalties are paid...”
  — Robb Dunewood [05:24]

8. XAI Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

Details:
- XAI has filed suit in California alleging OpenAI systematically hires former XAI employees to access confidential info (especially about its chatbot, Drock).
- Claims OpenAI targets workers with deep internal knowledge, competing unfairly and inducing breaches of confidentiality.
Quote:
- “The lawsuit...claims that OpenAI has a deeply troubling pattern of hiring former XAI employees to access confidential information related to its AI chatbot Drock...”
  — Robb Dunewood [05:52]

9. Google Asks Supreme Court to Pause Epic Games-Driven App Store Order

Situation:
- Google requests US Supreme Court to halt a judge’s order mandating changes to the Play Store, pending appeal.
- Google argues the order could cause reputational harm and undermine competitive positioning.
Quote:
- “Google claims the order is unprecedented and would inflict reputational damage and put them at a competitive disadvantage if implemented...”
  — Robb Dunewood [06:21]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“This change comes after pressure from the Euroconsumers group as the operating system's end of support is October 14th.”
— Robb Dunewood [02:10]
“Offering real-time multimodal search capabilities... sharing their phone's camera feed to receive relevant links and live GU based on what the camera is focused on.”
— Robb Dunewood [02:35]
“Apple asserts the DMA has led to riskier, less intuitive app experience, with threats like scams and malware making European business more difficult.”
— Robb Dunewood [03:50]
“May have stifled public debate. This action follows a subpoena from Representative Jordan investigating potential government collusion and speech censorship...”
— Robb Dunewood [04:16]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[02:02] Microsoft Windows 10 ESU in EU
[02:35] Google Search Live launch
[03:12] Waymo for Business unveiled
[03:50] Apple vs. DMA
[04:16] YouTube reinstates creators
[04:44] Microsoft Windows ML announced
[05:24] Spotify AI music policies
[05:52] XAI sues OpenAI
[06:21] Google’s Play Store Supreme Court move

Summary Wrap-up

This episode of Daily Tech Headlines delivered a rapid-fire roundup of top stories, with a significant focus on Microsoft’s tailored offering of free Windows 10 security updates in Europe, moves from tech giants in AI, regulation-driven policy fights, automated vehicle deployment for business, increased scrutiny of platform moderation policies, and developments in the streaming/music landscape. The hosts, led by Robb Dunewood, covered each story with clarity and brevity, offering listeners an easily digestible yet comprehensive tech news briefing in under ten minutes.

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These are the Daily Tech Headlines for Thursday, September 25, 2025. I'm Rob Dunwood. Microsoft is now offering free extended security Updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area for one year without requiring them to enable Windows Backup. This change comes after pressure from the Euroconsumers group as the operating system's end of support is October 14th. This decision allows European customers to avoid Potentially exceeding free OneDrive Stor Euro customers is advocating for an extension beyond the initial year. Users outside of the European Economic Area will need to enable Windows backup. Pay $30 or redeem 1000 Microsoft report points for ESUS Search Live A new AI powered feature is now available to Google App users in the US on both iOS and Android offering real time multimodal search capabilities. Users can engage in live conversations with Google Search in AI mode, sharing their phone's camera feed to receive relevant links and live GU based on what the camera is focused on. This feature can be accessed via the new Live icon under the search bar in the Google app or through Google Lens with camera sharing enabled by default for instant interaction. SearchLive currently supports English only. Waymo has introduced Waymo for Business, a new service allowing companies to provide employees with access to robo taxis in cities such as Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. This service enables businesses to subsidize rides or purchase bulk promo codes for clients and employees, with ride costs remaining the same as regular service. It provides a business portal for managing ride programs, including setting geographic limits, monitoring activity and tracking budgets. Waymo plans to expand this service to new markets and continues to grow its operations as a leading robotaxi provider in the United States. Apple is urging the EU to repeal the Digital Markets act, claiming it has delayed new features and increased privacy and security risk for EU users. Apple states it has postponed features like iPhone mirroring to Mac live translation with AirPods and location based maps features due to DMA requirements to work with non Apple products. The company argues it cannot comply without compromising user data and that its proposed safeguards were rejected. The European Commission maintains compliance is an obligation. Apple asserts the DMA has led to riskier, less intuitive app experience, with threats like scams and malware making European business more difficult. YouTube is reinstating creators who were previously banned for violating COVID 19 and election integrity policies. This decision, communicated in a letter to Representative Jim Jordan, emphasizes the company's commitment to free expression and acknowledges that the company's past policies, while well intentioned, may have stifled public debate. This action follows a subpoena from Representative Jordan investigating potential government collusion and speech censorship and is consistent with a broader trend of online platforms loosening misinformation policies ahead of the 2024 presidential election, including the prior reinstatements of Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Microsoft has released Windows ML, a platform that allows developers to integrate AI features into Windows applications. Available on Windows 1124H2 and newer, Windows ML uses PC hardware like GPUs, NPUs and CPUs for local AI processing, improving app performance, privacy and cost efficiency. Companies such as Adobe, McAfee and Topaz Labs are already using Windows ML for features like semantic search, scene edit detection, deep fake detection, and AI image editing. With Microsoft, Microsoft aiming to draw more users to Windows through these advanced AI capabilities. Spotify has implemented new policies to combat AI generated music, focusing on preventing spam, impersonation and deceptive use of AI. They are developing a metadata standard for AI disclosure, with industry partners increasing efforts against impersonation, including AI voice clones and deploying a spam filter for music. Spotify has also denied rumors of promoting AI generated music to avoid artist payments, clarifying that all music is licensed and royalties are paid and that AI generated tracks show low listener engagement. XAI has filed a lawsuit against rival OpenAI in California federal court, alleging that OpenAI has been stealing its trade secrets to gain an unfair advantage in the AI development race. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, claims that OpenAI has a deeply troubling pattern of hiring former XAI employees to access confidential information related to its AI chatbot Drock, and that OpenAI is specifically targeting individuals with knowledge of Xai's key technologies, business plans, source code and operational advantages in launching data centers, inducing them to breach their confidentiality obligations. And finally, Google has asked the US Supreme Court to pause a judge's order that would significantly alter its Play app store as the company prepares to appeal a decision in a lawsuit filed by Epic Games. Google claims the order is unprecedented and would inflict reputational damage and put them at a competitive disadvantage if implemented, according to a filing submitted to the court on Wednesday. For more analysis of the tech news of the day, subscribe to DailyTechnewssshow.com, and if you enjoy the show, remember to tell a friend and check us out. Thanks for listening. 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