The top software development news of the year

This article contains 10 of what we believe to be the biggest stories we covered throughout the year on SD Times.
ZDNet

You have weeks left to claim your AT&T data breach settlement of up to $7,500 - here's how

AT&T's $177 million settlement is for data breaches in 2019 and 2024. Claim up to $5,000 (first breach) and $2,500 (Snowflake hack), or both. File claim by Dec. 18, 2025, either online or by mail. If ...
CNET

7 Devices You Should Never Plug Into an Extension Cord

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...
TechSpot

For a limited time, grab a Windows 11 Pro license for just $10

For a limited time, you can get a Windows 11 Pro license for just $10 – an unbeatable price for a full, genuine retail license (from a trusted source, of course). Don't miss out on this incredible ...