The recent tech disaster caused by CrowdStrike’s faulty update has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, affecting a staggering 8.5 million Windows devices. While Microsoft downplays the severity by stating that it only impacted less than one percent of all Windows machines, the consequences were significant for various sectors, including retailers, banks, airlines, and more.
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Google is taking a significant step towards enhancing the quality of Android apps on its Play Store platform. The tech giant has announced that it will be raising the minimum quality requirements for apps, with a strict enforcement date of August 31st. This move aims to eliminate apps with limited functionality and content that fail
Today, thousands of Windows machines are encountering a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue at boot, leading to significant disruptions for various industries such as banks, airlines, TV broadcasters, and supermarkets globally. The root cause of this problem has been traced back to a faulty update released by cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike. This flaw is causing
Recently, Figma faced a backlash after it was discovered that their “Make Designs” generative AI tool produced designs that closely resembled Apple’s weather app. This raised concerns about potential legal issues and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in design tools. Figma CEO Dylan Field was quick to clarify that the tool was not
In the realm of consumer tech, the boundaries between reality and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly blurred. Samsung, a powerhouse in the mobile industry, has introduced a groundbreaking feature in their latest phones – the Sketch to Image tool. At first glance, this tool seems like just another gimmick in the sea of AI features
As Prime Day approaches, tech enthusiasts are gearing up to snag the best deals on smartphones and accessories. This annual event offers some of the most competitive prices of the year, making it an ideal time to stock up on essentials like chargers, cables, and stands. However, the real highlight of Prime Day is the
A massive breach of data has occurred at Disney, with over a terabyte of information being leaked online. This data includes login credentials, code, images, and details about unreleased projects. The self-proclaimed “hacktivist group” responsible for the leak, known as Nullbulge, claims to have accessed Disney’s Slack messaging data through a compromised employee computer. The
The speed at which individuals seek to profit from tragedy is truly astonishing. Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally, within hours, numerous products featuring a bloodied image of Trump were being sold on various e-commerce platforms. From shirts on Temu with the words “TRUMP BULLETPROOF” to similar designs on Amazon, it
In a recent lawsuit filed by powerful record labels such as UMG Recordings, Warner Music, and Sony Music, Verizon is being accused of intentionally turning a blind eye to copyright violations committed by its customers for profit. The lawsuit claims that Verizon could owe up to $2.6 billion in damages under the Digital Millennium Copyright
Apple has announced a new feature for its upcoming iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates that will add a “Recovered” album in the Photos app. This feature is designed to help users find photos and videos on their devices that may have been lost or damaged. When users update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS