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Crowdstrike's Faulty Microsoft Windows Update Gets Slammed By US Cybersecurity Official: 'Was A Huge Deal…'
Crowdstrike Update For Microsoft Windows Continues To Cause Chaos, Thousands of US Flights Canceled For Third Straight Day
What's New In the Consumer Tech World Last Week? News That You Should Know (July 14 - July 20, 2024)
Crowdstrike Update For Microsoft Windows Continues To Cause Chaos, Thousands of US Flights Canceled For Third Straight Day
What's New In the Consumer Tech World Last Week? News That You Should Know (July 14 - July 20, 2024)
Apple Skips TSMC's 2nm Chip For iPhone 17, Unveils First iOS 18 Public Beta And More: This Week In Appleverse
Nvidia's Potential $50 Trillion Valuation, Tesla And xAI's AI Expansion Plans, And Microsoft's Trillion-Dollar Tech: This Week In Artificial Intelligence

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Microsoft-CrowdStrike Issue Caused 'Largest IT Outage In History,' Showing How Much We Depend On A Handful Of Companies
Microsoft-CrowdStrike incident caused largest IT outage in history, affecting computers and cloud services worldwide. Raises concerns about reliance on few companies.
NetherRealm Disbands Mobile Team, Shutting Down Mortal Kombat: Onslaught
NetherRealm Studios faces layoffs and the shutdown of Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, reflecting broader industry challenges.
Meta Moves Ahead With Quest 4 VR Headset Despite Layoffs, Sets Release Date: Report
Meta advances with Quest VR headsets for 2026 and 2027 despite layoffs. New AR glasses face design challenges due to bulkiness.
FBI Reportedly Used Israel-Based Security Firm's Unreleased Technology To Crack Trump Shooter's Phone
Despite having a license for Cellebrite's software, the FBI's Pittsburgh bureau was unable to bypass the passcode on Crooks' newer Samsung model phone, which runs on Android's operating system.
FTC Criticizes Microsoft Over Xbox Game Pass Price Increase And 'Degraded' Standard Tier (Updated)
The FTC has expressed its disapproval of Microsoft's decision to raise the prices for Xbox Game Pass and introduce a new "degraded" standard tier.
Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Reflects On Leadership And The 'Courage To Step Aside:' 'President Biden… Now Faces A Momentous Decision'
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, reflecting on his own experience stepping down as CEO, drew a parallel to President Joe Biden's current situation.
How To Fix CrowdStrike Issue Causing Blue Screen Of Death On Your Windows PC
If your Windows computer or laptop has also crashed and is stuck at the blue screen of death, you can try the following fix to recover your computer.
Windows PCs Crash Worldwide With Users Experiencing Blue Screen Of Death Issue, CrowdStrike Confirms Defect: 'Fix Has Been Deployed' (UPDATED)
A recent update to a service by cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike has been causing Microsoft Corp.'s Windows PCs to crash, displaying the Blue Screen of Death and rendering them unable to reboot.
Google Unveils Pixel 9 Pro And Teases Foldable Phone Ahead Of August Event
Google has revealed its upcoming Pixel 9 flagship smartphones before they can be leaked yet again. This time around, the search giant also has a foldable phone in the mix.
Netflix Aims To Capture Broader TV Market, Sees YouTube As Both Competitor And Partner: 'We Kind Of Feed Each Other Pretty Nicely'
Netflix aims to capture a larger share of the TV market, viewing YouTube as both a competitor and collaborator, with both platforms making up about 50% of all U.S. TV streaming.
iPhone16 Projections Questioned: Ming-Chi Kuo Says Expecting Apple Intelligence To Drive Sales 'May Be Too Optimistic'
Top analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has cast doubt on the anticipated surge in Apple's iPhone 16 sales, noting that the company has not increased its orders and suggesting that expectations for the new Apple Intelligence feature driving significant demand may be overly optimistic.
Netflix Ends Lowest-Priced Ad-Free Plan In The US: Here Are Your Choices Now
Netflix will discontinue its most affordable ad-free subscription plan in the U.S. and France, requiring current subscribers to choose a new plan starting Thursday.
Apple 'To Deliver An EPS Beat' Says Goldman Sachs: AI, Innovations, Strategic Investments Drive Q3 Optimism
Apple poised for Q3 earnings beat, driven by iPad, Mac & Services growth. Analyst predict EPS of $1.36 on $85.1B revenue. AI & ecosystem key factors.
82% Of American Gamers Made In-Game Purchases In Freemium Titles Last Year
Comscore's 2024 State of Gaming Report shows 82% of American gamers made in-game purchases last year.
Apple Denies Using YouTube Videos To Train Its AI Features After Report Claims Tim Cook's Company Used Creators' Content Without Consent
Apple clarifies that its OpenELM model, used for research, doesn't power Apple Intelligence features, amid controversy over YouTube subtitles for AI training.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Drew Inspiration From Beatles On Building Great Teams: 'They Were Four Very Talented Guys Who…'
In a 2003 interview, the late Steve Jobs revealed that his strategy for building successful teams was inspired by The Beatles, emphasizing the importance of team dynamics and balancing each other's weaknesses.
Microsoft Outpaces Apple, Introduces 'Designer' AI Image Generation Tool For The iPhone
Microsoft has launched its AI image generation tool, Microsoft Designer, as a free iOS app, surpassing Apple in releasing an advanced image tool ahead of the anticipated Apple Intelligence.
Days After Elon Musk Deemed University Of Tokyo's Idea 'Pointless,' Scientists Develop Smiling Robot With Living Skin
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have successfully attached living skin tissue to robotic faces, allowing them to "smile," marking a significant advancement in the integration of biological and artificial machines.
Tesla Bull And Grok Investor Pierre Ferragu Compares ChatGPT With Predicament Facing Call Center Employees: 'Feel About As Useless As The Poor Soul On The Other End Of The Line'
Pierre Ferragu, an analyst at New Street Research and a Tesla advocate, criticized generative AI like ChatGPT for often feeling as ineffective as scripted call center representatives, though he expressed sarcastic optimism about its future potential to exceed call center capabilities.
Xi Jinping's China Is Putting World's Most Stringent Regulations On AI — Tech Giants Alibaba, ByteDance Test Tech For Compliance With Socialist Values
Two decades after implementing the "great firewall," China, under Xi Jinping's leadership, is now testing artificial intelligence systems to ensure they align with socialist values by requiring tech giants and AI startups to undergo mandatory government reviews of their AI models.
Discover Xbox's Deadpool-Inspired 'Cheeky Controller' And How To Get It
Explore Xbox's new Deadpool-inspired controller and exclusive Marvel collaborations. Limited editions and competitions await for fans.
Who Is Emio? Nintendo Unveils Latest Famicom Detective Club Mystery
Nintendo reveals Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, a new detective mystery game launching on August 29th.
Guess How Much Steve-O From 'Jackass' Made From His NFL 2K5 Cameo
Steve-O reveals the details of his NFL 2K5 role and his experiences in other video games, shedding light on celebrity roles in gaming.