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Apple Maps web beta running on Safari. (HT Tech) News 

Everything you need to know about Apple Maps launching on web browsers, intensifying competition with Google Maps.

Adriana Marais,

Apple Maps is ramping up its rivalry with Google Maps by launching a web version. Despite being in beta, this new release enables users to use Apple Maps on a browser without requiring the app. Users can now access driving and walking directions, explore locations, read reviews, and more directly from their desktop browsers. Apple Maps Beta: How to use web browser? You can access Apple Maps in a browser at beta.maps.apple.com. Currently, the web-based version only supports English and works exclusively with Safari and Google Chrome on iPad and…

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Apple Maps web beta running on Safari. (HT Tech) News 

Everything you need to know about Apple Maps launching on web browsers, intensifying competition with Google Maps.

Adriana Marais,

Apple Maps is ramping up its rivalry with Google Maps by launching a web version. Despite being in beta, this new release enables users to use Apple Maps on a browser without requiring the app. Users can now access driving and walking directions, explore locations, read reviews, and more directly from their desktop browsers. Apple Maps Beta: How to use web browser? You can access Apple Maps in a browser at beta.maps.apple.com. Currently, the web-based version only supports English and works exclusively with Safari and Google Chrome on iPad and…

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Chrome users should update their browsers as soon as possible to mitigate potential risks. News 

Indian Government warns Google users of ‘high’ risk to personal data and banking details

Adriana Marais, ,

Attention Chrome users: The Indian Government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a security risk warning. According to the advisory, users on Mac, Linux, and Windows should update their Chrome browsers immediately to protect against a ‘high’ risk security flaw in certain versions. CERT-In warning for Chrome users – who does it affect? CERT-In notes that several vulnerabilities have been found in Google Chrome that could allow a hacker or malicious actor to target the system and compromise data, including personal files and banking information, putting millions of users…

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Samsung One UI 7 early leaks suggest that the OS may draw some inspiration from Apple iOS. News 

Samsung Galaxy phones could soon receive features similar to iPhone’s Dynamic Island and Live activities.

Nitin Misra

Samsung is currently developing its One UI 7 operating system, which is based on Android 15, and it will soon be open for beta testing. While Samsung has not made any official announcements about the update, early leaks indicate that the company may have taken inspiration from Apple for some features. Reports suggest that Samsung will introduce iPhone-like Dynamic Island and Live Activities to Galaxy phones with One UI 7. What is Dynamic Island on Apple iPhones As I recall, Apple first introduced the Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone…

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CrowdStrike’s $10 Uber Eats card offer to teammates and partners was flagged for fraud.

Febin Mathew

According to a report from TechCrunch, a significant portion of the world was affected by a CrowdStrike outage last week, resulting in numerous blue death screens. The cybersecurity company attempted to make amends by offering Uber Eats gift cards, but faced difficulties in the rollout process. CrowdStrike apparently tried to send “teammates and partners” a $10 Uber Eats gift card on Tuesday. According to a TechCrunch source who received the message, the gift card was an attempt to apologize for the global shutdown, which is locking down the computer systems…

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CrowdStrike is sending out gift cards and apology emails to apologise for the massive Microsoft Windows outage. News 

CrowdStrike offers gift cards worth over Rs. 830 as apology following major Microsoft Windows outage

Adriana Marais,

Millions worldwide were impacted by a recent outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update on Microsoft Windows. This led to major disruptions in services such as airlines, railways, and banks, as PCs repeatedly rebooted showing the ‘blue screen of death.’ While quick fixes were provided by Microsoft and CrowdStrike, many users still faced issues for days. As a gesture of apology, CrowdStrike is offering partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card and an email notification. Who gets apology gift cards from CrowdStrike At first, several users who received Gift Vouchers…

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CrowdStrike is sending out gift cards and apology emails to apologise for the massive Microsoft Windows outage. News 

CrowdStrike offers gift cards worth over Rs. 830 as apology following major Microsoft Windows outage

Adriana Marais,

Millions worldwide were impacted by a recent outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update on Microsoft Windows. This led to major disruptions in services such as airlines, railways, and banks, as PCs repeatedly rebooted showing the ‘blue screen of death.’ While quick fixes were provided by Microsoft and CrowdStrike, many users still faced issues for days. As a gesture of apology, CrowdStrike is offering partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card and an email notification. Who gets apology gift cards from CrowdStrike At first, several users who received Gift Vouchers…

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Chrome users should update their browsers as soon as possible to mitigate potential risks. News 

Indian Government warns Google users of ‘high’ risk to personal data and banking details

Adriana Marais, ,

Attention Chrome users: The Indian Government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a security risk warning. According to the advisory, users on Mac, Linux, and Windows should update their Chrome browsers immediately to protect against a ‘high’ risk security flaw in certain versions. CERT-In warning for Chrome users – who does it affect? CERT-In notes that several vulnerabilities have been found in Google Chrome that could allow a hacker or malicious actor to target the system and compromise data, including personal files and banking information, putting millions of users…

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Screenshot from Uber Eats News 

CrowdStrike’s $10 Uber Eats card offer to teammates and partners was flagged for fraud.

Adarsh V.K

According to a report from TechCrunch, a significant portion of the world was affected by a CrowdStrike outage last week, resulting in numerous blue death screens. The cybersecurity company attempted to make amends by offering Uber Eats gift cards, but faced difficulties in the rollout process. CrowdStrike apparently tried to send “teammates and partners” a $10 Uber Eats gift card on Tuesday. According to a TechCrunch source who received the message, the gift card was an attempt to apologize for the global shutdown, which is locking down the computer systems…

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Samsung One UI 7 early leaks suggest that the OS may draw some inspiration from Apple iOS. News 

Samsung Galaxy phones could soon receive features similar to iPhone’s Dynamic Island and Live activities.

Sanjay Patil

Samsung is currently developing its One UI 7 operating system, which is based on Android 15, and it will soon be open for beta testing. While Samsung has not made any official announcements about the update, early leaks indicate that the company may have taken inspiration from Apple for some features. Reports suggest that Samsung will introduce iPhone-like Dynamic Island and Live Activities to Galaxy phones with One UI 7. What is Dynamic Island on Apple iPhones As I recall, Apple first introduced the Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone…

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Meta removes 63,000 Instagram accounts associated with extortion schemes

Jim Hendler, ,

Meta has removed a large number of Instagram accounts from Nigeria in an effort to combat sextortion scams. The accounts mainly focused on adult men in the US, but some also targeted minors, according to Meta. The removals are part of Meta’s larger effort to crack down on sextortion on its platform in recent months. Earlier this year, the company added a security feature to Instagram posts that automatically detects nudity and alerts users to potential extortion scams. The company also provides in-app resources and safety tips about such scams.…

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Apple News 

Apple Maps is now accessible on the web in beta version.

Adriana Marais, , ,

Apple Maps is now accessible on the web, following in the footsteps of Google Maps. The service is currently in beta mode, offering users a new way to access its features beyond the app. There are currently some restrictions. Availability varies by region, and Maps will initially only be available online in English. Currently, you can access Apple Maps from Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad. Windows PC users can access the service through Chrome and Edge. Apple says it will expand the online experience to other languages, devices…

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Scottsdale, AZ police to deploy drones as first responders

Nitin Misra, , ,

Arizona police departments are set to introduce drones as part of their emergency response teams. Scottsdale’s police department will lead the way by deploying a unique fleet of drones equipped with special detection cameras to quickly respond to potential crime scenes and emergencies. The drone technology comes from a new drone startup called Aerodome and public safety technology company Flock Safety, which makes gunshot sensors, analytics software and cameras that can monitor nearby areas and read license plates. Scottsdale PD’s drones respond to emergencies in real-time and provide first responders…

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ESPN, NBC, and Amazon secure NBA TV rights as TNT bid is turned down

Adarsh V.K, , ,

The NBA and WNBA have signed agreements for the broadcasting and streaming of games for the next eleven years. The NBA deal will be in effect from the 2025-2026 season to the 2035-2036 season, while the WNBA agreement will cover the seasons from 2026 to 2036. Pro basketball has been a mainstay of ESPN for years and continues to be, and the Disney-owned network remains the primary media rights owner for both leagues. ESPN will be the exclusive home of the NBA Finals for eleven years of the new deal,…

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Max News 

All ad-free subscribers can now access Max’s SharePlay feature for iOS

Nitin Misra, , ,

Previously known as HBO Max, the streaming service has expanded its SharePlay feature to users worldwide. This feature, which was initially only available in the US, allows users on Ad-Free and Ultimate Ad-Free plans to host and join watch parties over FaceTime and iMessage regardless of their location. Users can start watching with friends by pressing the “share” button either in the information section of each title or in the FaceTime app. Each session can have up to 32 participants, but all must be Max subscribers. This means that people…

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Faulty testing software blamed by CrowdStrike for worldwide outage caused by bug

Nitin Misra

CrowdStrike has attributed a buggy update that caused 8.5 million Windows machines to crash worldwide to faulty testing software, as stated in a post incident review (PIR). The company explained that a bug in the Content Validator allowed an update with problematic data to pass validation. CrowdStrike has pledged to implement new measures to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future. The massive blue screen of death (BSOD) outage affected several businesses worldwide, including airlines, broadcasters, the London Stock Exchange and many others. The issue forced Windows machines…

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