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

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

Adriana MaraisJuly 25, 24Microsoft, Windows 11

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

Febin MathewJuly 25, 24

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…

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

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

Sanjay PatilJuly 25, 24Samsung

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.

Adarsh V.KJuly 25, 24

Google to launch new set of AI-backed features for Play Store soon

New rewards, AI-powered app discovery, and more coming soon to Google Play Store: Find out more here

Adriana MaraisJuly 25, 24Artificial Intelligence, Google, Google AI, Google I/O, Play Store

The PlayStore is introducing AI technology to review apps and a FAQ feature to help users find the perfect app more easily. This new feature will enable users to assess if an app meets their requirements and make informed decisions without having to read lengthy reviews. Additionally, AI-powered app comparisons will simplify the process of choosing between similar apps. Curated spaces Google Play’s specialized content curated spaces allow users to explore their interests and bring content to different apps in one place. For example, cricket lovers can explore all cricket…

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

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

Adriana MaraisJuly 25, 24cybersecurity, Google, Google chrome

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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Modders create miniature Nintendo Wii that can be used as a keychain

Adriana MaraisJuly 25, 24Gaming, Nintendo

The Nintendo Wii was a massive cultural success, selling over 100 million consoles. Despite its small size, modders have successfully reduced the Wii’s footprint even further, creating a functional console the size of a keychain, as reported by Time Extension. In fact, it can also be used as a keychain. The aptly named Nintendo Kawaii is a teenage weensy Wii that lacks the bells and whistles of the original, but it works and can play games from that generation. It’s also quite addictive with a CNC aluminum metal frame. It…

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Meta removes 63,000 Instagram accounts associated with extortion schemes

Jim HendlerJuly 25, 24Facebook, instagram, Meta

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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Modders create miniature Nintendo Wii that can be used as a keychain

Nitin MisraJuly 25, 24Gaming, Nintendo

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

Adriana MaraisJuly 25, 24Apple, Apple Maps, Browser, internet

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

Adriana MaraisJuly 25, 24Apple, Apple Maps, Browser, internet

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 MisraJuly 25, 24Crime, Drones, Police, Privacy

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…

Search engines powered by AI that refuse to pay are unable to index Reddit content

Febin MathewJuly 25, 24Bing, Google, Reddit, Search Engine

Search engines powered by AI that refuse to pay are unable to index Reddit content

Febin MathewJuly 25, 24Bing, Google, Reddit, Search Engine

When Reddit announced last month that it would prevent unauthorized data scraping from its platform, many immediately thought of AI. However, now that the new policy is in place, it seems that not only chatbot creators are being affected. In addition to Brave and Google, other major search engines are also being blocked by the popular forum. Google reportedly has a $60 million annual deal with Reddit, but a Reddit spokesperson explained to ReturnByte that the lack of search results is due to Google’s competitors not meeting the company’s AI…

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Respawn is reversing its unpopular alterations to the Apex Legends battle pass

Febin MathewJuly 25, 24Gaming

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World of Warcraft employees achieve ‘form a union’ milestone

Nitin MisraJuly 25, 24Games, Gaming

Gaming

World of Warcraft employees achieve ‘form a union’ milestone

Nitin MisraJuly 25, 24Games, Gaming

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Respawn is reversing its unpopular alterations to the Apex Legends battle pass

Sanjay PatilJuly 25, 24Gaming

Respawn Entertainment has announced that players will once again have the option to purchase Apex Legends battle passes using in-game currency. In response to player feedback, the company stated, “Your voices have been heard, and we have taken them into consideration.” The developer faced backlash and negative reviews from players earlier this month when it initially revealed changes to the game’s reward system. The original announcement was convoluted, but the heart of the Apex community’s frustration was that players would no longer be able to use in-game currency to access…

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World of Warcraft employees achieve ‘form a union’ milestone

Jim HendlerJuly 25, 24Games, Gaming

The World of Warcraft (WoW) team, including artists, designers, engineers, producers, quality assurance (QA) testers, and other game developers, have formed a union. Over 500 workers at Blizzard Entertainment studio voted to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and established the World of Warcraft Gamemakers Guild, as announced in a post on the union’s official account. Blizzard studio is the latest major game studio to form an alliance amid the uncertain layoffs and studio closures in the gaming industry. Bethesda Game Studios, the studio behind the Fallout and Elder…

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

Adriana MaraisJuly 25, 24Amazon, Entertainment, Sports, Streaming

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

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

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

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

New rewards, AI-powered app discovery, and more coming soon to Google Play Store: Find out more here

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

Modders create miniature Nintendo Wii that can be used as a keychain

Meta removes 63,000 Instagram accounts associated with extortion schemes

Modders create miniature Nintendo Wii that can be used as a keychain

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

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

Scottsdale, AZ police to deploy drones as first responders

Search engines powered by AI that refuse to pay are unable to index Reddit content

Search engines powered by AI that refuse to pay are unable to index Reddit content

Respawn is reversing its unpopular alterations to the Apex Legends battle pass

World of Warcraft employees achieve ‘form a union’ milestone

World of Warcraft employees achieve ‘form a union’ milestone

Respawn is reversing its unpopular alterations to the Apex Legends battle pass

World of Warcraft employees achieve ‘form a union’ milestone

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

The Bioshock movie is moving forward with a smaller budget

Amazon releases the first teaser for its upcoming Yakuza adaptation

Modders create miniature Nintendo Wii that can be used as a keychain

Modders create miniature Nintendo Wii that can be used as a keychain

Respawn is reversing its unpopular alterations to the Apex Legends battle pass

World of Warcraft employees achieve ‘form a union’ milestone