When computer screens turned blue on a global scale, the consequences were far-reaching. Flights were grounded, hotel check-ins were impossible, and freight deliveries came to a halt. The initial reaction was to suspect a cyberterrorist attack, but the truth turned out to be a botched software update by the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. This incident highlighted
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In the realm of corporate enterprise IT, the frequency of large-scale attacks has been on the rise, posing a significant challenge to companies that invest heavily in cybersecurity defense measures. While the focus has primarily been on malicious attacks orchestrated by hackers, another type of tech threat is gaining momentum – the single-point failure. This
The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a significant decline in shares following a major outage that affected businesses globally. The outage was a result of a defect found in a content update for Windows hosts, causing a multitude of different websites to go down, grounding planes and disrupting TV broadcasts. Shares of CrowdStrike plummeted 15% in
The recent reports of the U.S. considering tighter export restrictions have sent shockwaves through the chip stocks in Asia. This news has led to a tech selloff on Wall Street, resulting in a significant drop in the share prices of major chip companies in the region. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest chip supplier,
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently made headlines with his statement suggesting that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for defense, citing that the country “doesn’t give us anything.” This statement came amid ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China, with Beijing claiming Taiwan as part of its territory. Trump’s comparison of the U.S. to an insurance
In a move reminiscent of Apple’s approach, Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, and Menlo Ventures are teaming up to launch a $100 million fund aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the AI space. While Menlo Ventures will provide the cash for investing in these startups, Anthropic will offer founders $25,000 in credits to use its
Amazon Prime Day, a 48-hour event filled with discounts and deals, has been identified as a significant contributor to worker injuries, as per the findings of a Senate investigation. The Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee recently released the interim results of a year-long inquiry into Amazon’s warehouse working conditions. The investigation coincided
Apple recently introduced a sneak peek of its upcoming iOS 18 update, giving users and developers the chance to explore the latest features before its official release. This beta version of the software is set to accompany the launch of new iPhones this fall, providing an opportunity to identify and rectify any bugs. The most
After the incident at a rally in Pennsylvania where Donald Trump was rushed off stage due to gunshots, Elon Musk took to social media to express his full endorsement of the former president. Musk, who owns X, stated that he fully supports President Trump and hopes for his quick recovery after the tumultuous event. In
Amazon, as one of the largest e-commerce platforms globally, has always been known for its competitive pricing strategies. However, a recent incident involving Brandon Fishman and Mason Arnold sheds light on the downside of Amazon’s automated pricing algorithms. The story revolves around a discount promotion at Target that inadvertently led to a loss of the
Samsung is making a concerted effort to tailor its artificial intelligence features, known as Galaxy AI, specifically for the Chinese market. With the rise of local players dominating the smartphone industry in China, Samsung is looking to regain its market share by introducing innovative AI capabilities in its devices. In recent years, Samsung has faced
EU antitrust regulators have recently accepted commitments from Apple to grant access to its tap and go payments technology to competitors, following a four-year investigation. This decision marks a significant milestone in the efforts to promote competition and innovation in the mobile payments industry. The European Commission launched an inquiry into Apple Pay in 2020,
Elon Musk’s brain tech startup, Neuralink, has been making waves in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Recently, Musk announced that the company hopes to implant its system in a second human patient within the next week. However, after encountering hardware problems with their first participant, the company is striving to make necessary changes to
Etsy, the online marketplace that was once a haven for artisans and craft makers, has been experiencing a shift towards mass-produced, generic items in recent years. This influx of resellers has prompted Etsy’s CEO, Josh Silverman, to take action in an effort to return the platform to its roots. A major overhaul of the site’s