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CrowdStrike CEO: 97% Systems Restored After Global IT Outage, 250,000 Devices Still Offline
In the wake of a massive IT outage triggered by a faulty update, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz reported that over 97% of systems affected by the issue are now back online. The incident, which grounded flights and disrupted major services worldwide, affected approximately 8.5 million machines. Despite the significant recovery progress, around 250,000 devices remain offline. 
In the wake of a massive IT outage triggered by a faulty update, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz reported that over 97% of systems affected by the issue are now back online. The incident, which grounded flights and disrupted major services worldwide, affected approximately 8.5 million machines. Despite the significant recovery progress, around 250,000 devices remain offline. -
Apple to Replace iPhone 17 Plus with Innovative Ultra-Slim Model - Report
Apple is set to discontinue the iPhone 17 Plus, introducing a new ultra-slim model in its place. This move comes in response to the low demand for the Plus variant and signals a strategic pivot towards innovative design over traditional hardware upgrades. 
Apple is set to discontinue the iPhone 17 Plus, introducing a new ultra-slim model in its place. This move comes in response to the low demand for the Plus variant and signals a strategic pivot towards innovative design over traditional hardware upgrades. -
CrowdStrike Bug Causes $5 Billion Loss for Fortune 500 Companies, Disrupts Global Operations
A software glitch in CrowdStrike's cybersecurity system led to a massive global technology outage last week, causing significant disruptions across multiple industries, including airlines, hospitals, banks, and other businesses. The incident, which affected approximately 8.5 million computers running Microsoft Windows, has been described as the largest IT outage in history. 
A software glitch in CrowdStrike's cybersecurity system led to a massive global technology outage last week, causing significant disruptions across multiple industries, including airlines, hospitals, banks, and other businesses. The incident, which affected approximately 8.5 million computers running Microsoft Windows, has been described as the largest IT outage in history. -
Huawei Delays Mate 70 Launch to Finalize HarmonyOS NEXT Development
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, has reportedly delayed the launch of its highly anticipated Mate 70 smartphone series, initially slated for October. The postponement is attributed to the need for further development of its in-house operating system, HarmonyOS NEXT. This delay underscores the challenges Huawei faces as it transitions away from Android and seeks to establish its own software ecosystem free from U.S. trade sanctions. 
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, has reportedly delayed the launch of its highly anticipated Mate 70 smartphone series, initially slated for October. The postponement is attributed to the need for further development of its in-house operating system, HarmonyOS NEXT. This delay underscores the challenges Huawei faces as it transitions away from Android and seeks to establish its own software ecosystem free from U.S. trade sanctions. -
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Poised for 2026 Launch Amid Design Challenges
Apple is reportedly making significant strides towards releasing its first foldable iPhone, potentially launching the innovative device as early as 2026. According to an exclusive report by The Information, Apple's much-anticipated entry into the foldable smartphone market is advancing beyond the conceptual phase, with a prototype nicknamed "V68" now in development with suppliers. 
Apple is reportedly making significant strides towards releasing its first foldable iPhone, potentially launching the innovative device as early as 2026. According to an exclusive report by The Information, Apple's much-anticipated entry into the foldable smartphone market is advancing beyond the conceptual phase, with a prototype nicknamed "V68" now in development with suppliers. -
Wiz Halts $23 Billion Acquisition Talks with Google, Focuses on IPO
Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz has terminated negotiations with Alphabet, Google's parent company, regarding a potential $23 billion acquisition, according to a memo seen by CNN. This move, which would have marked Google's largest acquisition, has been shelved as Wiz pivots towards an initial public offering (IPO) and aims to generate $1 billion in annual revenue. 
Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz has terminated negotiations with Alphabet, Google's parent company, regarding a potential $23 billion acquisition, according to a memo seen by CNN. This move, which would have marked Google's largest acquisition, has been shelved as Wiz pivots towards an initial public offering (IPO) and aims to generate $1 billion in annual revenue. -
Google Abandons Plan to Kill Third-Party Cookies, Opts for User Choice Instead
Google has decided to halt its long-anticipated plan to phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, a move that was expected to significantly impact digital advertising. After years of development, testing, and regulatory scrutiny, Google has opted for a different approach, one that offers users the ability to make an informed choice regarding third-party cookies, rather than outright deprecating them. 
Google has decided to halt its long-anticipated plan to phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, a move that was expected to significantly impact digital advertising. After years of development, testing, and regulatory scrutiny, Google has opted for a different approach, one that offers users the ability to make an informed choice regarding third-party cookies, rather than outright deprecating them. -
EU Probes Meta's Payment Model Over Consumer Misleading Claims
The European Union is scrutinizing Meta's newly introduced payment model, questioning whether the tech giant has misled consumers in the rollout of its latest offering. On Monday, the European Commission announced that consumer protection authorities across the EU are investigating Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over potential violations of consumer protection laws. 
The European Union is scrutinizing Meta's newly introduced payment model, questioning whether the tech giant has misled consumers in the rollout of its latest offering. On Monday, the European Commission announced that consumer protection authorities across the EU are investigating Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over potential violations of consumer protection laws. -
Microsoft Introduces Recovery Tool for CrowdStrike-Induced IT Outage Affecting 8.5 Million Devices
Microsoft has rolled out a free tool aimed at rectifying the widespread IT disruption caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update, which has left 8.5 million Windows machines non-functional. The newly released tool is intended to aid IT administrators in recovering from the dreaded blue screen of death (BSOD) boot loop, a consequence of the update mishap. 
Microsoft has rolled out a free tool aimed at rectifying the widespread IT disruption caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update, which has left 8.5 million Windows machines non-functional. The newly released tool is intended to aid IT administrators in recovering from the dreaded blue screen of death (BSOD) boot loop, a consequence of the update mishap. -
Nvidia Prepares China-Specific AI Chip Amid Tightened U.S. Export Controls
Nvidia Corporation, the American multinational technology company, is reportedly developing a version of its new flagship AI chips specifically designed for the Chinese market to comply with current U.S. export controls. This strategic move is seen as an effort to maintain its presence in China, which remains a significant market for the company despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and regulatory challenges. 
Nvidia Corporation, the American multinational technology company, is reportedly developing a version of its new flagship AI chips specifically designed for the Chinese market to comply with current U.S. export controls. This strategic move is seen as an effort to maintain its presence in China, which remains a significant market for the company despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and regulatory challenges.
