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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. -
What is CrowdStrike? How Its Falcon Sensor Update Led to Worldwide Windows Outage and Blue Screens
A major technology outage on Friday led to widespread disruptions across various sectors, grounding flights, crashing payment systems, and blocking access to critical Microsoft services. The root cause of this global IT failure was traced back to a malfunctioning update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, specifically in its Falcon Sensor software. A major technology outage on Friday led to widespread disruptions across various sectors, grounding flights, crashing payment systems, and blocking access to critical Microsoft services. The root cause of this global IT failure was traced back to a malfunctioning update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, specifically in its Falcon Sensor software. -
Next-Gen iPhone SE to Mirror iPhone 16's Design and Features, Rumor Suggests
Apple is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of the iPhone 16 this September, but recent rumors indicate that the upcoming iPhone SE 4, slated for release in spring 2025, will share significant design and manufacturing similarities with the iPhone 16. This strategic alignment may mark a shift in Apple's approach to its budget-friendly SE lineup, offering advanced features typically reserved for its flagship models. Apple is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of the iPhone 16 this September, but recent rumors indicate that the upcoming iPhone SE 4, slated for release in spring 2025, will share significant design and manufacturing similarities with the iPhone 16. This strategic alignment may mark a shift in Apple's approach to its budget-friendly SE lineup, offering advanced features typically reserved for its flagship models. -
Huawei Sues MediaTek Over Patent Infringement Amidst Ongoing Licensing Strategy
Huawei Technologies has initiated a lawsuit against MediaTek for alleged patent infringement, as reported by Nikkei. The case, filed in a Chinese court, represents one of Huawei's broader strategies to boost revenue through licensing fees and royalties. Although MediaTek confirmed the lawsuit, the company has refrained from disclosing specific details about the patents involved or the nature of the allegations. Huawei Technologies has initiated a lawsuit against MediaTek for alleged patent infringement, as reported by Nikkei. The case, filed in a Chinese court, represents one of Huawei's broader strategies to boost revenue through licensing fees and royalties. Although MediaTek confirmed the lawsuit, the company has refrained from disclosing specific details about the patents involved or the nature of the allegations. -
Major IT Outage Halts Airlines, Banks, and Hospitals Globally
A widespread IT outage caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike sent shockwaves across multiple industries worldwide on Friday morning. The disruption affected airlines, banks, hospitals, and various other institutions, causing significant operational halts and delays. Despite initial concerns, CrowdStrike confirmed that the outage was not a result of a cyberattack. A widespread IT outage caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike sent shockwaves across multiple industries worldwide on Friday morning. The disruption affected airlines, banks, hospitals, and various other institutions, causing significant operational halts and delays. Despite initial concerns, CrowdStrike confirmed that the outage was not a result of a cyberattack. -
Kaspersky Labs to Wind Down U.S. Operations Amid Security Concerns
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs announced plans to gradually wind down its U.S. operations starting July 20. This decision comes nearly a month after the Biden administration unveiled plans to ban the sale of Kaspersky products in the United States, citing national security concerns. The move marks the end of nearly two decades of Kaspersky's presence in the U.S. market. Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs announced plans to gradually wind down its U.S. operations starting July 20. This decision comes nearly a month after the Biden administration unveiled plans to ban the sale of Kaspersky products in the United States, citing national security concerns. The move marks the end of nearly two decades of Kaspersky's presence in the U.S. market. -
OpenAI Whistleblowers Urge SEC to Probe Allegedly Restrictive NDAs
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is facing scrutiny after whistleblowers called for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate the company's non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The whistleblowers, represented by "one or more anonymous and confidential" individuals, allege that OpenAI's NDAs illegally restrict employees from speaking out about the risks associated with its AI technology. OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is facing scrutiny after whistleblowers called for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate the company's non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The whistleblowers, represented by "one or more anonymous and confidential" individuals, allege that OpenAI's NDAs illegally restrict employees from speaking out about the risks associated with its AI technology. -
Morgan Stanley's 'Top Pick' Boosts Apple's Market Value to Record $3.62 Trillion
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) saw its shares rise 2.5% to a record high on Monday, following Morgan Stanley's decision to raise its price target on the iPhone maker's stock and designate it as a "top pick." This move underscores the significant impact of Apple's recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) on its stock performance. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) saw its shares rise 2.5% to a record high on Monday, following Morgan Stanley's decision to raise its price target on the iPhone maker's stock and designate it as a "top pick." This move underscores the significant impact of Apple's recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) on its stock performance. -
AT&T Reportedly Paid $370,000 Ransom to Hackers to Delete Stolen Customer Data
AT&T has reportedly paid a hacker group $370,000 in bitcoin to delete customer data that was stolen earlier this year. This development highlights the growing challenges faced by corporations in dealing with cybersecurity threats and the ethical dilemmas surrounding ransom payments. AT&T has reportedly paid a hacker group $370,000 in bitcoin to delete customer data that was stolen earlier this year. This development highlights the growing challenges faced by corporations in dealing with cybersecurity threats and the ethical dilemmas surrounding ransom payments.