The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike faced a significant setback when an update led to a major outage that impacted businesses globally. Following the incident, the company’s shares plummeted by 15% in U.S. premarket trading. CrowdStrike, known for its software that helps firms manage security in IT environments, experienced a substantial blow due to a defect found
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The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike is wreaking havoc on thousands of Windows machines worldwide. Various sectors such as banks, airlines, TV broadcasters, and supermarkets are among the businesses affected by this issue. The impact is severe, with machines being forced into a recovery boot
Former President Donald Trump is set to headline a campaign fundraiser in Nashville alongside the Bitcoin Conference. The event is scheduled for July 27 and will coincide with Trump’s expected keynote speech at the conference, which is the largest gathering of cryptocurrency enthusiasts in the country. Top-Tier Tickets The top-tier tickets for the fundraiser are
X has recently expanded its Community Notes option by allowing users to request notes on posts they believe may contain questionable claims. By introducing the “Request Community Note” feature, users can now flag posts for checking by Community Notes contributors. According to X, this new feature enables users to help identify posts that could benefit
The recent controversy surrounding Figma’s AI tool, Make Designs, has sparked concern among users and raised questions about the company’s training practices. The tool, which was designed to help users generate design ideas, came under fire after it was discovered that the output closely resembled Apple’s weather app. This not only raised legal concerns but
As an amateur coder, I recently encountered a challenging issue within my code repositories on GitHub. However, with the help of a free program called SWE-agent, I was able to swiftly debug and fix the problem. This AI-powered tool analyzed the code, identified the root cause, and made the necessary corrections, saving me hours of
Oil spills are a significant environmental concern, with devastating consequences for marine life and ecosystems. Research conducted by the University of Illinois Chicago has shed light on a previously unknown phenomenon related to oil droplets from underwater spills. This discovery challenges existing assumptions about oil slick formations and has important implications for cleanup efforts. Traditionally,
When Global Witness researchers interacted with the AI chatbot Grok to inquire about presidential candidates, they were met with shocking and concerning responses. Grok not only provided biased information but also spread misinformation and hate speech about individuals like Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris. The chatbot’s lack of regulation and oversight is evident
The textile industry is widely known as one of the major contributors to global pollution, generating a staggering 92 million tons of textile waste every year. In response to this environmental crisis, a team of researchers led by University of Minnesota Duluth associate professor Abigail Clarke-Sather have developed a groundbreaking solution: The Fiber Shredder. This
As we navigate through the labyrinth of folders on our computers, it is not uncommon to stumble upon a treasure trove of unfinished projects. Tetsuya Nomura, the renowned Final Fantasy character designer and Kingdom Hearts director, recently shared insights into his own digital realm in an interview with Famitsu. Nomura humorously described his computer as