Today, computer systems across Australia and overseas experienced a massive failure after a faulty update was released by global security software provider CrowdStrike. The software in question is the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, a security monitoring tool used by businesses and organizations on desktop computers and notebooks. This failure led to a widespread IT outage affecting
Rare earth magnetic materials have always been known for their unique properties, attributed to the behavior of electrons in the 4f shell. It was previously believed that controlling the magnetic properties of these 4f electrons was nearly impossible. However, recent research conducted by a team from HZB, Freie Universität Berlin, and other institutions has shattered
Google recently announced that they are raising their minimum quality requirements for Android apps on the Play Store. This means that apps with “limited functionality and content,” such as text-only apps or single wallpaper apps, will no longer be allowed on the platform starting August 31st. The aim is to ensure that all apps on
Recently, a new game has emerged in the gaming industry that has caught the attention of many enthusiasts. A Quiet Quest: Placid Plastic Deck is not your typical card battler. Instead of mutant jester modifiers, this game introduces ducks as the main characters in a unique twist that combines inspiration from the Pokémon series and
The recent update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to a major outage that had a significant impact on businesses worldwide. The company, known for its software that helps manage security in IT environments, saw a 15% plunge in its shares during U.S. premarket trading. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz addressed the incident, stating that the outage
The concept of using AI-powered local discovery chatbots to plan out the perfect day in your city sounds promising, but the reality may be quite different. The article reveals the experiences of Natasha Bernal in London and Amanda Hoover in New York as they used Littlefoot, an AI-powered local discovery chatbot, to plan their day
The cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike recently released a faulty update that is causing thousands of Windows machines to experience the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue at boot. This problem is not limited to one specific industry, as it is impacting banks, airlines, TV broadcasters, supermarkets, and various other businesses worldwide. Australian banks, airlines, and
Former President Donald Trump has taken a new stance on cryptocurrency, positioning himself as the pro-crypto candidate for president. This shift in perspective has garnered him significant attention from the crypto community, as evidenced by his headline appearance at a campaign fundraiser in Nashville on the sidelines of the Bitcoin Conference. The event, which is
X has recently announced an expansion of its Community Notes feature, allowing users to request a note on posts that they believe may contain questionable claims. This new option gives users the ability to flag posts for checking by Community Notes contributors. By requesting a Community Note, users can help in dispelling misinformation on the
Recently, Figma made headlines when it decided to pull its “Make Designs” generative AI tool from its platform after a user pointed out that the tool was generating designs that closely resembled Apple’s weather app. This raised questions about the company’s training methods, design systems, and quality control processes. The controversy started when users noticed
