Blue screens of death (BSOD) have long been the bane of Windows users, causing frustration and hampering productivity. But fear not, as Microsoft has come to the rescue! The tech giant has recently rolled out an optional Windows 11 update that aims to put an end to the troubles caused by these dreaded blue screens.… Continue reading Blue screens, begone: Microsoft puts an end to troubles caused by optional Windows 11 update, and you don’t even have to do anything to fix your PC
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Studios Complain Strikes They Caused Are Hurting Their Movies’ Box Offices
It has been a challenging year for major studios as hundreds of writers, actors, and other talent went on strike—many of which were in favor of better wages and more opportunities in the industry. While Hollywood’s writers have already reached an agreement with the studios, and actors successfully negotiated contracts with some of the larger… Continue reading Studios Complain Strikes They Caused Are Hurting Their Movies’ Box Offices
Snapchat AI shenanigans caused by glitch not sentience, says company
Snapchat has recently been at the center of controversy, as many users believe the artificial intelligence (AI) behind the app is becoming increasingly sentient. However, the company has strongly denied these claims, stating that any issues users may have experienced were due to glitches, not sentience. A variety of reports started emerging from Snapchat users,… Continue reading Snapchat AI shenanigans caused by glitch not sentience, says company
How an unpatched Microsoft Exchange 0-day likely caused one of the UK’s biggest hacks ever
The UK recently experienced one of its biggest cyber hacks ever, affecting thousands of businesses and government institutions across the area. While the exact source of the attack is still under investigation, it likely originated with an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange, known as a zero-day exploit. A zero-day exploit is a digital security vulnerability… Continue reading How an unpatched Microsoft Exchange 0-day likely caused one of the UK’s biggest hacks ever
Analysts say Mac sales are down 40% as post-pandemic PC sales slump continues
As the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to reverberate through the global consumer technology landscape, analysts across the world are now predicting a 40% decrease in Mac sales over the past year as overall PC sales begin to slump. The data, which was gathered and released by Canalys, reflects both the economic downturn… Continue reading Analysts say Mac sales are down 40% as post-pandemic PC sales slump continues
Death Toll Rises to 63 in U.S. Winter Storm
On February 16th, 2021, the death toll of the devastating winter storm in the U.S. has risen to 63. The storm has hit the states of Texas and Oklahoma especially hard, with temperatures plunging to record-low levels in some places throughout the region. The unseasonably cold weather caused widespread power outages across the two states.… Continue reading Death Toll Rises to 63 in U.S. Winter Storm
Binance Temporarily Pauses Withdrawals
The popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance recently announced that it was temporarily suspending withdrawals from its platform. The announcement made late on Wednesday, January 15th, caused concern among many cryptocurrency investors, but Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao quickly followed up with the assurance that the suspension was due to system maintenance and not a malicious attack or… Continue reading Binance Temporarily Pauses Withdrawals