A massive Microsoft services outage on Thursday caused frustration across the globe as thousands rushed to check emails, seek customer service assistance, and use the usual volume of Microsoft services like Outlook and Teams. Some were left unable to access their data, while others experienced difficulties logging onto their accounts. The source of the outage… Continue reading Microsoft services like Outlook and Teams accessible again after outage caused by a ‘network issue’
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Google is shutting its website experience and optimization tool
Google announced recently that it is shutting down its website experience and optimization tool, Website Optimizer. The closure of the tool has left many website owners asking what’s next for website optimization. Website Optimizer was launched by Google in 2006. It was revolutionary for its time, and offered website owners with the ability to test… Continue reading Google is shutting its website experience and optimization tool
Kenyan fintech
Kenyan financial technology (fintech) provider Kwara has announced a $3 million seed extension that will allow the company to quickly expand its digital banking services to thousands of credit unions in the African country. The investment was led by Velseis Private Equity and saw participation from existing investors such as Ubenwa Partners, Cross Culture Ventures,… Continue reading Kenyan fintech
Sealed buys sensor startup InfiSense to fuel energy-saving services
Today, Sealed, a technology-driven home performance company, announced that it has acquired InfiSense, a smart building analytics startup. Sealed has acquired InfiSense to further build on its energy-saving services, which help Consumers save money and reduce their environmental impact by providing them with informed decisions on home performance improvements. InfiSense’s technology platform has developed an… Continue reading Sealed buys sensor startup InfiSense to fuel energy-saving services
DirecTV is the latest pay-TV company to lay off staff amid the ongoing shift to streaming
In yet another sign of the ongoing transition from traditional pay-TV to streaming services, satellite provider DirecTV has announced layoffs of an undisclosed number of staff members. The layoffs are part of an effort to streamline operations in the face of changing consumer demands, as more and more viewers move away from traditional TV subscriptions… Continue reading DirecTV is the latest pay-TV company to lay off staff amid the ongoing shift to streaming
How VPN services affect internet speed
In an ever-evolving digital world, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are becoming one of the most essential tools for staying secure online. Not only do these services protect your identity, allow access to censored or blocked content, and protect your personal data – they also affect your internet speed. To understand how VPNs impact your internet… Continue reading How VPN services affect internet speed
First LastPass, now Slack and CircleCI. The hacks go on (and will likely worsen)
As we rely more and more on services like LastPass, Slack, and CircleCI, the frequency and risks of hackers obtaining user data from those platforms increase. While it’s easy to assume that these services have sufficient security measures in place, the recent hacks of LastPass, Slack, and CircleCI show otherwise. The breach of LastPass, in… Continue reading First LastPass, now Slack and CircleCI. The hacks go on (and will likely worsen)
FuboTV kaput
As the world watched in anticipation for the World Cup semifinals, viewers who had planned to watch the match through the streaming service, FuboTV, experienced an unexpected and premature disruption. FuboTV tweeted to its users, reporting that an “unauthorized source” had performed a “criminal cyber attack” that forced the streaming provider to cut off viewer… Continue reading FuboTV kaput
Pakistan cracks down on sketchy digital lending
In a major effort to protect citizens and curb the unchecked lending practices of unregistered financial institutions, the government of Pakistan has taken steps to crack down on sketchy digital lending. The government’s effort is part of a larger digitalization movement to make banking and payment services more easily accessible to its citizens, but unfortunately,… Continue reading Pakistan cracks down on sketchy digital lending
You’ll soon be able to talk to Home Assistant without Google, Siri, or Alexa
The world of Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing, and now with the rise in popularity of voice-controlled smart home assistants like Google Home, Alexa, and Siri, it is no wonder that these assistants are increasingly becoming an integral part of many households. However, a new player has quickly emerged that is set to shake up… Continue reading You’ll soon be able to talk to Home Assistant without Google, Siri, or Alexa