CrowdStrike Offers $10 Gift Cards to Customers Hit by Widespread Windows Blue Screen Issue
July 25, 2024 – Last Friday, a faulty security update from CrowdStrike caused over 8.5 million computers worldwide running Microsoft’s Windows system to experience a blue screen error, leading to widespread disruption of global internet services across various industries. According to a tweet from @64Uni_Lions, he recently received an apology letter from Daniel Bernard, the…
Musk Reaffirms: New Tesla Roadster to Enter Production Next Year After Seven-Year Wait
July 25, 2024 – After years of anticipation and multiple delays, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally provided an update on the long-awaited new Tesla Roadster, confirming that the electric sports car is set to enter production next year. The news comes as a relief to many who had begun to doubt the vehicle’s arrival,…
Microsoft Partners with Lumen Technologies to Boost AI Data Center Capabilities
July 25, 2024 – As Microsoft continues to expand its generative AI services such as Copilot for enterprises, organizations, educational customers, and general consumers, the company has announced a new partnership with network system provider Lumen Technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance the capacity and capabilities of Microsoft’s AI network, leveraging the Microsoft Cloud to…
MAIA System Reveals AI’s Inner Mechanisms, Boosting Safety Checks
July 25, 2024 – Researchers at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a system called “MAIA,” a multimodal automated interpretability agent that utilizes visual language models to automatically carry out various neural network interpretability tasks. MAIA, which stands for Multimodal Automated Interpretability Agent, leverages…
HTC’s New XR Headset Teased, Expected to Feature Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 Processor
July 25, 2024 – HTC has teased its upcoming XR headset in a recent YouTube video titled “HTC VIVE: A Vision for You,” sparking excitement among tech enthusiasts. In the video’s soundtrack, HTC declares, “Prepare to pioneer the next reality,” hinting at the innovative capabilities of the new device. However, the official footage remains vague,…
Over 100 Experts Warn: Toyota’s Hydrogen Cars Could Tarnish Olympics’ Image
July 24, 2024 – As the 2024 Paris Olympics draw near, a controversy has erupted over the choice of official vehicles. A group of 120 scientists, engineers, and scholars have penned an open letter urging the Olympic organizers to reconsider their decision to use Toyota’s Mirai as the official car. Their concern? The hydrogen-powered vehicle…
Never Lose Your Wallet Again: Global Launch of First Wallet with Apple’s ‘Find My’ Feature
July 24, 2024 – Accessory manufacturer ESR announced today the launch of a crowdfunding campaign for its latest product, the Geo Wallet. This wallet stands out due to its integration of Apple’s “Find My” feature, marking it as the world’s first wallet with a built-in tracker. Available in seven vibrant colors, the Geo Wallet is…
Alphabet Pumps $5 Billion into Waymo to Accelerate Self-Driving Car Technology
July 24, 2024 – Ruth Porat, the Chief Financial Officer of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced a significant investment of $5 billion into its self-driving car venture, Waymo. This substantial infusion of funds, according to Porat, is aimed at bolstering Waymo’s position as a global leader in the field of autonomous vehicles….
Apple Embarks on Small Foldable iPhone Development, Expected Launch in 2026
July 24, 2024 – According to a report by Digitimes, Apple is expected to enter the foldable phone market with the launch of its first foldable iPhone in 2026. The report states that Apple has been developing a top-to-bottom folding smartphone since 2024, which will unfold to a size similar to the current iPhones. Interestingly,…
CrowdStrike CEO to Face Congressional Inquiry Over Faulty Update That Disrupted Flights and Hospitals
July 24, 2024 – According to a report by The Washington Post, the CEO of CrowdStrike, George Kurtz, has been summoned to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security due to a faulty update from the company that caused a massive blue screen of death (BSOD) on Windows PCs. This incident had a…