Microsoft Azure to Mandate Multi-Factor Authentication from October
August 17, 2024 – Microsoft announced yesterday that it will be mandating multi-factor authentication (MFA) from October onwards, as a security measure aimed at reducing the vulnerability of accounts to breaches. According to Microsoft, MFA has been proven to thwart over 99.2% of account breach attempts, hence the decision to make it compulsory. The implementation…
AI-Generated Musk Dupes Elderly American Out of $700,000 in Fake Ad Scam
August 16, 2024 – According to a report by The New York Times on the 14th, Elon Musk’s image has been used in thousands of fake advertisements through AI-generated “deepfakes,” resulting in billions of dollars in fraud. The report highlights the story of Steve Beauchamp, an 82-year-old retiree, who fell victim to this scam. Seeking…
Amazon Introduces ‘Refund Only’ Option for Items Under $75: Feature Defaulted to Off
August 16, 2024 – Amazon has recently announced an expansion of options for sellers to handle customer returns, introducing a flexible “(refund) no return” policy for US-based sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). This new measure aims to streamline the processing of inventory returns. According to Amazon, they have unveiled the FBA Return-Free Solution, a…
Apple Shatters Records: $23.5 Billion in India for FY2024, Becoming the Fastest-Growing Company in 50 Years
August 16, 2024 – According to a report by the Economic Times on August 14th, Apple’s fiscal year 2024 revenue in India has surpassed $23.5 billion, driven by the strong sales of its iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods products. Indian officials informed ET that Apple has emerged as the fastest-growing company in terms…
TikTok Appeals to Overturn Ban Act, Claims DOJ Misrepresentation
August 16, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters today, TikTok, owned by ByteDance, urged a federal appeals court on Thursday to overturn the injunction act that “requires ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. assets,” arguing that the relevant charges by the U.S. Department of Justice contain misrepresentations. In the appeal document submitted on Thursday,…
Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro Display Panels Shipped This Month, New Model Expected in Q4
August 16, 2024 – Recent revelations from display analyst Ross Young indicate that the display panels destined for the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro models have been shipped to Apple in July and August. This suggests a potential release in the fourth quarter of this year, aligning with previous rumors about the launch…
Canon Confirms: EOS R5 Mark II Fully Compatible with Third-Party Batteries
August 15, 2024 – Canon has recently clarified through a statement released via Peta Pixel on August 13th that it has not implemented any measures to restrict the use of third-party batteries in its EOS R5 Mark II cameras. This clarification comes in response to user feedback and speculation regarding compatibility issues. Tech enthusiast Justin…
Toyota Brazil Introduces Bulletproof Retrofit for Corolla Amid Rising Violent Crime
August 15, 2024 – Typically, when one thinks of bulletproof cars, images of large SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade or luxury sedans such as the BMW 7 Series might spring to mind. However, Brazilian consumers now have the option to enjoy the same level of security in a much more accessible vehicle: the Toyota Corolla….
Raspberry Pi Enthusiast Recreates Classic Dell Computer with Windows XP Theme
August 15, 2024 – The Raspberry Pi community has once again demonstrated remarkable ingenuity with a new creation. Following the successful replication of the original PlayStation by a skilled enthusiast, another hobbyist, Salim Benbouziyane, has crafted a miniature Dell computer, running an operating system themed after Windows XP. Creating this mini PC was no easy…
Apple Trails Google by 2-3 Years in AI Development, Says Gurman
August 15, 2024 – Google stole the spotlight yesterday by holding a new product launch event ahead of Apple’s expected iPhone 16 series reveal, showcasing the advanced AI capabilities of its Pixel 9 series. This move has sparked widespread attention within the industry, with Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman noting that Apple appears to be lagging…