July 22, 2024
Tech News
A major outage caused by a CrowdStrike update has left millions of Windows machines with blue screens of death (BSOD), forcing IT workers to manually fix each affected computer. The issue has been particularly visible in busy public areas like airports.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 phones will not come pre-installed with the Samsung Messages app in the US. Instead, Google Messages will be the default texting app, offering enhanced communication features. The change does not apply to phones sold in Canada and Europe, where Samsung Messages will still be pre-installed.
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek reelection, following pressure from Democratic Party supporters and high-profile tech investors. This decision opens the door for Vice President Kamala Harris to potentially become the new Democratic nominee.
Indian VFX studio PhantomFX has upgraded its data storage systems to Pure Storage’s FlashBlade//S platform, improving production times and energy efficiency. The new system has reduced data transfer times, enhanced data protection against ransomware, and decreased energy consumption by 35,000 kWh annually.
Tech Explained
Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) – A stop error screen that appears when a system encounters a critical error that it cannot recover from, forcing the computer to restart.
Ransomware – Malware that encrypts a user’s files and demands payment for their release, often causing significant data loss and financial damage.
Data Transfer – The process of moving data from one location to another, typically involving the transmission of data between storage devices.
Energy Efficiency – The ratio of useful output energy to the input energy required to achieve it, often measured in terms of reducing energy consumption and waste.
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