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in short:Regular updates to cybersecurity software widely used by CrowdStrike appear not to have been adequately quality-checked before being deployed, security experts say.Microsoft estimates that Friday’s massive IT outage left around 8.5 million computers out of service around the world.What’s next?Microsoft said it has “hundreds of Microsoft engineers and experts” working directly with customers to resolve the issues.Microsoft estimates that Friday’s massive IT outage left around 8.5 million computers out of service around the world.A software update by global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the industry, caused system problems that led to flights being halted,…
KOCHI: Students of the Rover Club at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) are gearing up to collaborate with a local high school to impart lessons on space technology and rover building to 11th and 12th graders. The initiative is the work of Team Horizon, a rover club from Cusat that recently won a national rover building competition. The team is gearing up to participate in the International Rover Challenge (IRC) to be held in Krakow, Poland, in September this year. Currently, Team Horizon is training over 300 first-year university students on rover building and space technology. They have…
Today, if you want a computer for a specific task, you go shopping. But in the early days of computing, you needed a custom computer for a specialized application. Plus, computers were expensive, so you were likely to only be able to build what you needed, and nothing more. As a result, there were a lot of exotic one-off or nearly one-off computers made during that period. The same was true for peripherals: only what you needed was built, and the rest was left on the drawing board. [Vintage Geek] He got hold of a Gerber Scientific 6200 which appears…
Cryptocurrency stocks have rebounded after recent outflows amid low market sentiment. Inflows have reversed losses this week despite the overall market decline, coinciding with trends in crypto and the broader equity markets. These blockchain-related stocks, closely tied to Bitcoin (BTC-USD), altcoins and blockchain developments, have outperformed despite mid-week volatility. But these stocks also certainly reflect lingering negative sentiment, with the overall cryptocurrency sector’s market capitalization sitting at just $2.26 trillion, down significantly from its recent peak of more than $3 trillion. That said, amid a surge in innovation, many investors are prioritizing promising blockchain stocks. These three stocks stand out…
Tencent has made a major upgrade to its HPC network, known as Xingmai, enhancing AI capabilities by up to 60% in network communications and up to 20% in LLM training. The upgrade, reported by the South China Morning Post, reflects a broader effort by Chinese tech giants to become more technologically independent at a time when strict U.S. export controls limit their access to advanced processors such as Nvidia’s H100.According to the report, the Xingmai 2.0 network will greatly improve the efficiency of communication between computing clusters. Previously, the communication time between clusters was too long, which led to the…
Today’s Deals: Save $200 on the amazing Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 256GB at Amazon! $200 discount (29%) Previously, taxes and fees were included in the price of certain business plans if you bought fewer than six lines, but now, even if you need one to five lines, you’ll have to pay taxes on top of the advertised price.The updated pricing structure is only for new customers, while existing customers will continue to use the same pricing model as before.T-Mobile appears to have taken steps to avoid giving the impression that its business plans are more expensive than its competitors, as…
Internet of Things (or IoT for short) is a collective term for a network of interconnected devices that communicate with each other and exchange data over the internet. It is no exaggeration to say that the rapid advancement of IoT has completely revolutionized many aspects of our lives, from wearable devices to smart homes, healthcare, industrial automation, and more, impacting both commercial and personal activities. With the explosion in connectivity comes an increase in cyber threats such as spear phishing, ransomware, and more personal online extortion and sextortion. To combat these threats, a detailed understanding of them is essential, which…
Space is a frontier of transformation that integrates cutting edge science and technology with strategic resource development and management. While space was once considered an adventure, it is now considered crucial for indigenous socio-economic development. In this regard, Pakistan’s space policy aims to leverage space technology to leverage various sectors, especially marine and coastal resources, to drive economic growth, bring about social upliftment and enhance national security. Pakistan’s space exploration journey began in 1961 when the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmospheric Research Commission (SUPARCO) was established as a space science research wing and was elevated to a space commission in…
Shares of ProShares Ultra Nasdaq Biotechnology (NASDAQ:BIB – Get Free Report ) rose above its 50-day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $59.28, and it traded as high as $65.21. ProShares Ultra Nasdaq Biotechnology shares last traded at $65.21, with trading volume of 17,865 shares. ProShares Ultra Nasdaq Biotechnology fell 0.1%. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $59.28 and its 200 day simple moving average is $57.27. ProShares Ultra Nasdaq Biotechnology Increases Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 3rd. Shareholders of record on…
Image courtesy of Discovery MuseumImage caption, Nissan Leaf electric car cross section on display Article information Author, Pamela Tickell Post, BBC News, North East and CumbriaJuly 20, 2024An exhibition exploring the history of energy technology in the North East has opened.Newcastle’s Discovery Museum’s exhibition, “From Steam to Green – The North East’s Energy Revolution”, showcases how innovators and businesses have utilised different energy sources over the past 150 years.The exhibition focuses on Victoria’s use of fossil fuels and the green energy revolution, highlighting industries such as Nissan in Sunderland, the first company in Europe to mass-produce electric cars.Organizers said they…