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Urgent warning to Apple users regarding Microsoft app hackers spying
Security experts have warned millions of Apple Mac users to safeguard themselves after discovering that hackers can use programs to spy on individuals. This week, cybersecurity firm Cisco Talos uncovered eight vulnerabilities in a number of Microsoft products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, that might offer thieves access to your machine. The company cautioned Apple customers that hackers are introducing harmful code into programs, allowing them to take over user-granted capabilities to access the microphone and camera.
The fastest charger can charge your phone in 4.5 minutes
Nothing is more frustrating than realising your phone is about to die just as you leave the house. But that annoyance may soon be over, as smartphone maker Realme unveils a charger that can charge your phone in only five minutes. The Chinese tech manufacturer's new SuperSonic Charge Technology can charge a phone with up to 320W of power, which is 16 times more than a typical iPhone charger.
Microsoft discreetly shut down a popular app, and supporters call it the ‘end of an era’
However, a leaker claims that Microsoft would discreetly discontinue Paint 3D later this year. The news was first reported by noted leaker 'phantomofearth,' who discovered a banner in the Paint 3D application. 'Paint 3D now has a banner announcing that it will no longer receive updates or be available in the Microsoft Store beginning November 4,' they announced on X (previously Twitter).
Gmail is down: Google’s emailing service hit by a worldwide outage
Gmail is down for users globally, preventing them from sending emails or accessing their accounts. The Google outage began around 3 p.m. ET and is affecting users in the United States, the United Kingdom, portions of Europe, Australia, Asia, and South America. Gmail is used by over 1.8 billion people worldwide, although the exact number of those affected on Thursday remains unknown.
New outages hit Microsoft weeks after global IT failure
Cambridge Water states that the outage has affected them, as Microsoft's service status page displays global issues. Microsoft's cloud service experienced another outage just weeks after an IT disaster in its services brought the globe to a halt. In a post on X, Cambridge Water said some of their services were down this afternoon.
Regulators pressure Elon Musk’s X for Grok AI data harvesting
Elon Musk's X platform is under fire from data regulators after discovering that users consent to their postings being used to construct artificial intelligence systems through a default setting on the app. The UK and Irish data watchdogs said they had contacted X without their knowledge regarding the apparent attempt to obtain user consent for data collection.
CrowdStrike criticizes $10 apology voucher
CrowdStrike is receiving further criticism after offering a $10 UberEats ticket to employees and businesses it works with to apologize for a global IT failure that caused mayhem across airlines, banks, and hospitals last week. The cybersecurity company, whose software upgrade on Friday affected 8.5 million machines worldwide, acknowledged in an email to its partners that the incident had resulted in additional work. To show our appreciation, your next cup of coffee or late-night snack is on us! CrowdStrike said, instructing users to enter a code to receive the $10 reimbursement.
South Koreans create the first remote mind control technology
A remote, 'long-range' and 'large-volume' mind control gadget has been unveiled in South Korea, with ambitions to deploy the technology for 'non-invasive' medical treatments. Researchers at Korea's Institute for Basic Science (IBS) created the hardware, which uses magnetic fields to affect the brain from a distance. They tested the technology by inducing maternal instincts in female test subjects: mice. In another experiment, scientists exposed a group of lab mice to magnetic fields meant to suppress appetite. The magnetic fields caused the mice to lose 10% of their body weight, or approximately 4.3 grams.
A ‘mind-blowing’ camera improvement is coming to iPhone 16
Apple's iPhone 16 is said to include a mind-blowing camera update that will alter how consumers record the world around them. A tech expert believes that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could have a 100x zoom AI camera, which adds missing details to a photo to produce sharper results. The AI skills would be achievable with Apple Intelligence, but the expert stated that the new technology in high-end smartphones would be critical to improving photographic capabilities.
IT outage: Windows PC difficulties affect banks, airlines, and media
A global IT outage has caused mayhem at airports, banks, railways, and businesses worldwide, taking a wide range of services offline and affecting millions. Air transport stopped, hospitals were impacted, and many employees could not use their computers in one of the most pervasive IT outages ever to strike companies and institutions worldwide.
What does Polar Capital Technology Trust’s 10-1 share split mean for investors?
Polar Capital Technology Trust investors, listed on the FTSE 250, will vote on proposals for a 10-1 share split. PCT stated that the decision is 'designed to assist regular savers and those who want to invest smaller amounts'. Its shares are now trading at more than £30 each. PCT, which is popular on most DIY trading platforms, will hold its next annual general meeting on September 11, and its shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on the share split.
Apple issues urgent guidelines Cyberattack targets 1.5 billion iPhones
Following a cyberattack that targeted over a billion iPhones last week, Apple has issued fresh advice to iPhone owners on how to protect themselves. The business advised consumers that hackers are employing social engineering tactics, such as impersonating company staff, to get access to personal information such as sign-in credentials, security codes, and financial data. Keep an eye out for phishing emails that lure users into giving personal information or handing over money, fraudulent pop-up advertising, false promotions, uninvited calendar invitations, and fake phone calls.