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Search Engine Wars: Reddit Blocks Bing, Partners with Google for AI 2024
Introduction to Reddit’s Decision to Block Bing Reddit’s recent move to update its robots.txt file and block Bing from crawling its site has stirred the internet. This decision, effective from July 1, 2024, prevents many search engines and AI tools from…
Mastering WhatsApp Chat Sort Order: A Comprehensive Guide 2024
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WhatsApp is Developing an Offline File Sharing Feature for iOS 2024
Introduction WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is planning to launch a new feature that allows users to share files on iOS devices without requiring internet connectivity. Similar to Apple’s AirDrop, this feature aims to simplify the process of sharing files….
Who Could Triumphantly Replace Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic Nominee?
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CrowdStrike Global IT Outage: How One Software Update Caused Worldwide Chaos 2024
Introduction The recent global IT outage caused by a faulty security update from CrowdStrike has been described as one of the most catastrophic events in the history of cybersecurity. Affecting an estimated 8.5 million devices worldwide, the incident has put a…
Massive Tech Outage Causes Global Downtime: Crowdstrike and Microsoft Services Affected 2024
Introduction Imagine waking up to a world where your morning coffee is interrupted by news of grounded flights, halted stock exchanges, and silent newsrooms. This was the reality on July 19, 2024, when a massive tech outage disrupted air traffic and…
Microsoft Dissolves DEI Team: A Shift in Priorities or a Step Backward? July 2024
Introduction In a move that has sparked controversy and debate, Microsoft recently disbanded its diversity, equity, and inclusion DEI team, citing “changing business needs”. The decision comes as a surprise to many, given the company’s public commitment to enhancing diversity and…
Nelson Mandela International Day 2024: Celebrating a Legacy of Peace and Justice
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Top Deals from Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale to Compete with Amazon Prime Day 2024
Introduction We’re still in the middle of July, but Best Buy is ready to bring on holiday-worthy savings with its Black Friday in July sale, which coincides with Amazon Prime Day. During the sale, Best Buy promises to deliver Black Friday-level…