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OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Sora Services Now Fully Operational After Suffering a Major Outage
OpenAI artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT services suffered a major outage on Thursday in the US and some other regions. As per reports registered on an online outage monitor, the outage began roughly around 1:30pm ET on December 26 (12:00am IST, December 27). The outage also affected the AI firm’s API service, as well as the text-to-im...
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Amazon Paused Rollout of Microsoft Office for a Year After Hacks
Amazon paused the rollout after Microsoft discovered a Russia-linked hacker group had gained access to some of its employees’ email accounts. After conducting its own analysis of the software, Amazon asked for changes to guard against unauthorised access and create a more detailed accounting of user activity in the apps
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Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature Still Saves Snapshots of Sensitive Information: Report
Microsoft finally rolled out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature with the Windows 11 Insider Preview update last month. But contrary to Microsoft’s claims that the updated version does not store sensitive information such as credit cards or passwords, a new report suggests this security measure seldom works. Multiple instances...
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Google Said to Have Asked FTC to Break Up Microsoft's Cloud Deal With OpenAI
Google has asked the US government to break up Microsoft's exclusive agreement to host OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers. The conversation reportedly happened after the US Federal Trade Commission asked Google about Microsoft's business practices as part of a broader investigation.
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CERT-In Warns Users of Multiple Vulnerabilities in Different Versions of Microsoft Windows OS
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft’s Windows operating systems. Two separate vulnerabilities were found in various builds of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, the company’s platform for running network-based applications. The cybersecurity...
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Microsoft's Blue Screen Error Sparks Meme Fest After Global Server Outage
The Microsoft error, caused due to the recent CrowdStrike update, has affected several companies, banks and government offices worldwide.
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Forza Horizon 4 to Be Delisted From Digital Storefronts, Xbox Game Pass in December
In yet another setback for game preservation, Forza Horizon 4, the open-world racing title from Playground Games, is set to be delisted from digital storefronts. The Microsoft-owned studio announced Tuesday that the game would no longer be available for purchase on Steam and Microsoft Store starting December 15, 2024.
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Google Filed Complaint Against Microsoft for Dominant Cloud Services Position: Report
Alphabet's Google formally filed a complaint to the US Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday saying Microsoft used its dominant position in enterprise software to push customers towards its cloud services, The Information reported on Wednesday. Microsoft used the licensing terms in its Office 365 productivity software to lock customers into separate ...
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Diablo IV Is Getting a Surprise Final Open Beta With Gameplay Updates Before Launch
Diablo IV is getting a final surprise open beta weekend, before its launch on June 6. The event begins May 13 at 12:30 am IST/ May 12 at 12pm PT in the US and will be available to players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. It is scheduled to end on May 15 at 12:30am IST/ May 14 at 12pm PT, and is meant to test Diablo 4’s server infra...
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XDefiant Closed Beta Impressions: Ubisoft’s Crossover Shooter Is a Lukewarm Experience
XDefiant Closed Beta Impressions: While XDefiant’s core gameplay is slickly executed, I’m struggling to see its appeal in the long run. In a market that’s already filled to the brim with arcade shooters bolstered by ability-honing operators, Ubisoft isn’t offering anything new here, ultimately feeling like an unneeded addition. Some new and...
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Ark: Survival Ascended Will No Longer Be Bundled With Ark 2, but Will Be More Expensive: Details
Ark: Survival Ascended will now be sold separately but will be more expensive. After fan backlash regarding the $49.99 bundle, which included the Ark remaster and access to Ark 2, Studio Wildcard has now decided to separate it and sell the former solo for $59.99 (about Rs. 4,198). The game would include all planned expansions, in addition to the ex...
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Ark 2 Delayed to Late 2024, but a Next-Gen Version of Ark: Survival Evolved Is Coming in August
Ark 2 has been delayed until the end of 2024, Studio Wildcard confirmed in a roadmap. The usage of Unreal Engine 5 has caused the team to adjust their workflows and pipelines, demanding more development time. The studio also announced a remaster of the original Ark: Survival Evolved, which will be available as a separate purchase in August. Dubbed ...
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Xbox November Update Lets You Join Discord Voice Channels Directly From Console
Xbox is getting inbuilt Discord voice chat as part of its November update. Players can now access Discord voice channels directly from the console and speak to server members. Previously, users had to rely on the phone app to transfer calls from Discord to Xbox before being able to chat. Microsoft has also introduced noise suppression for voice cal...
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Call of Duty: Warzone to Go Offline Amidst Sequel Launch, Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 Details Revealed
As Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 nears its November 16 launch, Activision has confirmed that the original Warzone will undergo a temporary server shutdown for 12 days. Warzone 2.0 launches November 16, alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 season 1 multiplayer, which brings an all-new battle pass, new maps, and some football-themed operator skins. T...
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TikTok Server Breach Draws Increased Scrutiny Over Its Data Security
An insecure TikTok server reportedly allowed access to storage containing the personal information of its users. Furthermore, Microsoft recently pointed out a security issue in the Android version of its app.
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Sora Services Now Fully Operational After Suffering a Major Outage
OpenAI artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT services suffered a major outage on Thursday in the US and some other regions. As per reports registered on an online outage monitor, the outage began roughly around 1:30pm ET on December 26 (12:00am IST, December 27). The outage also affected the AI firm’s API service, as well as the text-to-im...
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Amazon Paused Rollout of Microsoft Office for a Year After Hacks
Amazon paused the rollout after Microsoft discovered a Russia-linked hacker group had gained access to some of its employees’ email accounts. After conducting its own analysis of the software, Amazon asked for changes to guard against unauthorised access and create a more detailed accounting of user activity in the apps
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Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature Still Saves Snapshots of Sensitive Information: Report
Microsoft finally rolled out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature with the Windows 11 Insider Preview update last month. But contrary to Microsoft’s claims that the updated version does not store sensitive information such as credit cards or passwords, a new report suggests this security measure seldom works. Multiple instances...
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Google Said to Have Asked FTC to Break Up Microsoft's Cloud Deal With OpenAI
Google has asked the US government to break up Microsoft's exclusive agreement to host OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers. The conversation reportedly happened after the US Federal Trade Commission asked Google about Microsoft's business practices as part of a broader investigation.
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CERT-In Warns Users of Multiple Vulnerabilities in Different Versions of Microsoft Windows OS
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft’s Windows operating systems. Two separate vulnerabilities were found in various builds of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, the company’s platform for running network-based applications. The cybersecurity...
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Microsoft's Blue Screen Error Sparks Meme Fest After Global Server Outage
The Microsoft error, caused due to the recent CrowdStrike update, has affected several companies, banks and government offices worldwide.
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Forza Horizon 4 to Be Delisted From Digital Storefronts, Xbox Game Pass in December
In yet another setback for game preservation, Forza Horizon 4, the open-world racing title from Playground Games, is set to be delisted from digital storefronts. The Microsoft-owned studio announced Tuesday that the game would no longer be available for purchase on Steam and Microsoft Store starting December 15, 2024.
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Google Filed Complaint Against Microsoft for Dominant Cloud Services Position: Report
Alphabet's Google formally filed a complaint to the US Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday saying Microsoft used its dominant position in enterprise software to push customers towards its cloud services, The Information reported on Wednesday. Microsoft used the licensing terms in its Office 365 productivity software to lock customers into separate ...
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Diablo IV Is Getting a Surprise Final Open Beta With Gameplay Updates Before Launch
Diablo IV is getting a final surprise open beta weekend, before its launch on June 6. The event begins May 13 at 12:30 am IST/ May 12 at 12pm PT in the US and will be available to players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. It is scheduled to end on May 15 at 12:30am IST/ May 14 at 12pm PT, and is meant to test Diablo 4’s server infra...
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XDefiant Closed Beta Impressions: Ubisoft’s Crossover Shooter Is a Lukewarm Experience
XDefiant Closed Beta Impressions: While XDefiant’s core gameplay is slickly executed, I’m struggling to see its appeal in the long run. In a market that’s already filled to the brim with arcade shooters bolstered by ability-honing operators, Ubisoft isn’t offering anything new here, ultimately feeling like an unneeded addition. Some new and...
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Ark: Survival Ascended Will No Longer Be Bundled With Ark 2, but Will Be More Expensive: Details
Ark: Survival Ascended will now be sold separately but will be more expensive. After fan backlash regarding the $49.99 bundle, which included the Ark remaster and access to Ark 2, Studio Wildcard has now decided to separate it and sell the former solo for $59.99 (about Rs. 4,198). The game would include all planned expansions, in addition to the ex...
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Ark 2 Delayed to Late 2024, but a Next-Gen Version of Ark: Survival Evolved Is Coming in August
Ark 2 has been delayed until the end of 2024, Studio Wildcard confirmed in a roadmap. The usage of Unreal Engine 5 has caused the team to adjust their workflows and pipelines, demanding more development time. The studio also announced a remaster of the original Ark: Survival Evolved, which will be available as a separate purchase in August. Dubbed ...
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Xbox November Update Lets You Join Discord Voice Channels Directly From Console
Xbox is getting inbuilt Discord voice chat as part of its November update. Players can now access Discord voice channels directly from the console and speak to server members. Previously, users had to rely on the phone app to transfer calls from Discord to Xbox before being able to chat. Microsoft has also introduced noise suppression for voice cal...
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Call of Duty: Warzone to Go Offline Amidst Sequel Launch, Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 Details Revealed
As Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 nears its November 16 launch, Activision has confirmed that the original Warzone will undergo a temporary server shutdown for 12 days. Warzone 2.0 launches November 16, alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 season 1 multiplayer, which brings an all-new battle pass, new maps, and some football-themed operator skins. T...
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TikTok Server Breach Draws Increased Scrutiny Over Its Data Security
An insecure TikTok server reportedly allowed access to storage containing the personal information of its users. Furthermore, Microsoft recently pointed out a security issue in the Android version of its app.
