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Microsoft outage gives customers a crash course in dependence on Redmond
Rivals offer sympathy for stranded admins – and a reminder that putting all your eggs in one basket has consequences
17m agoArs TechnicaMicrosoft blames failed server health checks—not hackers—for global outage
Governments, hospitals, courts scrambled by global Microsoft outage.
50m agoArs TechnicaMicrosoft’s global outage may be worse than Amazon's or CrowdStrike's, expert says
Governments, hospitals, courts scrambled by global Microsoft outage.
50m agoThe VergeApple announces release dates for the first Apple Home Collection smart devices
The first few smart home devices and accessories that Apple co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric for its new Apple Home Collection are now available for preorder through the company's online store, with delivery expected in mid-December. Apple announced the collection a month ago as part of a stronger push into the smart home [...]
54m agoTechXploreMicrosoft reports progress as it works to recover email and other services in a global outage
Microsoft said progress is being made in bringing its popular workplace software back online as a global outage enters its second day, disrupting business communications, police emergency calls, court operations and AI tools.
1h agoThe VergeMeta discussed attacking Jonathan Haidt — now even his haters are annoyed
Three years ago, Meta apparently considered a plan to turn public opinion against one of its most influential opponents, Jonathan Haidt. But since the proposal was revealed in court filings last month, it's backfired. In fact, if there's one thing Anxious Generation author Haidt and his critics can agree on, it's being mad at Meta. [...]
1h agoBBC TechnologyWhy is the Microsoft outage lasting so long?
Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.
1h agoThe RegisterOh my Word! Microsoft retires compatibility options, because who needs layouts to stay put
Admins with archives of ancient files brace for the wave of tickets from confused users
2h agoEngadgetWhy Apple's HomeView relies so heavily on your iPhone
To make the HomeView both personal and communal, there was only one place to go.
2h agoBloomberg TechnologyElon Musk’s SpaceX Starship: Why the Rocket Is Critical to Its Future
For the full experience visit: SpaceX’s Future Hinges on Starship. Can It Deliver?
2h agoTechCrunchMicrosoft's latest email outage turned into a full blown global cloud crisis
Microsoft's day-long outage began with Outlook and Teams, and ended up taking much of the company's cloud services offline. Microsoft says it's gradually restoring service.
3h agoThe VergeApple should have made the MacBook logo RGB
When Apple CEO John Ternus announced the first touchscreen Mac last month, the biggest reaction in the room wasn't for the PROLED MacBook Pro's OLED touchscreen or the thinner and lighter chassis; it was for the illuminated lid logo. It's a throwback to the light-up logos on the old MacBooks, which Apple started phasing out [...]
3h agoEngadgetSurface Laptop Ultra review: The most powerful Surface yet, but it still lags behind Apple
Microsoft's latest Surface is a beautiful flagship device for NVIDIA's RTX Spark.
3h agoTom's HardwareJapanese workers return to fax machines during ongoing Microsoft 365 outage
Japanese workers are breaking out fax machines to deal with Microsoft's 365 outage.
3h agoThe VergeMicrosoft's massive Outlook outage continues
Service is gradually starting to recover for Microsoft Outlook and 365 after an almost two-day outage impacting millions of users around the world. While some apps and features are still running in a degradated state, some people (including Verge staffers) are reporting that access to their emails has been restored, though the flow of Outlook [...]
3h agoBBC TechnologyCourts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world
From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world.
4h agoBBC TechnologyHow the Microsoft outage has been felt worldwide
From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world.
5h agoTom's HardwareGrab this 8BitDo wireless controller for your gaming PC and Switch 2 at its lowest ever price, now $51.12
This 8BitDo Ultimate 2 game controller for your PC or Nintendo Switch is down to a record low price on Amazon right now.
5h agoTom's HardwaremacOS on PC becomes possible again thanks to Apple Silicon translator for x86-64
macOS on PCs becomes possible thanks to Apple Silicon translator for x86-64 — Hackintoshes
6h agoTechXploreMicrosoft outage hits companies and governments worldwide as it struggles to restore services
From Asia to the U.S., Microsoft's outage involving services like Outlook and Teams has dragged on for hours and impacted many users, companies and some government operations as the technology giant struggled to fix the issue.
6h agoBloomberg TechnologyMicrosoft Struggles to Restore Access to Software
Microsoft is racing to restore access to its flagship software half a day after an outage began, leaving users unable to access email and chat services in one of the tech giant’s most severe disruptions in recent memory. Bloomberg's Peter Elstrom has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)
7h agoBBC TechnologyWhat we know about the global Microsoft outage
Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.
9h agoThe RegisterMicrosoft's massive M365 outage stretches past 12 hours as its fixes keep failing
Hasn't completely ruled out cyberattack as cause of incident that's damaged Exchange Online and services that rely on it
9h agoThe RegisterMicrosoft's massive M365 outage stretches past 15 hours as its fixes keep failing
Hasn't completely ruled out cyberattack as cause of incident that's damaged Exchange Online and services that rely on it
9h agoThe RegisterMicrosoft's massive M365 outage stretches past 18 hours as its fixes keep failing
Hasn't completely ruled out cyberattack as cause of incident that's damaged Exchange Online and services that rely on it
9h agoFT TechnologyMicrosoft races to restore services after global outage
Issue affecting Outlook, Teams and other services not caused by ‘malicious or cyber activity’, company says
10h agoBBC TechnologyGlobal Microsoft outage affecting tens of thousands of users
Microsoft said the outage was caused by servers unexpected becoming unavailable, straining other systems.
13h agoBBC TechnologyMicrosoft struggling to restore service as global outage affects Outlook and Teams
Microsoft said the outage was caused by servers unexpected becoming unavailable, straining other systems.
14h agoThe VergeMicrosoft Outlook is still down
Since just before 1PM ET on Thursday, reports have come in from around the world that people can't access their Outlook email, either through the web or apps. Microsoft quickly acknowledged the issue from its Microsoft 365 Status account, saying that "We've determined a portion of infrastructure is experiencing elevated load across multiple regions, which [...]
16h agoThe RegisterMicrosoft struggling to fix massive cloud outage that's taken down email and Intune
‘Actions taken thus far have not provided the anticipated relief’
17h agoThe VergeXbox owners are getting more customizations for backgrounds and the Guide menu
Microsoft is starting to test new customization options for Xbox consoles today. Xbox Insiders will be able to start testing new rotating backgrounds, new library options for digital games, and the ability to move the Xbox Guide menu to the right-hand side. "Xbox Insiders can now save favorite dynamic backgrounds and shuffle through them automatically," [...]
17h agoThe InformationSpaceX and Tesla Could Announce Merger as Soon as December
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla could unveil a merger as early as next month, Bloomberg reported Thursday. Combining the $1.9 trillion rocket and satellite maker with the $1.5 trillion automaker would represent the largest acquisition on record. An announcement could still slip to early 2027, ...
18h agoThe VergeHere are the 25 original Xbox games you can now play on PC
For the 25th anniversary of Xbox, Microsoft is beginning to make good on its paid "next-gen game preservation" promise. Starting today, you can play 25 different original Xbox games on your Windows PC, as long as you have (or are willing to pay) for digital copies. In July, Microsoft originally launched the idea with just [...]
19h agoTom's HardwareRussia’s Google says nearly 3% of its data was lost after crippling Ukraine drone strikes, opens secret availability zones
Yandex Cloud boasted that it had 'restored access to more than 97% of customer data' after Ukrainian drone attack damage.
19h agoBloomberg TechnologyApple’s Former Chief Chip Architect on Working With Srouji
On this episode of the Power On podcast, Nuvacore Co-Founder Gerard Williams III talks to Mark Gurman about his time at Apple as chief CPU architect and what it was like working alongside chief hardware officer Johny Srouji to develop the company’s groundbreaking A7 and M1 processors. (Source: Bloomberg)
20h agoEngadgetMultiple Microsoft 365 services are experiencing an outage
Outlook and Teams are among the platforms impacted by "elevated load" issues.
20h agoBloomberg TechnologyMicrosoft Says It’s Working to Fix Outlook, Copilot Outage
Microsoft Corp. said it was working to restore access to its bundle of workplace software, saying customers may experience issues connecting to email and other tools.
21h agoArs TechnicaUkraine says SpaceX Starshield is restricted again; SpaceX claims it isn’t
Report: Ukraine suspects speeds limits are intended to help Russia in peace talks.
21h agoThe VergeMicrosoft Outlook is down
Over the last hour or so, reports have come in from around the world that people can't access their Outlook email, either through the web or apps. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue from its Microsoft 365 Status account, saying that "We've determined a portion of infrastructure is experiencing elevated load across multiple regions, which is [...]
21h agoTechCrunchMicrosoft's Outlook email hit by new outage
Microsoft hasn't yet given a cause for the outage, which is affecting Outlook email users.
21h agoThe Verge25 years later, Xbox is trying to reinvent itself again
Microsoft has spent the past 25 years trying to shake up the game console market. The original Xbox, which launched on November 15th in 2001, took on an industry dominated by Sony and Nintendo. Twenty-five years later, Xbox finds itself in a similar position. It's not starting from scratch this time around, but to reach [...]
23h agoEngadgetApple Sports adds live UFC updates
The app can deliver real-time stats for each fight on a UFC card.
23h agoThe VergeGoogle Wallet can finally unlock doors with digital home keys
Google has added digital home key support to Google Wallet, allowing Android users to open smart locks by tapping their phone against them or simply approaching. The feature is currently available in public preview for the Google Home app, and will roll out to everyone "over the coming weeks," according to Google's announcement. This was [...]
23h agoThe RegisterMicrosoft has an image problem with November's Windows security update
Zero-size graphics can derail printing, while some admins also face activation failures
23h agoThe VergeA power bank that can quickly charge three gadgets is just $49
Amazon Prime subscribers can jump on a pretty nice deal happening on Ecoflow’s laptop power bank that can deliver up to 140W of power through either of its two USB-C ports. You can snag the limited-time deal happening on the black or silver-colored models for $48.99 (originally $85.79) at Amazon. The 25,000mAh / 90Wh battery [...]
1d agoEngadgetPre-orders for some Apple Home Collection devices will open November 13
You can lock in orders for two LG cameras and a video doorbell.
1d agoThe RegisterMicrosoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 enter their 'permanently vulnerable' era
Upgrade, migrate, but don't prevaricate – time has run out
1d agoThe VergeI reviewed the Apple HomeView, ask me anything
Hi! I'm Jen Tuohy, The Verge's senior smart home reviewer. I've tested every smart display Amazon and Google have ever made, and for the past week I've been testing Apple's first: The $299 HomeView. I put the tabletop and wall-mounted versions through their paces, on my kitchen counter, bedside table, in my office, and on [...]
1d agoBloomberg TechnologyApple HomeView Review: It's a Latecomer, But the Ecosystem Integration is a Plus
Nothing about this smart display is groundbreaking, but it works well and should feel instantly familiar to Apple fans.
1d agoBloomberg TechnologyGoogle, Samsung Launch Sales of Smart Glasses With Warby Parker, Gentle Monster
The eyewear, designed with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, will come in nine different styles.
1d agoThe VergeThe pricey new Apple TV 4K is still the best streamer around
I'm sitting in front of my TV, puppy nuzzled up next to me, with four HomePods spread around my living room - two flanking my TV and one at either end of my couch - connected to the brand new Apple TV 4K. Young Anakin Skywalker hits the throttle and flies through the room. There [...]
1d agoThe VergeI tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competition
It's a weird time to launch a new pair of smart glasses. These last few years, Meta has been the dominant player in pushing a fragile smart glasses resurgence. Unfortunately, its privacy reputation led to the "pervert glasses" moniker. Smart glasses have never been more unpopular. But in the past week, I've been demoing some [...]
1d agoThe VergeApple’s HomeView is my new favorite smart display — but not my daughter’s
The HomeView nails everything I want from a smart display. It's superb at controlling my smart home; it's an excellent hands-free kitchen companion, a good speaker, and a gorgeous digital photo frame. It's also the first Apple smart speaker with Siri AI, which is an improvement, if still slow at times. But Apple has fallen [...]
1d agoEngadgetGoogle really needs you to know it cares about smart glasses privacy
Yes, it's a bit attention-seeking, but some of these policies are genuinely good.
1d agoEngadgetApple HomeView review: A versatile smart display and Siri-powered home hub
With its first smart display, Apple provides a lot of convenience for a variety of tasks in your home.
1d agoEngadgetApple TV 4K (4th gen) review: Still great, but drastically more expensive
The Apple TV 4K remains the best premium streaming box you can buy, but the higher price makes it harder to recommend.
1d agoThe RegisterMicrosoft admits SQL Servers might wobble after October update
Linked server connections can linger long past their welcome
1d agoArs TechnicaReview: Apple's M6 iMac is pricey, but it's still a good choice for a clean desk
Apple's M6 keeps the iMac current without shaking things up much.
1d agoEngadgetNintendo is ending Google and Apple sign-ins early next year
You'll soon no longer be able to use Google and Apple log-ins to access Nintendo.
1d agoTom's HardwareGoogle reworks TPU silicon into specialized systems for agents and security
Google’s TPU 8i Max and TPU 8tx reuse TPU 8i and TPU 8t silicon to target long-context agents and confidential inference.
1d agoThe InformationMeta’s Infrastructure Chief Is Leaving Amid Massive AI Buildout
Meta Platforms is changing the leadership of its massive data-center operation, with longtime executive Santosh Janardhan telling employees that he is stepping down as head of global infrastructure and will leave the company early next year. Dave Brown, a veteran of Amazon Web Services whom ...
1d agoTechCrunchMeta is losing its longtime head of infrastructure
Santosh Janardhan, who originally joined the company in 2009, will be stepping down from his role.
1d agoEngadgetGoogle brings the Gemini app to Apple CarPlay
The chatbot was already available through the Google Maps app.
1d agoEngadgetHow many SpaceX Starship rocket tests have failed?
Thanks to SpaceX's unique approach to testing, the answer isn't so clear-cut.
1d agoArs TechnicaApple is shuttering its 28-year-old online community forum
Apple has already made the forum read-only.
1d agoThe VergeSharge’s eye-catching MacBook charger is over 25 percent off
Looking for a MacBook and device charger that’s as stylish as it is capable? Both Amazon and Sharge are selling the Pixel 140W GaN charger for $69.88 and $69.90, respectively, a $24 discount on its usual price. If you’re not in need of that much wattage but like the style, Sharge is also selling the [...]
2d agoDeepMindAgentic cheminformatics with Google Antigravity
Learn how Google Antigravity and our Cheminformatics Skills accelerate drug discovery workflows, search compounds, and propose novel rigidified macrocycles.
9d ago