TikTok Is Back After 4 Hours Long Outage
Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok says it has resolved a technical issue that left some users unable to access the app for around four hours.
Google Will Send Air Raid Alerts To Android Phones In Ukraine
Google announced that Android users in Ukraine will get air raid alerts directly on their phones before expected attacks happen near them.
Biden Signs Executive Order On Cryptocurrencies
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order calling on the government to examine the risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies, placing great urgency on the research and development of a possible digital American dollar.
Instagram Shuts Down Boomerang And Hyperlapse Standalone Apps
Instagram has removed its standalone Boomerang as well as Hyperlapse apps from Apple's App Store and Google Play.
NASA To Get Over $24 Billion In New US Budget Bill For 2022
NASA will get over $24 billion for space missions for the fiscal year 2022 if the US Congress is able to pass a newly-devised omnibus spending bill.
Twitter Tests Changes To Make Image Descriptions Easier To Access
Twitter has announced that it is testing new accessibility features to make alt text descriptions significantly more useful and prominent for everyone on the platform.
AMD Admits A Bug Causing Stuttering Issues With Some Ryzen PCs
Chip-Maker AMD has admitted that a bug is causing stuttering issues with some Ryzen chip-based PC systems after several users reported performance issues on the online discussion forum Reddit.
SpaceX Launches 48 New Starlink Satellites Into Orbit
SpaceX has successfully launched 48 new Starlink satellites into orbit.
Sony Suspends PlayStation Store And Console Sales In Russia
Sony's gaming division Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it would stop hardware shipments and software launches in Russia, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Amazon Suspends Shipments And Prime Video Streaming In Russia
Amazon has suspended shipment of retail products to customers based in Russia and Belarus, and will no longer provide customers with access to its streaming service Prime Video in Russia.
Sodinokibi/REvil Ransomware Defendant Extradited To United States And Arraigned In Texas
A man charged with conducting ransomware attacks against multiple victims, including the July 2021 attack against Kaseya, made his initial appearance and was arraigned today in the Northern District of Texas.
Google Expands ‘Project Shield’ To Protect Governments From Hacking
Tech giant Google has expanded eligibility for 'Project Shield', its free protection against DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks, to protect Ukrainian government websites, embassies worldwide and other governments in close proximity to stay online, protect themselves and continue to offer their crucial services.
Twitter Trying To Fully Restore Service In Russia
The microblogging site Twitter is trying to fully restore its services in Russia as users report "increasing difficulty" accessing its platform amid the Ukraine invasion and the country's growing restrictions on Big Tech.
Ransomware Gang Breaches 52 US Critical Infrastructure Organizations: FBI
FBI says the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has breached the networks of at least 52 organizations from multiple US critical infrastructure sectors.
Internet Backbone Provider Shuts Off Service In Russia
Cogent Communications has cut ties with Russian customers over its invasion of Ukraine, as reported by The Washington Post.
TikTok Temporarily Bans New Video Creation In Russia
TikTok is suspending new video uploads and live streams on its app in Russia.
Apple Starts Taking Donations For UNICEF Ukraine Effort
Apple is prompting users to donate to UNICEF, with banners and notices on its website and in some apps urging customers to aid Ukraine.
Microsoft Acquires AI Giant Nuance For $16 Billion
Microsoft has completed its $19.7 billion of Nuance, a company that specializes in artificial intelligence that also has a strong foothold in the medical industry.
Apple Working On Studio Display With 7K Resolution
Apple is reportedly working on an "Apple Studio Display" which at 7K will be higher resolution than the current Pro Display XDR.
Paypal Shuts Down Services In Russia
PayPal has suspended its services in Russia in the wake of the Ukraine invasion.
