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  • Here’s Why This Country Was Unaffected By Microsoft Outage Triggered By CrowdStrike? ,

    New Delhi: A global outage at Microsoft has affected almost all sectors, including finance (stock market, banks, and NBFCs), public transport, aviation, businesses, media, and hospitality. Many computers crashed with a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) error. This outage was mainly due to a problem with CrowdStrike, which caused Microsoft systems to fail to boot correctly.

    However, according to a report by the South China Morning Post, China was mostly unaffected by the outage. The country’s airlines and banks were not impacted by the tech glitch, and operations at Beijing’s airports remained normal, according to Chinese state media.

    Why was China less affected?

    China’s minimal impact from the global outage is largely because of its reduced reliance on foreign service providers for cybersecurity and operations. The country has actively worked to decrease the use of foreign systems and hardware in its sectors. This strategy is the main reason why China experienced much less disruption compared to the United States, Europe, and parts of South Asia.

    Chinese Tech Infrastructure Stays Strong

    Reports indicate that while foreign businesses and hotel chains in China were affected by the outage, most of China’s infrastructure and institutions were not. Airports in neighboring countries like India, Nepal, and Pakistan faced operational issues, but Beijing and Shanghai airports functioned normally. This contrast is notable as advanced airports in the UK and US were significantly impacted by the outage.

    What is CrowdStrike?

    CrowdStrike is a global security software provider, serving numerous Fortune 500 companies, including major banks, healthcare, and energy firms. Affected systems often display the Blue Screen of Death and fail to restart properly. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, CrowdStrike operates in over 170 countries and employed more than 7,900 people as of January.

    What is blue screen of death?

    The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) appears when the Windows operating system encounters a critical error and crashes. While the BSOD signifies that Windows has reached an unstable state and can’t continue running safely, it is frequently triggered by relatively minor issues that can be resolved easily.

  • Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024: Big Discounts On iPhone Models; Gaming Earbuds Also Get Price Cut; Check Top Deals Here |

    New Delhi: The Amazon Prime Day sale 2024 is in its final leg! Hurry and snag the best deals before it’s too late. This is your last chance to save big on iPhone models, gaming wearables, accessories like earbuds, smartwatches and more. These exclusive offers provide exceptional deals on gadgets designed to elevate your lifestyle without breaking the bank.

    Let’s explore some standout deals that will make this Prime Day memorable before the sale ends.

    Deals On iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15

    The iPhone 15 Plus, originally launched at Rs 89,900, is now available for Rs 81,499. The iPhone 15, which debuted at Rs. 79,900, can be yours for Rs 70,900. The iPhone 14 Plus, with a launch price of Rs 79,900, is now offered at Rs 64,999. The iPhone 14, initially priced at Rs 69,999, is down to Rs 61,790. Meanwhile, the iPhone 13, originally launched at Rs. 59,900, is now available for Rs. 48,799.

    MacBook Pro 1250 cc

    Under this deal, the MacBook is available at Rs 66,990. It is one of the most budget-friendly options for experiencing the latest AI features, also referred to as Apple Intelligence. It boasts a robust 10-hour battery life and efficiently manages everyday tasks such as web browsing, video streaming, and even some AAA gaming titles.

    Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic LTE

    Consumers can enjoy a massive 79 per cent discount on this product, now priced at just Rs 8,999, down from the original MRP of Rs 42,999. The watch is compatible with Android devices, it supports over 90 workouts and integrates with Wear OS for seamless app connectivity.

    boAt Immortal Katana Blade in Ear TWS Gaming Earbuds

    The gaming earbuds are available at Rs 1,999 after receiving a 50 per cent discount on the product. The gaming experience is enhanced with a latency of just 50ms, ensuring minimal lag during intense sessions. Enjoy up to 50 hours of uninterrupted playtime thanks to the efficient ASAP charge feature.

    The 13mm driver, combined with Gliding Blade Sound technology, delivers rich and immersive audio. Complementing these features is the sleek metal glider design, complete with customizable RGB LEDs for a visually striking look.

  • Microsoft Systems Global Outage: 5 Indian AMCs Report Disruptions In Functioning |

    New Delhi: Mutual fund industry AMFI on Saturday said the outage in Microsoft services impacted five asset management companies, which reported disruptions to some important functions but the issues were resolved during the day.

    A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday. A new CrowdStrike (cybersecurity software firm) update was cited as the cause of the outage, which impacted Windows-based desktops and laptops.

    In a statement on Saturday, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), said that all the asset management companies (AMCs), their Mutual Funds and Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) functioned without any impact.

    “Out of the 44 AMCs, there were 5 AMCs who reported disruptions to some important functions, which were resolved during the day and did not have any material impact on operations,” it added.

    Overall, the Indian mutual funds industry did not witness any significant impact on daily activities, the AMFI noted.

    On Friday, Edelweiss Mutual Fund on Besides, several traders in India faced operational disruption on Friday as a global service outage of Microsoft systems affected many brokerages, including 5paisa, IIFL Securities, Motilal Oswal and Angel One. Some brokerages later stated that their systems were restored.

    The glitch affected not only broking firms but also disrupted airline operations. Adding further, the outage impacted 10 banks and NBFCs, causing minor disruptions that were either resolved or in the process of being resolved.

    However, stock exchanges and financial institutions largely remained unaffected by the tech glitch.

  • Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 Max Smartwatch Launched In India Under Rs 2,500 With AI Features; Check Specs, Price |

    New Delhi: The homegrown brand Noise has launched the Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 Max smartwatch in the Indian market after launching the Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 in April. The smart wearable comes in Calm Silver Link, Blue, and Black Link color options.

    The smartwatch is equipped with AI Create to create AI-based watch faces.

    Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 Max Price And Availability:

    The smartwatch is priced at Rs 2,499 for Indian consumers. However, if pre-booked for Rs 299, it can be availed at a special price of Rs 1,999. It will be available for purchase on the company’s official website, Flipkart, and Amazon.

    Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 Max Specifications:

    The smartwatch boasts a 1.96-inch AMOLED squarish always-on display, which is larger than the 1.85-inch display on the Noise ColorFit Pulse 4. It includes a functional crown and over 100 watch faces. The Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 Max features TruSync, Bluetooth v5.3 connectivity, and a voice command option. Users can save up to 10 contacts and access recent calls. With over 100 sports modes, it helps users stay fit and active.

    The watch includes an AI Create feature for creating AI-based watch faces and an AI Search feature, allowing users to find answers to their queries within seconds without touching the display. It offers up to 7 days of battery life on a single charge and has an IP68 rating, making it dustproof and capable of being submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes without damage.

    Notably, there are several smartwatches available in the market to compete with the Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 Max. The alternatives include Fire-Boltt Combat and Redmi Watch 3 Active under Rs 2,500 in India.

  • Multi-Audio Track Feature: Instagram Allows Users To Add Up To 20 Audio Track On Single Reel |

    Instagram New Feature: Meta-owned photos and video-sharing platform Instagram has launched a new multi-audio tracks feature for Reels. This feature allows users to add up to 20 audio tracks or songs to a single reel and visually align audio with elements like text, stickers, and clips while editing in the app.

    The new multi-audio track feature will enhance the creative potential of their content and is now rolling out across the globe and has already started appearing in India. It also provides flexibility in pairing the right tracks with the right clips, enabling more personalized content creation.

    Furthermore, the feature also includes a fade effect for overlapping audio clips, ensuring smooth transitions within the content.

    How To Use Multi-Audio Track Feature On Instagram Reels?

    Update the Instagram App:

    Ensure the latest Instagram app version is installed by checking for updates in the App Store or Google Play Store to access the newest features and improvements.

    Open Instagram’s Video Editor:

    Open Instagram, start a new Reel or edit an existing one, and find the “Add to Mix” option to access the video editor for further customization.

    Select and Customize Tracks:

    Choose the desired music tracks for your video on Instagram and customize the audio mix by selecting specific sections of the tracks to match your preferences.

    Publish and Share Your Reel:

    Once satisfied with the audio mix and video content, publish your Reel so other users can utilize the chosen track in their videos.

  • Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale: Best Smartphone Offers On Redmi 13 5G, OnePlus And More; Here’s How To Get Prime Membership |

    New Delhi: Amazon has rolled out the eighth edition of its celebrated Prime Day sale. This year the e-commerce giant has some of the biggest deals and offers from consumer electronics brands. The Amazon sale is offering unbeatable deals on some of the hottest mobile phones on the market.

    Now, this is the perfect time to upgrade your smartphone with prices slashed across the board. Prime Day has seen significant growth in memberships from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in recent years, driven by the brand’s ongoing investments in delivery capabilities and return experience.

    Best Amazon Deals On Smartphones:

    Redmi 13 5G:

    Under this sale, the smartphone offers you a substantial discount of 22 per cent, reducing the price from the original MRP of Rs 17,999 to an attractive Rs 13,998. The smartphone runs Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14 out of the box, succeeding the Redmi 12 5G. It features a 6.79-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 450 nits peak brightness.

    Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G AI Smartphone:

    The smartphone is available at 47 percent discount and users can purchase now for just Rs 79,999. The original MRP was Rs 1,49,999. It is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and comes with S-Pen in the box. The phone is loaded with a Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable battery.

    OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G And OnePlus 12 5G (12GB RAM, 256GB Storage):

    The Nord CE 4 Lite 5G smartphone receives a discount of Rs 5 per cent. The phone is now available at Rs 19,999. Under this sale, users can enjoy an 8 per cent discount on the OnePlus 12 5G smartphone, now available for Rs 59,999. The original MRP was Rs 64,999.

    Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (Midnight Blue, 6GB, 128GB):

    Under this sale, users can take advantage of a 39 per cent discount, with the price now reduced to Rs 14,999 from the original MRP of Rs 24,499. The smartphone packs a stunning visual with a 120Hz sAMOLED display and captures every moment with a 50MP triple camera featuring No Shake Cam. The phone is loaded with a 6000mAh battery. The phone gets 4 generations of OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates for a future-proof device.

    Realme GT 6T:

    The smartphone is priced at Rs 30,998, but with a Rs 4,000 coupon, you can purchase it for Rs 26,998. It features a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset and boasts a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with a 1.5K resolution.

    iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G:

    The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is available on Amazon at an effective price of Rs 29,999 after bank offers. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and comes with 8GB of RAM. It features a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a local peak brightness level of 3000 nits.

    How To Get Amazon Prime Membership?

    Users can become Amazon Prime members by choosing from three available plans: Prime Annual for Rs 1,499 per year, Prime Lite for Rs 799 per year, and Prime Shopping Edition for Rs 399. The Amazon Prime membership benefits include free delivery, access to Prime Video. , Amazon Music, Prime Reading, and Prime Gaming.

  • CrowdStrike Says Single Software Update Behind Microsoft Windows Crash |

    New Delhi: As the Microsoft Windows crash created mayhem globally, cyber-security platform CrowdStrike on Friday said it is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts.

    The company said Apple Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted.

    George Kurtz, President and CEO of CrowdStrike, said in a post on

    “The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed. We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous updates on our website,” he said.

    The ongoing global outage of the US tech giant Microsoft has affected millions of users across the world, including in India, where airlines and airport services are majorly hit.

    Millions of Microsoft Windows users are experiencing the “Blue Screen of Death” error that causes their computers to shut down or restart.

    A Microsoft spokesperson said they are “aware of an issue affecting Windows devices due to an update from a third-party software platform”. “We anticipate a resolution is forthcoming,” said Microsoft.

  • Microsoft Windows Global Outage: CERT-In Issues Advisory, Suggests Measures To Fix It |

    New Delhi: The government’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In has issued an advisory on the outage of Microsoft Windows owing to CrowdStrike agent ‘Falcon Sensor’ update.

    Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, informing about the advisory on social media platform

    The CERT-In has given it a “Severity Rating and said it outage of Microsoft Windows is due to crowd stike agent Falcon Sensor update.

    The concerned Windows hosts are experiencing a “Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)” related to Falcon Sensor.

    “It has been reported that Windows hosts related to Crowd strike agent “Falcon Sensor” are facing outages and getting crashed due to recent update received in the product. The concerned windows hosts are experiencing a “Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)” related to Falcon Sensor,” said the cyber security agency.

    Microsoft Windows Global Outage: CERT-In has also suggested steps for customers to mitigate the issue

    The issues occurred in the latest update of CrowdStrike and the changes have been reverted by the Crowd Strike Team. If hosts are still crashing and unable to stay online to receive the Channel File Changes, the following steps can be used as work around for this issue:

    – Boot Windows into Safe Mode or the Windows Recovery Environment

    – Navigate to the C:WindowsSystem32driversCrowdStrike directory

    – Locate the file matching “C-00000291*.sys”, and delete it.

    -Boot the host normally.

    CERT-In has also advised users to check the latest updates from Crowd Strike portal.

  • Flipkart GOAT Sale 2024: Massive Discounts On Top Smartphones Starting July 20– Details Here |

    New Delhi: Flipkart, the e-commerce platform owned by Walmart has announced its Greatest of All Time (GOAT) sale for 5 days. Shoppers can find a wide range if deals and discounts on smartphones, TVs, home and kitchen appliances and accessories.

    When does the Flipkart GOAT (Greatest of All Time) sale 2024 start?

    The Flipkart GOAT (Greatest of All Time) sale 2024 is scheduled in India from tomorrow, July 20 and will run through July 25. Flipkart will start sharing more details about the sale offers today at 6 pm.

    ANNOUNCING the Flipkart GOAT Sale!

    Get ready for Flipkart’s Greatest Of All Time GOAT Sale! Watch our superstar goats reveal the epic deals and steals. Don’t miss out – GOAT bano bakra nahi! pic.twitter.com/qDBo2GYjVA — Flipkart (@Flipkart) July 11, 2024

    Will Flipkart Plus members get early access to the sale offers?

    Flipkart Plus members will get early access to sale offers starting today, July 19. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Prime Day sale will run from July 20-21. During the Flipkart sale, buyers can enjoy an instant discount of 10% up to Rs 5,000 when using credit cards from Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and IDFC First Bank.

    Deals on Top Smartphones During Flipkart’s GOAT Sale

    During the Flipkart GOAT Sale there are some exciting smartphone deals to check out. You can grab the iPhone 14 Plus for Rs 53,999, the Google Pixel 7 for Rs 32,999, and the Motorola Edge 50 Pro for Rs 27,999. The Poco X6 Pro will be available for up to Rs 22,999.

    Furthermore, the Google Pixel 8, originally priced at Rs 75,999 will be offered at Rs 47,999. The Vivo T2 Pro 5G will be reduced to Rs 20,999 from Rs 26,999, and the Realme P1 5G will be available for Rs 14,999, down by Rs 1,000.

    Newly launched, the CMF Phone 1 will be on sale today at an effective price of Rs 14,999 with bank offers. Also, the Poco M6 Pro will start at Rs 8,999.

  • Tech for Good: How Technology is solving The issues related to Society and Environment |

    Technology has a greater capacity than ever to address social and environmental issues in a time when it permeates every part of our lives. Around the world, cutting-edge tech solutions are having a big influence on everything from tackling climate change to expanding access to healthcare. Here are some examples of how technology is being used for social good.

    Fighting Climate Change With AI and big data:

    Big data and artificial intelligence (AI) are completely changing how we think about climate change. These technologies are being used by organizations to evaluate massive environmental data sets, forecast trends, and determine the best ways to cut carbon emissions. AI models are being developed by companies such as Google and IBM to optimize energy usage in buildings and industrial operations, resulting in a large reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

    Clear Energy Innovations:

    The transition to sustainable energy is being driven by technological developments. Advancements in materials and energy storage systems have led to increased efficiency and affordability in solar and wind generating technologies. With their solar panels and battery storage systems, companies like Tesla are setting the standard, empowering individuals and organizations to produce and store sustainable energy while lowering their dependency on fossil fuels.

    Education For All:

    People all over the world may now access learning resources thanks to edtech platforms, which are democratizing education. Offering free or reasonably priced courses, Khan Academy, Coursera, and Duolingo promote lifelong learning and skill development. In order to improve education in disciplines like science and history, immersive learning experiences are also being created using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

    Enhancing Healthcare Access:

    Access to healthcare is becoming more equitable thanks to telemedicine and mobile health (mHealth) apps, particularly in rural and underdeveloped areas. People who might not otherwise have access to healthcare can now get virtual consultations thanks to platforms like Teladoc and Doctor on Demand. Furthermore, the accuracy and speed of disease identification are being improved by AI-driven diagnostics, allowing for earlier intervention and better health outcomes.

    Dealing with Hunger and Food Waste:

    In order to improve food security and reduce waste, technology is vital. To keep food from going to waste, apps like Too Good To Go and Olio link customers with excess food from grocery shops and restaurants. By maximizing crop yields and resource utilization, precision agriculture—powered by IoT (Internet of Things) devices and drones—helps farmers ensure more effective and sustainable food production.

    In conclusion, technology is becoming an increasingly important tool for resolving environmental and societal problems. With technology developing at an ever-increasing rate, positive change and a sustainable future are within reach. Solving the most important problems facing the world will require embracing and funding these technologies.