Month: January 2023
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Microsoft 365 Services Experience Widespread Outage: Company Investigates Networking Configuration Issue
On January 25th, a widespread Microsoft 365 outage left thousands of users around the world unable to access several of the company’s products. In the early morning hours, Microsoft announced that users were experiencing difficulties with services such as Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, Outlook, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Graph, PowerBi, and the Microsoft…
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iOS 16.3 Update: Apple Introduces Physical Key Support for Enhanced Device Security
As predicted Apple just dropped iOS 16.3, one of the biggest changes is the option to use physical security keys for two-factor authentication (2FA) of your Apple ID. This is a game changer for anyone who takes their device security seriously. Physical key support can provide protection against phishing scams that try to trick you…
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ChatGPT: Revolutionary or Simply Well-Constructed? Experts Weigh In On Technology
In a recent gathering of press and executives on Zoom, Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta, stated that in terms of underlying techniques, ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is not particularly innovative. He emphasized that while the technology may be perceived as revolutionary by the public, it is simply well-constructed and not unique in comparison…
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Microsoft and OpenAI Announce Extended Partnership with Multi-Billion Dollar Investment
Microsoft and OpenAI have announced an extended partnership, with Microsoft investing a significant sum into the research lab. This new investment follows previous investments made by Microsoft in 2019 and 2021. According to a statement released by OpenAI, the funds will be used to continue independent research and to develop AI that is increasingly safe,…
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343 Industries Assures Fans They Will Continue to Make Halo Games
343 Industries, the studio behind the Halo franchise, has released a statement assuring fans that the company will continue to produce Halo games despite recent staff layoffs and rumours that the studio was ceasing development. The official Halo Twitter account posted a message from studio head Pierre Hintze, which stated that 343 will continue to…
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Google Announces 12,000 Job Losses
To say this week has been a difficult one for big tech is an understatement. Both Microsoft and Amazon recently announced huge job losses and now Google have followed suit. In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the company will be cutting 12,000 jobs, approximately 6% of its total workforce. Pichai stated…
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Apple Announces HomePod 2
Apple has announced a revised version of it’s 2018 HomePod. The HomePod 2 is designed to deliver exceptional audio quality, with rich, deep bass and clear, detailed highs. It features a custom-engineered high-excursion woofer, a powerful motor that drives the diaphragm 20mm, a built-in bass-EQ mic, and a beamforming array of five tweeters around the…
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Google Stadia Finally Closes it’s Doors
After over 3 years in operation Google Stadia was finally shut down on January 18th. This closure is sad for some because it was a very convenient way of playing games. However the service has had it’s detractors since it started and many gaming media outlets and YouTubers saw it’s closure coming right from the…
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Google Releases Stadia Controller Bluetooth Functionality
Now that Stadia’s death is imminent, Google have released a tool to update the Stadia Controller’s firmware and provide Bluetooth functionality. This is a good move by Google as it will help eliminate e-waste and give gamers another wireless controller option for their devices. If you want to update your Stadia controller, head over to…
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Apple’s iOS 16.3 to release next week: New Features, Security Measures and Black History Month Celebrations
Apple just announced iOS 16.3 is set to be released next week. It’s a relatively subdued update, plus they’re celebrating Black History Month with a new Unity wallpaper for the iPhone lock screen and a Unity face for the Apple Watch, both of these features release next week and require iOS 16.3 to work, hence…