oracle Oracle Secures Partnership to Manage TikTok US Operations Oracle wins a deal to serve as TikTok's trusted technology partner in the US, taking over the app's cloud management just after Microsoft's acquisition bid falls through.
microsoft Microsoft Unveils Affordable Xbox Series S With 1440p Gaming Focus Microsoft reveals the $299 Xbox Series S, an affordable next-gen console that packs the same CPU as the Series X but targets 1440p gaming. The budget-friendly system promises four times the processing power of the original Xbox One.
xbox series x Microsoft Announces Xbox Series X Launch Date and Pricing Microsoft reveals the Xbox Series X hits stores on November 10th for $499, with preorders opening September 22nd. The company also expands its Xbox All Access subscription program to 12 countries.
tiktok TikTok Scrambles to Remove Graphic Suicide Video Circulating on Platform TikTok is actively removing a disturbing suicide video that started spreading on Sunday night and is banning accounts that re-upload the clip. Creators are warning followers to watch out for the video, which some users hide inside otherwise innocent-looking content.
amazon Former NSA Director Keith Alexander Joins Amazon's Board of Directors Amazon appoints retired Gen. Keith Alexander, the former head of the NSA and US Cyber Command, to its board of directors. The controversial move brings significant defense contracting expertise to the tech giant.
qualcomm Qualcomm Brings 5G to Budget Devices and Laptops at IFA 2020 Qualcomm expands its 5G processor lineup by adding support to its budget-friendly 4-Series chips and launching its first 5G processor specifically designed for laptops.
ifa 2020 IFA 2020 Brings Major Tech Launches Despite Smaller In-Person Attendance Europe's biggest tech trade show adapts to a smaller scale this year but still delivers huge announcements from top tech brands. Fans can stream the event online to catch all the new laptop and smartphone reveals.
nasa NASA Perseverance Rover Finds Potential Biosignatures in Martian Rock NASA's Perseverance rover unearths the closest evidence yet to past life on Mars, with validated results showing potential biosignatures inside a specific rock sample. The robotic explorer continues to collect core samples for eventual return to Earth.
microsoft Microsoft Patches Critical Wormable DNS Server Flaw in July Update Microsoft's July 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 123 vulnerabilities, headlined by a critical, wormable remote code execution flaw in Windows DNS Server known as SIGRed. The update also addresses several serious Hyper-V RemoteFX vulnerabilities.
microsoft Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 123 Flaws Including Critical Wormable DNS Bug Microsoft releases fixes for 123 vulnerabilities during its July 2020 Patch Tuesday, including 18 critical flaws and a highly dangerous wormable DNS Server bug. Administrators strongly advise installing these updates immediately to secure Windows systems.
sigred Critical 17-Year Windows DNS Bug Grants Hackers Domain Admin Access Check Point researchers uncover SIGRed, a critical 17-year-old Windows DNS vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain Domain Administrator privileges.
comet neowise Spectacular Comet NEOWISE Delivers Best Northern Hemisphere Show Since 1997 Comet NEOWISE is currently wowing early risers with a stunning naked-eye display, easily outperforming recent comets ATLAS and SWAN. The celestial visitor is now shifting its visibility to the evening sky as it heads back toward the outer solar system.
hong kong Hong Kong Citizens Scrub Data as Apps Face Global Privacy Scrutiny A new national security law forces Hong Kong residents to delete their digital footprints while major apps like Tim Hortons, Reddit, and LinkedIn face backlash over unauthorized user tracking.
spacex SpaceX Scrubs Tenth Starlink Satellite Launch Due to Weather SpaceX calls off its tenth Starlink mission from Florida just moments before liftoff due to poor weather conditions. The company plans to announce a new target launch date soon.
robotics investments Robotics Sector Secures $1.9 Billion in Funding During July 2020 Robotics companies attract over $1.9 billion across 47 transactions in July 2020, showing steady investor interest despite the global pandemic. Autonomous vehicles lead the funding rounds, followed by drones and healthcare robots.