TECHNOLOGY
FAA software that grounded 10K flights in US is '30 years old'
As a result of a massive nationwide technical glitch, more than 10,000 flights in and out of the US were delayed on Wednesday, while more than 1,300 others were cancelled. According to a report in CNN, the FAA software that failed causing more than 10k+ flight delays is "30 years old and at least 6 years away from being updated".
Apple working on AR shopping feature on iPhone: Report
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, this feature is likely to allow customers to point their iPhone towards a product like a Mac in an Apple Store and immediately receive its details like pricing and specifications in an overlay on their screen, reports MacRumors. Gurman said the iPhone maker has been working on this feature from at least 2020 and has been testing it at stores in recent months.
Samsung unveils new PC SSD for gaming
The 'PM9C1a' is integrated with a new controller based on the tech giant's cutting-edge 5-nanometer (nm) process and the company's 7th-generation V-NAND technology, Samsung said in a blogpost on Thursday. The new SSD will soon be available in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage capacities in M.2 form factor (22mm x 30mm, 22mm x 42mm, 22mm x 80mm).
Twitter working on in-app currency to help creators earn
This new feature was spotted by app researchers Jane Manchun Wong and Nima Owji, who shared it on the micro-blogging platform on Tuesday. The screenshot posted by both researchers mentioned, "Coins allow you to support creators who Tweet great content. Unused coins are kept in your balance."
Apple introduces new tool for business
With this new tool, all businesses can now directly manage their information in the interactive Apple Maps place card, such as inviting customers to take actions like ordering food or making a reservation directly from Maps, the tech giant said in a blogpost on Wednesday.
Google hits back in US search antitrust lawsuit, says doesn't block rivals
The US Department of Justice and a coalition of state attorneys general had sued Google in 2020 under the Donald Trump administration. The complaint alleged that Google used its "incumbent power" and its Android operating system to lock up the search market, denying competitors "vital distribution, scale, and product recognition".
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra may feature 150x zoom camera
According to tipster @RGcloudS, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is likely to feature a telephoto camera with "Gen4" optics and an aperture between F2.5 and F.9, reports SamMobile. Both of these will make it possible for the telephoto camera to take pictures with a 150x zoom, which is 50 per cent more than the Galaxy S22's 100x Space Zoom.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series pre-order now available in India
Customers can pre-reserve the new Galaxy S series by paying a token amount of Rs 1,999 on the company's official website, Samsung Exclusive Stores, Amazon and leading retail outlets, the tech giant said in a statement. Consumers who pre-reserve the S23 series smartphone will get a benefit worth Rs 5,000. However, to avail the benefit, consumers must purchase and activate the device before March 31.
Cyber criminals accessed staff data in ransomware attack: The Guardian
An internal email, seen by The Record, said that it is "now clear that we experienced a highly sophisticated cyber attack involving unauthorised third-party access to parts of our network, which appears to have been triggered by a phishing attack." The cyber attack was described as affecting many of the company's key systems, the IT network and "some" of its data.
Twitter planning to sell inactive usernames via online auctions
According to The New York Times, engineers at the company are planning to organise online auctions where people can bid for usernames or Twitter handles. It is still unclear how much Twitter will charge for selling inactive usernames. "The company has discussed selling some user names through online auctions, people with knowledge of the plans said," according to the report.
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