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Microsoft Discontinues Windows Insider MVP Program

In a surprising development, Microsoft has decided to bring an end to its Windows Insider MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Program. This decision was confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement provided to The Register. The company revealed its intention to retire the program as of December 31, 2023, with existing Windows Insider MVPs being invited to join… Read More »

Okta Faces Market Hit after Security Breach

Okta’s market value plummeted by over $2 billion post the revelation of a security breach in its support systems. This occurrence joins a list of previous security issues linked to Okta and its services, notably the cyber attacks on casinos that left numerous Las Vegas hotel rooms inoperative for days.

BlockFi’s Bankruptcy Recovery Amidst Crypto Chaos

Crypto lending company, BlockFi, has declared its successful emergence from bankruptcy, effective October 24. In the financial world, ’emergence’ refers to a company’s ability to successfully reorganize its finances to start repaying its creditors. BlockFi’s emergence signifies the start of the recovery process for customer assets held by third parties and the continuation of reconciling customer claims.

Anticipated iMac Update from Apple

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman forecasts an imminent Apple iMac unveiling, potentially slated for Monday, October 30 or Tuesday, October 31. His insights stem from both well-placed sources privy to Apple’s intentions and the noticeable stock shortages of certain Mac models both online and in Apple’s brick-and-mortar establishments.

Chrome’s New IP Protection Feature

Google is set to pilot its “IP Protection” for Chrome, aimed at enhancing user privacy by anonymizing IP addresses through proxy servers. This initiative addresses the covert use of IP addresses in tracking user behavior across the web.