CrowdStrike outage affected 8.5 million devices: Microsoft

Microsoft has revealed that the recent CrowdStrike-related incident affected approximately 8.5 million Windows devices. This figure represents less than 1 percent of Windows machines worldwide, according to a blog post written by David Weston, Microsoft’s vice president of enterprise and OS security.

This is the first time that Microsoft or CrowdStrike has publicly released concrete details about the scope of the recent disruption. The issue was the result of an update to CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software, which caused crashes on affected Windows systems. It’s worth noting that Mac and Linux devices were not affected by this incident.

Early Access Pass on Realme Watch S2 AI-powered smartwatch

Ahead of the launch of Realme Watch S2, the company has rolled out an exclusive pre-launch offer for prospective customers. By getting an early access R-Pass, they can secure a significant price cut on the new smartwatch. This special offer gives buyers a discount of Rs 700 on the purchase of the device during a limited time frame of 48 hours, from July 30 to July 31.

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Instagram New Feature: Meta Owned App Adds New Way To Interact

Instagram, the photo-sharing app from Meta, is expanding its Notes feature. Users can now add Notes to Reels and posts within the app. Your followers can leave Notes via the posts menu, providing a new way to interact with your friends’ Reels and feed posts. This option works the same for both types of posts. According to Social Media Today, these Notes are temporary and will remain visible for three days. The report also notes that only mutual followers will be able to leave Notes on your Reels or posts.

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Lava Blaze X is available for purchase

Lava’s latest smartphone model, the Blaze X, was recently launched. The device, which was unveiled last week, is now available for purchase via the company’s official online store and Amazon India. In a bid to entice potential buyers, both platforms are offering special introductory deals on the new handset. The recently launched Lava Blaze X comes in two colour options – a vibrant Starlight Purple and a sleek Titanium Grey. Potential buyers can choose from three different memory configurations, each with different price points.

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