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Windows 11 24H2 Update Is Crashing Selected Ubisoft Games
- Microsoft is blocking the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers running certain Ubisoft games due to compatibility issues.
- Games such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Origins, and Star Wars Outlaws are crashing, freezing, or experiencing audio issues after the update.
- Ubisoft has released a temporary hotfix for Star Wars Outlaws and is working on a permanent fix for other games.
- Users are advised not to force the update until the issue is resolved, and Microsoft recommends using Task Manager to close unresponsive games.
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New Virtual Display Feature Enhances Android’s Premier Mirroring Tool
- Scrcpy, a popular Android screen mirroring app, has introduced a new virtual display feature in its latest update.
- The Scrcpy 3.0 update allows users to generate and mirror a secondary display from their Android device to their PC.
- While most Android devices show a secondary launcher activity on the virtual display, a blank screen may appear in the absence of a launcher.
- Scrcpy's command-line interface sets it apart from other mirroring apps, making it more suitable for users with technical knowledge.
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Spoofing via CVE-2024-49040 | Kaspersky official blog
- CVE-2024-49040 is a vulnerability in Exchange Server that allows spoofing emails with a legitimate sender address.
- Microsoft temporarily suspended the distribution of updates for Exchange Server due to issues with the patch.
- Attempts to exploit CVE-2024-49040 have been observed, indicating someone is testing the proof of concept.
- Kaspersky has added a detection method for CVE-2024-49040 to their email security solutions.
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Former Mass Effect director cancels his next sci-fi game as his studio closes before it is fully revealed
- Former Mass Effect director Casey Hudson's studio, Humanoid Origin, has announced its closure before revealing their sci-fi narrative adventure game due to a funding shortfall.
- Humanoid Origin was developing a multi-platform AAA game set in an all-new science-fiction universe, focusing on character-driven narrative.
- The studio had only revealed a few pieces of concept art for the game and was using Unreal Engine 5.
- This closure adds to the increasing number of studio closures and layoffs in the gaming industry this year, with over 14,000 job losses reported so far.
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Nokia and Microsoft Extend Strategic Partnership for Azure Expansion
- Nokia and Microsoft have extended their partnership for another five years to supply networking hardware for Azure data centers.
- Nokia will provide routers and switches to enhance Microsoft's cloud infrastructure across more than 30 countries.
- The partnership aims to improve connectivity within Microsoft's data centers through Nokia's technology, optimizing new sites and increasing scalability and reliability.
- This collaboration benefits Nokia by expanding its market presence and strengthens Microsoft's network solutions.
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Thieves Steal $1.5 Million Worth Of Oculus VR Headsets
- A group of men has been accused of stealing a large number of Oculus VR headsets.
- The thieves targeted truck drivers who left their vehicles unattended and drove off with the stolen goods.
- The stolen trailer and its contents were often repainted and given new license plates to hide their identity.
- The group targeted various companies, including Meta, Microsoft, Sony, Logitech, JBL, and Bose.
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Grading our 2024 enterprise technology predictions
- The article evaluates the 2024 predictions made alongside Enterprise Technology Research's Erik Bradley and discusses whether they have held up to data so far. In terms of sustained budget pressures for global tech spending, midsize firms have landed within the 4-5% growth forecast, smaller firms appear to be facing greater budget pressures and the Global 2000 is tracking at 2.7% growth for the year. AI has not been a tide that lifts all ships, and those firms that are seeing ROI on AI projects are experiencing small 'wins' which are not self-funding. Visualization of code output is helping to lower the barrier for shipping generated code in real product use cases.
- The prediction that cybersecurity would remain a top investment priority proved accurate, as did the focus on addressing sophisticated threats and regulatory compliance. Hybrid cloud models are gaining traction over aggressive public cloud migrations. Organizations across industries are prioritizing data literacy and addressing challenges such as AI hallucinations to ensure meaningful, actionable GenAI outputs. There has been a notable increase in demand for roles such as 'gen AI prompt engineers', ethical AI use and data literacy.
- The GenAI trend is bifurcated, with 'me too' AI lagging behind leaders and hyper-scalers benefiting from the AI wave. Networking challenges in AI environments, particularly around latency and bandwidth, are becoming more prominent. Legacy players such as Dell, IBM, Oracle and HPE have leveraged AI and hybrid cloud offerings to remain competitive. Gen AI models are also creating a renewed focus on governance and data quality which benefits trusted ecosystems such as cloud.
- Private-market shifts, M&As and IPOs are slowly picking up, but economic constraints haven't provided second lives for companies that are struggling to gain market share. Overall, the predictions balance well-established trends with forward-looking insights, keeping in mind the degree of difficulty. Looking into the year ahead, experts suggest that certain predictions such as hybrid cloud strategies and the rise of gen AI-driven skills and tools will continue to gain traction.
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Xbox is shuttering its Avatars, but you still have time to customize yours
- Microsoft is shutting down the Xbox Avatar Editor and all Xbox Avatar functionality on January 9, 2025, due to low engagement and shifting priorities.
- Players can still personalize their gaming experience with dynamic backgrounds and profile colors, but won't be able to customize their avatars or access them elsewhere.
- The change will not affect Xbox Original Avatars in supported Xbox 360 games.
- Xbox Avatars were introduced in 2008 and received a redesign in 2018, but have become less relevant over time.
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Xbox Removing Avatars Because You All Forgot About Them
- Microsoft is removing avatars on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles next year.
- Avatars were introduced in 2008 but have been pushed aside in recent years.
- Avatars will be removed on January 9, 2025, due to low engagement.
- Players who made avatar purchases since November 1, 2023, will be refunded.
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Ireland prices corporation tax loss from Trump policies at €10bn
- Ireland's Prime Minister warned that the country could lose €10bn in corporate tax if three US multinational companies were repatriated to America under a hostile Donald Trump administration.
- Simon Harris, if re-elected as taoiseach, plans to engage with Trump and proposed an early EU-US trade summit to protect trade ties with the European trade bloc.
- Ten multinational companies account for 60% of Ireland's corporate tax receipts, with Microsoft being the largest contributor.
- Ireland's goods trade surplus with the US reached a record €35bn, with exports boosted by the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.
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Microsoft warns that the latest Windows 11 update may crash PC games now
- Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of Windows 11 update due to crashes in select Ubisoft games.
- Affected games include Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Origins, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
- Users have reported black screens, freezing, and unresponsiveness while playing or loading these games.
- Microsoft advises users to avoid installing the 24H2 update and to force-quit unresponsive games until a permanent fix is available.
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Star Wars Outlaws And Assassin's Creed Valhalla Don't Work With The Latest Windows Update At The Worst Possible Time
- The latest version of Windows is causing issues with Star Wars Outlaws and other Ubisoft games
- Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and paused the update
- Ubisoft has released a temporary hotfix for Star Wars Outlaws
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla and other Ubisoft games are also affected
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FTC to Investigate Microsoft Over Alleged Anticompetitive Cloud Practices
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is launching an investigation into Microsoft's alleged anticompetitive cloud practices.
- The investigation follows a ProPublica report suggesting that Microsoft may have used anticompetitive tactics to secure government contracts in the cloud services market.
- Microsoft's $150 billion security commitment to enhance the U.S. government's cybersecurity is being scrutinized as part of the investigation.
- Critics argue that Microsoft's strategy aimed to gain control of government cybersecurity spending and prevent competitors from gaining a foothold in the sector.
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Rumors Are Flying Of A Possible PlayStation 5 Portable
- Sony is reportedly working on a portable version of the PlayStation 5.
- The portable PlayStation 5 is aimed at expanding Sony's reach and competing with Nintendo.
- Both Sony and Microsoft's portable consoles are still years away from release.
- The success of the Nintendo Switch has sparked interest in the hybrid console/handheld market.
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Microsoft have blocked their own Windows 11 update after it started breaking Ubisoft games
- Microsoft has blocked the installation of a Windows 11 update due to compatibility issues with certain Ubisoft games.
- Games such as Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora are affected.
- Microsoft and Ubisoft are working on a resolution for the issue.
- Affected users can either roll back to an older version or wait for a permanent fix.
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