Week 25 - 2023

Microsoft confirmed that the recent disruption of its services was due to a DDOS attack carried out by a hacker group, calling himself Anonymous Sudan. The attack was focused on the internet layer, and it affected Outlook and OneDrive. Even if no costumer data was compromised, the company recommend using The  Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF), as a protection from this type of attacks. To learn more about the incident, you can check the link below.

Google is selling its Google domains service to Squarespace that is going to be the exclusive domain provider for customers who purchase a Google Workspace subscription for at least three years. Renewal prices will be honored, but to learn more about this transition, you can check the link below.

It is said that Google is going to increase the maximum refresh rate of the Pixel 8 to 120HTZ,while the Pixel 8 Pro will maintain a 120Hz refresh rate like the Pixel 7 Pro. It will also boost the brightness levels of these models: Pixel 8 reaching 1,400 nits and the Pixel 8 Pro reaching 1,600 nit. The display sizes will be slightly smaller. But the difference in pixel density will not be noticeable. For more details, you can check the link below.

Apple has the intension to upgrade its hardware by leveraging Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology in the upcoming iPhone 15. The current U1 chip, responsible for UWB functionality, is expected to be upgraded to a more compact 7nm process, which may enable seamless media sharing and real-time experiences with the Apple Vision Pro augmented reality headset. To know about an other possible integration in the other upcoming iPhone16, you can check the link below.

Amazon Prime Day 2023 has been announced for Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12. These days are interesting, because they will feature discounts on a wide range of products and subscription services, including Amazon devices. Some brands like Shark, Samsung, and Bosch will also offer significant deals. And some services might even include bonus offers. To get all the details, you can check the link below.

TikTok's COO, V Pappas, is stepping down after five years. Pappas will take on an advisory role during the transition. Zenia Mucha, a former Disney veteran, will join as the chief brand and communications officer. Adam Presser will become head of operations. For more details, you can check the link below.

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