Major airlines impacted by Microsoft outage
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A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and government offices on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to cybersecurity expert Vahid Bezadan on the latest.

Major global outage hits airlines, banks, businesses – what to know

Growing outages in services at Visa, ADT security and Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta have been reported. Here's what Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said about the issue.

BREAKING: Widespread technology outage
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A widespread technology outage is disrupting flights, media outlets, banks and companies worldwide. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said that the issue believed to be behind the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack. The global technology outage affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, causing hours of continued disruption. The website DownDectector recorded growing outages in services at Visa, ADT security and Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta. Microsoft 365 posted on X that the company was ?working on rerouting the impacted traffic to alternate systems to alleviate impact in a more expedient fashion? and that they were ?observing a positive trend in service availability.? LiveNOW from FOX will keep you updated as more details become available.

Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.

AT&T hack: ‘Nearly all' customers' call, text records exposed in data breach

An AT&T data hack exposed “nearly all" of customers' call and text message records during a period in 2022, according to the company. Here’s what to know.

DOJ seizes social media ‘bot farm’ operated by Russian government

The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.

Job scams surged 118% in 2023 due to AI, watchdog group warns

People who are suspicious of a possible scam should confirm the source of the request for personal information.

Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?

Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.

What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’

If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:

Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam

This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.

TikTok glossary: From Barbiecore to WaterTok

Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.

SCOTUS keeps Fla., Texas social media laws on hold
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Matt Schruers, President & CEO of the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss Monday's Supreme Court decision to keep on hold efforts by Texas and Florida to limit how social media platforms regulate content.

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.

Feds sue Adobe for 'hidden' early cancellation fees

Adobe, the company behind PDFs and popular editing software such as Photoshop, is facing a federal lawsuit for alleged violations stemming from the company's early cancellation fees, which has frustrated users trying to end their subscriptions but who are still getting charged. 

Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features

Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.

Major record labels sue AI companies for copyright infringement

Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.