Tech digest
Buckle up as we delve into the whirlwind of general tech news and stories shaping our modern digital life.
RIP Social Media: What Comes Next is Messy
As social media fragments, new online spaces risk devolving into toxic enclaves. Petter Törnberg’s research suggests that while echo chambers form naturally, employing small filter bubbles might offer stability.
AI Slop is Killing Online Communities
As AI-generated content floods the internet, communities face a rising tide of low-effort digital noise, driving genuine interactions out.
Dirtyfrag: Universal Linux LPE
Security experts warn of ‘Dirtyfrag’, a new Linux privilege escalation exploit. The discovery highlights systemic vulnerabilities in open-source software.
Azure digest
Dive into the latest updates and innovations from Azure that every cloud architect should have on their radar.
Generally Available: Azure Premium SSD v2 Disk Launches in Japan West
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Azure Migrate
Azure Premium SSD v2 is now live in Japan West’s three zones, delivering superior performance and cost-effectiveness for general-purpose workloads.
Generally Available: Azure Dl/D/E v7 Virtual Machines
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Virtual Machines
Introducing Azure’s Dl/D/E v7 Virtual Machines, equipped with the latest Intel Xeon processors, ensuring a 20% boost in compute performance.
Public Preview: Azure Backup’s Bulk Restore Feature
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Azure Backup
‘Bulk Restore’ for Azure VMs supports restoring multiple VMs simultaneously, streamlining disaster recovery efforts.
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