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More than just an entertainment, TikTok now has expanded to group chats for up to 32 people all trying to compete with the likes of WhatsApp and iMessage. This new feature also lets users share, comment, and react all within the platform. To make the experience even more social, TikTok has introduced safety measures aimed at teenagers. It also uses custom stickers in DMs that permit those having their own conversations to get creative together.

A subset of Google users faced disruptions today, with services like Search, YouTube, and Meet going offline briefly. Although most systems were restored within minutes, recurring issues persisted, particularly in Europe. Google confirmed the problem stemmed from Cloud CDN and load balancing in its UK region. Engineers have mitigated the issue, but users may still encounter elevated latency as they monitor residual impacts.

In a rare moment of corporate humility, CrowdStrike’s president, Michael Sentonas, accepted the “Most Epic Fail” award at Def Con’s Pwnie Awards. Following a global IT outage caused by their software update, Sentonas embraced the public acknowledgment, stating the importance of accountability. He pledged to keep the comically oversized trophy on display as a constant reminder that “these mistakes can’t happen again.”

Kioxia Corporation introduced an SSD with an optical interface designed to boost energy efficiency and flexibility in next-gen data centers. Part of Japan’s Green Innovation Fund initiative, this technology aims to reduce energy consumption by over 40%. Additionally, Kioxia’s RAID Offload technology received recognition, highlighting its role in enhancing data storage performance and efficiency.

Web hosting provider SharedGrid has expanded its operations to Singapore with high performance cloud web hosting and reseller services. The new location aims to enhance user experience across Asia with improved latency and performance. SharedGrid’s plans include cutting-edge hardware, performance optimization for popular platforms, 24/7 customer support, and a 99.99% uptime guarantee. The latest expansion is part of the company’s global strategy to meet diverse client needs.

ServerMania has launched a new data center in Amsterdam, catering to growing European demand for dedicated hosting and colocation services. Strategically located near the AMS-IX internet exchange, the 10,000-square-foot facility offers low-latency connectivity across Europe and the U.S. With top-tier security, 100% uptime, and cost-effective services, this expansion strengthens ServerMania’s presence in the competitive European data center market.

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