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Patch Tuesday, FBI-ran ANoM app snares 800 arrests worldwide, Global chip shortage almost over

June 08, 2021

Hi folks, here's today's edition of the newsletter.

Microsoft is rolling out the monthly patches for Windows 7 users that have opted to pay for Extended Security Updates and for Windows 8.1 users. Here's what's new in these updates.

As is the case every second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all supported versions. For the first time, all supported consumer versions will receive the same update

Google Meet now allows you to blur or replace your background with an image in a video conference on Android, a capability that was previously available only on desktop. It's rolling out to iOS soon.

The industry is currently struggling with a global chip supply crisis but Goldman Sachs' Andrew Tilton believes that things will soon be better as we move into the second half of the year.

Google has announced that it is opening the process of addition to the choice screen for all eligible search providers. This means that the company will get rid of its controversial auction system.

Microsoft has brought back the Disney+ 30-day trial offer to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members as a Perk. Even those who claimed the trial during its last run have access to the latest promotion.

The FBI and Australian law enforcement spearheaded an operation to bring down hundreds of serious criminals. The operation used an encrypted messaging app called ANoM which was run by the FBI.

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