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Costco Offers $20 Gift Card with New Membership Promotion

Join Costco now and take advantage of a limited-time offer for a one-year Gold Star membership, which includes a $20 gift card. With new policies requiring members to be present, this promotion is perfect for new members or those whose memberships have lapsed. Enjoy access to Costco’s vast inventory and exclusive services while saving on your membership fee. Don’t miss out—redeem your membership by October 31, 2024!

CrowdStrike Faces Backlash Over IT Outage and Apology Voucher

CrowdStrike faces backlash after a global IT outage disrupts operations for airlines, banks, and hospitals. The incident, caused by a faulty software update affecting 8.5 million computers, has raised serious concerns about the company’s software testing protocols. In an attempt to apologize, CrowdStrike offered a $10 UberEats voucher to affected partners, which has been met with widespread criticism. As discussions about financial compensation for impacted organizations arise, CrowdStrike pledges to improve its software testing processes to prevent future disruptions.

Microsoft Rewards Program Sparks Concern Among Users

Microsoft has made significant adjustments to its Rewards program, sparking concern among users as they will now need more points to obtain popular gift cards. The company has implemented changes such as reducing points awarded for activities and introducing a cooldown period. Despite Microsoft’s assurance that the changes are intended to facilitate growth and expansion, many users have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent modifications to the Rewards program.