Tech Turmoil: Airline Outage and CrowdStrike Crash Shake Public Trust
The massive computer outage grounded airlines and dented trust in tech, spelling bad news for CrowdStrike. Their stock dropped 10%. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms eyes a 5% stake in Ray-Ban smart glasses partner EssilorLuxottica.

Hot Take:
So, apparently, the only thing soaring higher than CrowdStrike’s reputation last week was the number of grounded flights. And now, Meta wants to put a computer on your face. Apparently, we live in a world where the skies aren’t the limit, but tech failures and AI spy glasses are!
Key Points:
- Massive computer outage grounded airlines and caused global chaos.
- CrowdStrike stock took a 10% nosedive.
- Meta Platforms is eyeing a 5% stake in EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray-Ban smart glasses.
- The public’s trust in tech is likely lower than your Wi-Fi signal at a crowded coffee shop.
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