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Ep. 450: What is CrowdStrike and how did it cause so much havoc? + Other tech news, tips, and picks
The world slowed down a bit over the weekend thanks to a software most people didn't know existed. What is CrowdStrike and how did it make so many Windows computers fail? There was also some other tech news, and we've got some tips, tricks, and, of course, everyone's favorite segment, Just the Headlines.
For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-450-what-is-crowdstrike-and-how-did-it-cause-so-much-havoc/
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: CrowdStrike explained: How one faulty update killed half the world’s IT systems (05:10)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to watch the Olympics? Peacock App - YouTube Olympics Channel (15:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:40)
- U.S. Wins Math Olympiad For First Time In 21 Years
- Radar Images Suggest There’s a Tunnel on the Moon
- Canned water made from air and sunlight to hit US stores in September
- NASA transmits hip-hop song to deep space for first time
- Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is now richer than Bill Gates
TAKES:
- Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro (23:35)
- T-Mobile shown to be fastest and most consistent mobile network (26:55)
- Amazon Prime Day drives U.S. online sales to record $14.2 billion (30:25)
- Google Maps is rolling out speedometer, speed limits on iPhone and CarPlay globally (31:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Milk Barn Farm Titan Blooms! (35:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 15L Midnight, Carry-on Backpack with Laptop Sleeve BEDBZ-15-MN-2 (38:40)
Nate: POWERΛDD PRO Laptop Power Bank 20000mAh Portable Charger 65W USB-C Fast Charging Outputs Battery Pack for Laptops, MacBook Air, Dell, iPad, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Switch and More (42:25)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (44:45)
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