Tech Chaos: Windows Meltdown, Samsung Ring Frenzy & More This Week

CrowdStrike’s “bad day at the office” led to a global IT meltdown caused by a faulty update for Windows hosts. The chaos included grounded airplanes, off-air TV broadcasters, and disruptions across banks, shops, and health services. While a fix was deployed, recovery may take days…

Hot Take:

Well, folks, it looks like the tech world had one of those “did you turn it off and on again?” weeks. From the Windows apocalypse that made us all nostalgic for our last blue screen encounter to Samsung’s new jewelry line, there’s never a dull moment in geekdom. Grab your popcorn and your Galaxy Rings; it’s going to be a wild ride!

Key Points:

  • Massive Windows outage caused by a CrowdStrike security software update.
  • Samsung’s Galaxy Ring sold out quickly, indicating strong consumer interest.
  • Amazon Echo Spot reviewed as a great smart alarm clock with some limitations.
  • Google Wallet teased major updates, including adding various types of IDs.
  • Canon launched new flagship cameras EOS R1 and R5 Mark II.

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