Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast What Caused the Largest IT Outage Ever?
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Jul 26, 2024 The hosts dive into the anticipated launch of the Tesla Roadster and compare it to the Lucid Air Sapphire in a spirited discussion. They analyze the recent CrowdStrike IT outage and its chaotic aftermath, sharing laughs and personal tales along the way. Samsung's tech presence at the Olympics brings surprising athlete reactions, while rumors swirl about Apple's potential foldable devices. A hilarious debate on a new gaming keyboard sparks thoughts on fairness in gaming. The episode wraps up with a fun trivia showdown, making it all entertaining!
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Tesla Roadster's Long Road
- The Tesla Roadster, announced in 2017, is allegedly entering production in 2026.
- People placed $250,000 deposits, but the car's specs are now rivaled by existing cars like the Lucid Air Sapphire.
CrowdStrike Outage
- CrowdStrike's Falcon software caused a global IT outage, affecting 8.5 million computers.
- The outage resulted from a bug in the software update and its validation process.
Samsung's Olympic Marketing Win
- Samsung gifted custom Galaxy Z Flip 6 phones to Olympians, generating organic social media buzz.
- One Olympian upgraded from a damaged Galaxy S21 from the Tokyo Olympics.