The Intersection of Technology and Humanity: A Look at Recent Tech News

When an idea meets a thought, and that thought meets a computer, it can inspire a generation. The world of technology is constantly evolving, and its impact on our daily lives is undeniable. As we navigate this ever-changing landscape, it's essential to stay informed about the latest developments in the tech industry.

The launch of Windows 11 was plagued by bugs, one of which caused performance drops on Ryzen processors. The issue seemed to have been resolved with an initial patch, but unfortunately, a second patch ended up making performance worse. However, YouTube channel HardwareUnboxed has discovered that this fix only applies if you plan to never swap out your CPU. This means that users who upgrade their processor may still experience issues. The report was corroborated by PC boutique PowerGPU, and while there hasn't been any kind of confirmation from other sources or response from Microsoft or AMD, it's likely that another patch is on the horizon.

The uncertainty surrounding Windows 11's performance issues is reminiscent of a humorous anecdote shared by YouTube channel creator. They recall an iFixit kit being used to code patches for Windows 11, which is a clever (if not slightly absurd) example of how technology can be both creative and frustrating at times.

On a different note, Roblox, the popular online platform, experienced a lengthy outage that lasted from Thursday night to Sunday. The cause of this outage was attributed to an increase in the number of servers in their data centers, which proved difficult to manage. The company has acknowledged that server maintenance can sometimes lead to downtime, but this particular incident was notably prolonged.

The Roblox outage had significant consequences, particularly for children who spend a substantial amount of time on the platform. Many users speculated that the issue was caused by a promotion with burrito chain Chipotle, which may have been incorrect. The company has since issued a statement denying any involvement in the outage and attributing it to their rapid growth.

In more positive news, Tesla's Supercharger network is set to expand to allow other brands of electric vehicles (EVs) to use them. This move marks an exciting development in the EV industry, which has been gaining momentum in recent years. Currently, users had to be owners of a Tesla EV to access the Supercharger network; however, with this new initiative, other manufacturers will be able to join.

Starting with 10 stations in the Netherlands, non-Tesla EV owners will soon have the opportunity to use these charging points. To do so, they'll need to download an app and select their vehicle from a list of compatible models. While this development may not seem particularly revolutionary on its own, it represents an important step forward for the broader adoption of EVs.

It's worth noting that using a Supercharger network is often associated with driving a Tesla EV; however, having more options available will undoubtedly make electric vehicles more accessible to a wider audience. As our transportation infrastructure continues to evolve, it'll be fascinating to see how this development impacts the overall landscape of sustainable mobility.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- Tech News, It's what happenswhen an idea meets a thought,meets a computer, thatcan inspire a generation.Now get out there and live, go tech.- How long do you spend on these?- I love tech news.Windows 11's launch was plagued by bugs,one of which caused performancedrops on Ryzen processors.And after an initial patch,actually made performance worse,A second patch seemed to fix the issue.Well, YouTube channel HardwareUnboxed has discoveredthat that fix only appliesif you plan to never swap outyour CPU.- I don't.- Well they tried, andwell, the front fell off.I'm using that reference again.You remember that?- No.- You never watched this skit,apparently swapping your current EMDC viewfor a different one, causesthe L three cash issueto return, causing significantdrops in gaming performance.The report was corroboratedby PC boutique PowerGPU.And while there hasn't beenany kind of confirmationfrom other sources or responsefrom Microsoft or AMD,I feel confident another patchis incoming that will fixthe fix that fixd the first fix.It's like they're coding thesepatches with an iFixit kit.It's like typing with ascrewdriver or something.Figure it out.Roblox is finally backonline after a lengthy outagethat started on Thursday nightand lasted deep into Sunday,causing many children tospiral into depression.Many people speculatedthat the outage was causedbecause of a promotionthat Roblox was doing withburrito chain Chipotle.As the promo went liveonly around 30 minutesbefore the outage hit.- Chipobla.- Chipa.But Roblox issued a statementdenying the TexMex cuisinehad anything to do with this.They cause lots of issuessometimes, but not here.Apparently the real cause ofthe outage was quote unquote.growth in the number ofservers in their datacenters.Tried spraying it with serverkiller, it just keeps growing,it can't stop.Obviously server maintenanceis a common cause of downtime,but it was a notably long outage,for a game that has over 40million people playing itevery day.- Every man,woman, and child in Canada.- Will eventually live- On Robloxinside a Roblox verse.If you own an EV thatisn't a Tesla, you might bea little jealous of Tesla'snetwork of Superchargers.- So dope.- I wish it was James.Tesla's Superchargerscan charge you up quicklyand frankly, they sound waycooler than like Eco-Plugor whatever this specialparking spot is calledat your local Safeway.I don't want to park there.Up until now, you had to drive a Tesla EVin order to use Superchargers,but now Tesla is going tostart allowing otherbrands of EV to use them.Starting out with 10stations in the Netherlands- The nether regions, the crotch.- We'll let you try it down there.You'll have to download the app and select\"charge your inferior nonTesla car\" to locate a stationnear you.If the pilot project works out,it'll probably expand elsewhere.And if it does horribly well,those Dutch had it coming.Now it's time for Quick Bitsbrought to you by Honey,the free shopping toolthat 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store,- No competition at all.- CaseLabs was a favoriteamong PC DIY enthusiastsfor high quality customcooling friendly casesbefore they went bankrupt in 2018.But now it looks likethey're set for a comebackas the company is under new ownership.It's unclear exactly when they'llstart selling cases again,but it's great news for folkswho really like aluminum- A flat.- and like saying it the right way.- A dash slabs.- Okay slabs, Amazon'sproject Kuiper Q, cuiper,- Que-ee.- sounds creepy, finallyhas a launch date,the fourth quarter of 2022.And it'll start sending upinternet caring satellitesto compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.Starlink, starlunk, Starlinkalready has more than1700 satellites in orbit,but Amazon eventually wantsto get over three thousandsof its own up there,over the next 10 years.- I love space junk.- More.I have no doubt JeffBezos will make it happen,he'll probably go upthere himself to make sureeverything's good, that would be cool.Careful though, space is dangerous.He could do it though.- Yeah, Hell yeah Brother.- I'm wearing a cowboy hat now.Two popular tech blogs areclosing their doors for goodHexus and Bit-Tech, bothpublications run by David Rossout of the UK have beenused by us many timesas sources on Tech Link.The sites didn't make it clearwhy exactly they're callingit quits, but it sounds likethe staff will be startinga new website.So not all will be lost for loyal readers,from one tech news outlet to another,let's pour one out for them.- Pass that for respect.- It would have been morerespectful if I actually had a- All right.- Hit F 12 to inspect.And scientists havecreated a new so-called5D optical storage medium,that can hold 500 terabytesof data on a piece of glass,roughly the size of a CD.It uses nanoscale dots embeddedin the glass that can bemanipulated with extremelyfast laser pulses.Right speed is somewhat slowat 230 kilobytes per second,but the medium is supposed tolast nearly 14 billion years- The age of the end baby.- and tolerate temperatures up toa thousand degrees Celsius.So we should be done writingeverything to it by the timethe heat death of the universe happensor another earth develops, I guess,is that what you're saying?Could that, is that science?- Asexually by budding.Better in this episodebefore that happens though,so come back on Wednesdayfor more Tech News,it just keeps happening.Never stops.\n"