Welcome to the Show: Tech News and Updates

The show is live, and we're diving straight into the latest tech news and updates. The conversation starts with a question about the PlayStation 5, which is apparently outperforming the Xbox Series X in some cases despite early speculation that the Series X would take the lead due to its higher-rated hardware.

Digital Foundry's testing has revealed that while Microsoft's new powerhouse may have an edge in 4K and ray tracing performance, the PS5 achieves a significant advantage in high frame rate mode. In fact, the PS5 manages to achieve as much as 40 more frames per second than the Series X in this mode. It seems that there's more to life than just flops.

However, gamers have been frustrated with the lack of stock and buggy servers, which has made it difficult for them to get their hands on new releases. But what's even more concerning is the scalping situation, where companies are making a profit by selling out-demand products like consoles or Yeezys through bot programs. A UK-based group called Crep Chief Notify managed to secure almost 3,500 PS5 consoles between its 12 staff members.

This raises questions about the ethics of scalping and how it affects consumers. It's hard not to wonder if people still desire Yeezys or if they've just become a meme. The group also offers subscription services that help other people use bots to scalp in-demand products, making millions from doing so. It's not a pleasant thought, but it's clear that scalping is a lucrative business.

On the other hand, there are some positive developments in the tech world. Vulkan, an open-source graphics API, has received full ray tracing support according to the API's developer, Khronos Group. This means that games using this API can now use ray tracing on basically any piece of hardware, regardless of whether it's from Nvidia, AMD, Intel, or Sony.

This is exciting news because it could lead to a more open and vendor-agnostic approach to graphics rendering. Currently, some games only support ray tracing on specific hardware, which limits their accessibility. With Vulkan's full support for ray tracing, games can now be developed with this feature in mind, making them look even more glorious.

The development of Vulkan is another indication that the tech industry is moving towards a more open and inclusive approach. The API has seen limited adoption so far, but it could potentially become a standard for graphics rendering in the future.

Now, let's take a break and talk about remote monitoring and management software with Cork Barks, brought to you by Pulseway. Pulseway offers real-time remote monitoring and management capabilities that allow users to manage systems and support other users from anywhere, even if they're locked away due to some crazy social situation. Their app is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, and it lets users access real-time status, system resources, logged-in users, network performance, Windows updates, and more.

Pulseway also allows users to create, deploy, and automate custom scripts for patching security, making backups, and generating reports. This can help generate some peace of mind for remote workers who may be away from their desks for extended periods. Pulseway is offering a free trial, so readers can try it out and see how it can benefit them.

While we're taking a break, let's talk about Apple's next chip, which is rumored to be called M1X with eight performance cores and four efficiency cores. According to leaks from ApplePro, this new chip will launch in a 16-inch MacBook Pro next year. This raises questions about how this new chip will improve the overall performance of iPad apps.

It's worth noting that LG has filed a patent for a laptop with a rollable display, similar to its rollable TVs. The laptop's keyboard would also be rollable, making it look less like a clamshell and more like a scroll. This design could make laptops even more versatile and convenient to use on the go.

Finally, hackers have once again attacked the city of Baltimore with ransomware, taking internal networks for the Baltimore County Public Schools offline. The attack caused the schools to close for a day, giving students a well-deserved break from their studies. It's not a pleasant thought, but it highlights the importance of cybersecurity and the need for organizations to protect themselves against such attacks.

On a lighter note, the mysterious metal monolith found in the Utah desert has been located and physically visited by Redditors. The monolith has been there for years, but we're just finding it now, which means that aliens might have already infected our minds. It's a fun thought experiment, but let's hope it doesn't become a reality anytime soon.

That's all for today's show. We'll be back with more tech news and updates on Friday, so stay tuned!

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Xbox app distributionsystem to download RetroArch.And when Halo Infinite comes up,well, the Xbox Series Xwill run that one way betterthan PS5.- Infinitely better.- So.(grand music)Gamers have had a real toughtime getting their handson the new releases lately,but it's hard to tell howmuch of our frustrationto place on companies havinglow stock and buggy serversor scalpers buying up all the inventory.Well, an investigation byBusiness Insider has explored justhow bad the scalping situation is.One UK-based groupcalled Crep Chief Notify,heck of a name, managed tosecure almost 3,500 PS5 consoles,holy crap, between its 12 staff members.This group also offerssubscription servicesthat help other people use botsto scalp in-demand productslike consoles or Yeezys.Do people still use, dopeople still desire Yeezys?Is that a thing?- Yes.- I feel like I've outgrownthe meme and the memejust came back and anyway.That's why I'm never ableto cop the latest drop.Wow.If I knew actively makingpeople's lives worse wasso lucrative, I would've subscribedto Crep Chief Notify ages ago.Nah, I can't say thatwith a straight face.I don't like making people's lives worse.And Vulkan, the open source graphics API,has received full ray tracing support,according to the API'sdeveloper, Khronos Group.The addition makes Vulkanthe first cross-vendor,cross-platform standardto support the feature,meaning games that useit could use ray tracingon basically any piece of hardware,whether it's fromNvidia, AMD, Intel, Sony.The reason this is coolis because now that Nvidiaand AMD hardware support ray tracing,we're starting to see gamesthat support ray tracingexclusively on team redor team green.Cyberpunk 2077's raytracing will only workwith Nvidia cards at launch.Will God fall, but onlylooks extra glorious on AMD.- This is so cool.- It's the coolest.Vulkan hasn't seen superwidespread adoption yet,but maybe that'll change.Maybe it'll rain money tomorrow.There's a chance, guys.Now it's time for Cork Barks,brought to you by Pulseway.They're a real-time remote monitoringand management softwarethat lets you manage systemsand support users from anywhere,even if you're locked in the bathroomdue to some crazy social situation.- They're out oftoilet paper in here.- I wish that weren't actually true.Their app is compatible withWindows, Mac, and Linux,and lets you access real-timestatus, system resources,logged in users, networkperformance, Windows updates,and more.You can also create, deploy,and automate custom scriptsfor patching security, making backups,and generating reports.So generate some peace of mindby trying Pulseway forfree today at pulseway.comor through the link below.Cork Barks make me lose mymind up in here, up in here.- Stop.- Amazon WebServices experienced an outagethis morning, meaningthat so did a large chunkof the internet,including services fromAdobe, Roku and more.Amazon hasn't given anexplanation for the outageother than that NorthAmerica was experiencingincreased error rates.- I blame Bill Gates.- Well, there are other peoplewho would blame other thingsif you read the news.Oh, if you're listening, Amazon,I'm pretty good at tech tips.So let me know if you want meto come fix that up for you.Apple just launched their M1-powered Macs,but rumors are already startingto spread about the sequel.- Return of the Mac.- LeaksApplePro claimsthat Apple's next chipwill be called M1X with eightperformance cores, thank you,and four efficiency cores,and it'll launch in a 16-inchMacBook Pro next year.I'm sure that one willrun iPad apps even better.I can't even make that joke,they're really good.LG has filed a patent for alaptop with a rollable display,much like it's rollable TVs.The laptop's keyboardwould also be rollable,meaning that it wouldlook less like a clamshelland more like a scroll.Perfect for watching videos on the goand reading imperial edicts.Hackers have again attackedthe city of Baltimorewith ransomware, whichtook internal networksfor the Baltimore CountyPublic Schools offline.That caused the city to close the schools,giving students a day off.Wait, that sounds like a cool modern dayFerris Bueller party.Piss off, hackers.And despite governmentwarnings to stay away,the mysterious metal monolithfound in the Utah desertthis week has been locatedand physically visitedby Redditors.Because of course it has.The monolith has apparentlybeen there for years,but we're just finding it now,which means the aliens havealready infected the planetand our minds.Well, it's been fun.How about you come backfor more fun on Friday?We'll have a fresh batch of tech newsif the reptilian metamorphosishasn't completed by then.\n"