The Tech World: A Roundup of the Latest News and Developments

In a surprise move, Samsung has officially unveiled its latest lineup of flagship smartphones, including the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra. The new devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 system on a chip, and the S21 Ultra takes this to the next level with two telephoto cameras that offer up to 100 times hybrid zoom. This feature is sure to be a hit among photography enthusiasts, and it's a nice touch that Samsung has included this advanced technology in its latest devices.

In addition to the new smartphones, Samsung has also announced several other products, including the Galaxy Buds Pro, which feature active noise cancellation and are designed to look sleek and stylish. The company has also released SmartTag Bluetooth trackers, which will allow users to keep track of their belongings with ease. Furthermore, Samsung has partnered with Apple to offer an OLED display for laptops, which will accommodate under-display cameras.

On a related note, the tech industry has seen significant growth in recent years, thanks in part to the rise of remote work and gaming. Research from IDC has shown that global shipments of PCs increased by 13% last year, compared to 2019, making it the biggest boost for the industry since 2010. This growth can be attributed to the increasing popularity of home office setup and gaming, which has led to a surge in demand for computers.

Gaming, in particular, has played a significant role in driving this growth. Steam released statistics showing that 21% more games were purchased in 2020 than in previous years, and gaming hours logged also increased by 50%. This is no surprise, given the rise of streaming services and online communities, which have made it easier for gamers to connect with others and share their experiences.

However, the tech industry has faced its fair share of challenges in recent times. Microsoft's latest attempt at a lighter cloud-focused version of Windows, known as Windows 10X, has been met with skepticism. The operating system is designed to be more lightweight and cloud-friendly than previous versions, but critics argue that it lacks the features and functionality that make Windows so popular.

One of the main concerns about Windows 10X is its design, which bears a striking resemblance to Chrome OS. While this may seem like a good thing at first glance, many Windows enthusiasts are concerned that Microsoft is trying to emulate Google's operating system too closely. Additionally, the lack of support for local accounts has raised eyebrows among users who value their privacy and security.

Despite these concerns, Microsoft remains committed to its vision for Windows 10X. The company believes that by embracing a lighter, cloud-focused approach to the operating system, it can stay competitive in the market and attract new users who are looking for a more streamlined and efficient experience.

In other news, Amazon's smart home company Ring has been exposed for storing the precise locations and home addresses of users who had posted in its neighbors app. This has raised serious concerns about data privacy and security, and it's clear that Ring needs to do some serious damage control if it wants to regain the trust of its customers.

Ring is not alone in facing data-related issues, however. The company has recently added end-to-end encryption to its services in an effort to repair its reputation. While this move is a step in the right direction, it's clear that Ring still has a long way to go before it can truly earn back the trust of its users.

In other tech news, Nintendo has issued copyright claims on videos that show people hacking its latest game and watch portable console. This may seem like a minor issue at first glance, but it raises questions about the company's stance on modding and creativity. Is Nintendo simply trying to crack down on users who are experimenting with its products, or is there something more sinister at play?

Finally, in a bizarre twist, EA has taken to social media to remind its fans that Ubisoft has not taken their favorite spot as the exclusive owner of the gaming platform. This move seems like a desperate attempt to stir up controversy and get attention from gamers, but it's hard to know whether it will have any real impact.

As we look back on the latest news and developments in the tech world, one thing is clear: there are always new challenges and opportunities emerging. Whether it's advancements in AI, breakthroughs in cybersecurity, or innovative products that change the way we live and work, the tech industry is always pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- Now look here, don't get any ideas.I tell you the tech news,not the other way around.- Did you know that Google...- No!- Oh.- No, I tell the tech news.- You, only you.- Today, Samsung officially unveiledthe Galaxy S21, S21 Plus,and S21 Ultra, all poweredby the new Qualcomm Snapdragon888 system on a chip.And just like the leaksforetold in the before foretime,the S21 Ultra has two telephoto camerasfor up to 100 times hybrid zoom.And it doesn't come witha charger in the box,even after Samsung just made fun of Applefor doing the same thing.Classic Samsung.- They're gonnajump off the bridge next.- You'll love to see it.What you don't love to see is the lackof a micro SD card slot.You will have to be contentwith the onboard storage.Although Samsung has slashed the pricesof the whole S21 lineup by 200 dollarswith the Vanilla S21 starting at 799.If you still need to spend that200 bucks on wisely, though,you can get the also justannounced Galaxy Buds Prowhich feature active noise cancellation,and thankfully aren'tshaped like an ingredientfrom your mama's classic chili recipe.- (mumbles)- Wait, what's unwise about that?They look pretty good.Samsung also announcedSmartTag bluetooth trackersand an OLED display forlaptops that will accommodateunder display cameras.Although, the mock-updid still have the cameraat the top of the screen.What's the point, unless I can look peoplein the eye over Zoom andassert my dominance, right?Like I'm doing with you right now- You're supposed to..- 2020 may have sucked for most people,but it was actually prettygreat for computers.Research from IDC..(laughs)I love that they're called IDC.Said that after almost adecade of declining sales,global shipments of PCswent up by 13% last year,compared to 2019, giving theindustry the biggest boostsince 2010.People have been buyingPCs to work from home.That obviously contributed,but you know what gamers, you helped too.- Yey!Steam released statistics showing that 21%more games were purchased in 2020and 50% more gaming hours were logged.So it's no wonder that 2020 also tied 2016for the warmest year on recordwith our gaming rigs runningfull blast the whole time.Honestly, I think it's time we talkedabout gamer related climate change.- Uhhh..- Actually, no, forget it. IDC.- Uhhhh..- Uhhh..- And the leech build ofWindows 10X has hit the webgiving tinkers the opportunityto test out Microsoft's latest attemptat a lighter cloud focusedversion of the operating system.Lighter and cloud focused?- Yeah- You know, that soundslike, kind of like Chrome OS,- Chrome OS.- And it looks like Chrome OS too.The taskbar, app drawerand quick settings panelall have eerily similar designsto the one that you'd find on a Chromebookand if that wasn't enoughto ruffle your windowsenthusiast feathers, you can'tsign in with a local account.It is Microsoft accounts only.It's unclear how Microsoftexpects Windows 10Xto succeed where previous light versions,like Windows 10S andWindows RT have failed.But hey, sometimes you just gotta look atwhat's failed in the pastand go, you know what?I'ma do that again.- Say my joke,say my joke about the..Come on.- And the confidence willcome, thus the beard.That's the punchline, but Ididn't say the rest of the joke,so that makes no sense.Now time for the clickety-clacks,brought to you by Pulseway.The service that letsyou spend quality timewith your devices, evenwhen you're apart from them.Pulseway knows that beingaway from your remote systemsand servers can be sohard for you emotionally,but with their real time remote monitoringand management app that'scompatible with Windows, Macand Linux, Pulseway gives youaccess to real-time status,system resources, logged inusers, network performance,windows updates and more.You can deploy custom scriptsand update all your systemson the go so it'll feellike your machines are rightwhere you want them tobe, safe in your arms.Rekindle your connectionstoday by trying Pulsewayfor free at pulseway.comor through the link below.Clickety-clacks, andthey don't stop clackingto the rhythm of the boogie, the beat.What are we talking about here?We've already heard thatIntel was consideringoutsourcing chip productionto other manufacturers,but a new report from TrendForce claimsthat they've alreadybegan giving contractsto TSMC to produce some non CPU chips.- (mumbling)The report also claims TSMCwill begin mass productionof 5 nanometre Core i3CPU's later this yearand 3 nanometers Core i5and i7s next year, dang!Pat Gelsinger moves fast!- All right, towork, sorry (indistinct)- Amazon smart home company Ring exposedthe precise locations and home addressesof people who had postedin the ring neighbors appwhich was designed to allowusers to post anonymous alertsabout nearby crime andpublic safety issues.It's only the latest securityflood for the companywhich just added end-to-endencryption this weekin an attempt to repair their reputation.It sounds like this is one ring that needsto be thrown into the fires of Mount Doom.(screams)And you guys want a car pool critics plug.- Yeah- They're doing return of theKing, you can go subscribe.- Congratulations.- The New York Times haspublished a fascinatingand horrible story aboutowners of Bitcoin walletswho have lost access to acollective 140 billion dollarsworth of cryptocurrency.One guy has 220 million worthof Bitcoin in his wallet,but he forgot his password and has used upeight of the 10 attemptsthat the wallet will allowbefore it locks forever.Wow.- That is sad.- That is, imagine having220 million dollarsin like a safe thatexplodes if you try to --- Yeah, it could kill you.- Nintendo is issuingcopyright claims on videosthat show people hackingthe company's latest gameand watch portable console.But they're only doing so on videosthat show the consolesplaying Nintendo gameslike after the hacking,which just makes me thinkNintendo is confused.Or maybe they're just not confused.Maybe they just wanteveryone to hate them.Maybe that's the plan,Nintendo's secret plan.- See if I care.- And speaking of hated,EA wants to make surethat you know that Ubisoft hasnot taken their favorite spotas the \"Star Wars\" game developer.The publisher tweetedthat they're making more \"Star Wars\" gamesthan anyone has ever madebefore, and more importantly,they're gonna have more loot boxesfor those \"Star Wars\" gamesthan you can even imagine.Actually, that's not fair.They have gotten better.Squadrons doesn't have any loot boxesand squadrons is like pretty sick, so..- Yeah, you love that game.- Yeah, it's actually really cool.- Did you play it now?- I haven't played it offhours yet, but it's very cool.This episode won't be goodthough, if it keeps going.So, it's over.Come back tomorrow for more tech newsand maybe even the next day.- Tech news forever.- Saturday, Saturdaytech news, Saturday --- A million years tech news..- A million years tech news.No, there's no tech news on Saturday.\n"