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Nintendo finally announces the new Switch, but how new is it really? What the heck is happening with Didi and China? REvil strikes again, and what that might mean for the hacking situation going forward. And on a day of big geopolitical news, might big tech platforms be chased out of India and Hong Kong because their employees are in danger of being sent to jail?
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Nintendo announced the new Switch OLED model, set to be released on October 8, 2021, priced at $350. The new model features a larger 7-inch OLED screen and enhanced audio, but it does not include a new chipset, sparking mixed reactions about whether this is a genuine upgrade or simply an enhancement of existing hardware.
Didi, the ride-hailing app, faced severe penalties from Chinese regulators, which resulted in its removal from app stores and investor panic that wiped out $22 billion in value. The crackdown raises questions about China's intentions towards tech companies, hinting at a desire for control over data and a warning against foreign investments.
The REvil hacking group executed a significant ransomware attack via Kaseya’s IT management software, affecting hundreds of clients globally. They demanded a staggering $70 million for the decryption keys, marking one of the largest ransomware attacks in recent memory and illustrating the escalating tactics of cybercriminals.
The podcast covered how geopolitical shifts are pressuring major tech platforms in India and Hong Kong, where legal actions are hindering operations and threatening the safety of employees. In India, Twitter lost its liability protection due to non-compliance with new regulations, raising concerns over censorship and operational viability.
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