Thanks for the malware, Microsoft!

The video covers several tech news items in a single installment of TechLinked. It starts by detailing an early Windows 11 preview available through Microsoft’s Windows Insider program, noting that the build includes new UI enhancements such as snap layouts, a widgets panel, and virtual desktops, while still lacking some promised features like native Android app support. The hosts caution that, being an early build, bugs are expected and not everything will work as intended, and they remind viewers that Windows updates can be finicky. A major cybersecurity hiccup is discussed when Microsoft disclosed it had signed a driver called netfilter, which turns out to be malicious, disguising a geo spoofing feature but containing a malware kit that is difficult to remove and that connects to known malware servers in China; the segment clarifies that the impact was limited to manual installs and urges caution while highlighting the importance of driver signing and supply chain security. The episode then moves through lighter segments, including Apple reportedly plotting larger iPad screens, a quick hardware plug for the Drop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee headphones, and quick bits about YouTube TV’s new 4K download feature, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 Plus, and China’s Mars rover photos. The wrap-up touches on consumer tech trends such as larger displays for multitasking, VW’s pledge to end combustion engines in Europe by 2035, and a closing note encouraging viewers to return for more tech news and puns. Overall the video blends in-depth security context with contemporary gadget news, delivering context, humor, and actionable takeaways for tech enthusiasts and industry watchers alike.

Topics · technology · news · gadgets · security · computing · consumer-electronics