Seagate's Innovative Hard Drive Technology and Lenovo's Gaming Console Announcement

0:00 Intro

Seagate has made significant advancements in hard drive technology, alongside Lenovo's announcement of a handheld gaming console and potential issues for TP Link in the US market.

0:19 Seagate Laser Hard Drives

• Seagate introduces heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology using nanophotonic lasers and quantum antennas.
• This new method allows for more efficient data storage, achieving up to 3 TB on a single platter, with plans for 4 to 5 TB in the future.
• The first product will be a 32 TB unit, improving data center capabilities and avoiding common issues with magnetic instability.

1:41 SteamOS on Lenovo Handheld

• Lenovo is set to unveil a new handheld gaming device at CES, potentially running on Steam OS.
• This could promote Linux gaming, as Valve aims to make Steam OS widely compatible with various hardware.
• Microsoft’s involvement hints at possible collaboration or competition in handheld gaming.

2:46 TP Link in Danger

• TP Link faces a potential ban in the US due to security flaws in its routers, which have been linked to cybersecurity issues.
• The company holds a 65% market share in the US but may see restrictions similar to those already imposed in Taiwan.
• Consumer sentiment may be affected, as TP Link products are popular and often award-winning.

4:09 Release Monitor

• Nvidia announces a new affordable Jetson Orion Nano for AI enthusiasts.
• Other highlights include a time capsule housing for extending battery life, modular additions for laptops, and high-end cameras and TVs entering the market.

5:44 The Brief

• Apple has halted plans for an iPhone hardware subscription service.
• Upcoming tech launches include Lenovo's rollable display laptop and updates from Intel to fix performance issues in their chips.
• Motorola faces challenges with a potential US market ban over patent disputes, and TikTok's legal issues are being closely monitored.