Inside the Global Computer Failure: How CrowdStrike Took Down Millions of PCs

It all started with a configuration file. A seemingly routine update, the kind that happens hundreds of times a year on millions of computers around the world. But last week, that update crashed 8.5 million computers and wreaked havoc on banks, airlines, schools and more.

After that, we talked to On the edgeVictoria Song along with Adriano Honwriter and game designer who spent many years as co-creator of the popular fitness game Zombies, run! Hon tells us why he decided to create a game without aggressive sequences and notifications, why more data isn’t necessarily better, and why zombies are such a good motivator.

Finally, we answer a question from Vergecast Hotline (866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com!) about handheld game consoles for new parents. Because sometimes there’s a little creature sleeping on you and you have games to play.

If you want to learn more about everything we discussed in this episode, here are some links to get you started, starting with CrowdStrike:

And so on Zombies, run! and physical conditioning: