| heretic | (11:38 AM CEST - Apr,23 2024 ) | oh no. you too? (00:00:00)
* Microsoft's upcoming Surface device appeared in a Geekbench listing.
* The device is powered by a Snapdragon X Plus, a lower-tier variant of the Snapdragon X Elite.
* The Snapdragon X Plus has 10 cores and 16 GB of RAM.
* Qualcomm's recent performance demos and Microsoft's reported adoption of Snapdragon X Series chips in the new Surface lineup indicate a potential revolution in ARM-powered Windows laptops.
* Qualcomm teased a Snapdragon X-related announcement for Wednesday.
Meta Quest OS on other headsets (00:01:35)
* Meta announced that its Meta Quest operating system, Horizon OS, will be available to third-party device makers.
* Several companies have already expressed interest in using Horizon OS in their VR headsets.
* Meta aims for Horizon OS to become the Windows or Android of VR/mixed reality/spatial computing.
* Meta is opening Horizon OS to other app stores and has invited Google to bring the Play Store.
* Various Meta-fied headsets are expected, including a gaming-focused one from Asus ROG, a productivity and learning-focused one from Lenovo, and a limited edition Meta Quest inspired by Xbox.
People forgot about Vision Pro (00:02:53)
* Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro headset is fading into obscurity despite its initial hype.
* German Apple retail stores are reporting a massive drop in demand and sales.
* Prospective buyers are regularly no-showing to appointments they've booked.
* Many users have reported discomfort, neck pain, and black eyes while using the headset.
* Apple is now pitching the Vision Pro more heavily to businesses and highly skilled workers.
Intel 13th, 14th gen CPU fixes (00:05:31)
* Intel hasn't addressed the stability issues reported by owners of its 13th and 14th gen processors.
* Systems Builder Falcon Northwest released a guide to modifying BIOS settings that may help.
* Asus released a BIOS update with a new Intel Baseline profile to help calm down the CPU.
EKWB scandal (00:06:07)
* EKWB, a PC liquid cooling company, is facing financial and emotional turmoil.
* Suppliers, employees, and contractors have been left unpaid for up to 4 months.
* The situation is exacerbated by unsold inventory, bad management, and internal conflicts.
Pixel 9 photos (00:06:45)
* Leaked photos of a prototype Pixel 9 Pro reveal a design similar to previous renders.
* The prototype has a Tensor G4 SoC and 16 GB of RAM, suggesting a focus on local AI.
* A less reliable leak claims the upcoming Pixel 8A will be more expensive than the 7A.
* Google released its second patch this month to fix glitches causing missing phone calls and text messages.
MSI Claw price cut (00:07:39)
* MSI Claw gaming handheld price dropped by 25%.
* Core Ultra i7 1 TB model reduced from $800 to $600.
* Core Ultra i5 512 GB model remains at a higher price.
* Both models are more expensive than the 1 TB OLED Steam Deck.
* Curries has an exclusivity deal with MSI and is the sole retailer in the UK.
* Claw received an Intel GPU driver update, boosting performance by up to 43.2%.
* Free copy of Skull and Bones included with purchase.
Tinder Share My Date (00:08:40)
* Tinder introduces a new "Share My Date" feature.
* Allows users to share date details directly from the app.
* Can be shared with non-Tinder users, including parents or friends.
* Designed to enhance user safety, especially for solo dates.
* User data revealed that 51% of singles under 30 share date details with friends. |
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