Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 10/06 – Microsoft Looks To Close
Oct 6, 2023
Microsoft is on the verge of finalizing its massive Activision acquisition, facing a complex regulatory landscape. OpenAI is making waves by considering its own AI chips, signaling a new direction in tech hardware. The redesigned Teams app promises improved efficiency, finally shedding its resource-heavy reputation. Meanwhile, fascinating discussions unfold around AI's evolution, the unique business model of Bandcamp compared to Spotify, and insights into a legendary Hollywood set designer's creative journey.
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Microsoft's Activision Acquisition Nears Completion
- Microsoft's Activision acquisition, worth $68.7B, is nearing completion, pending UK CMA approval.
- This follows a 20-month process of regulatory approvals and legal battles.
OpenAI Explores Building AI Chips
- OpenAI explores creating its own AI chips to address the shortage and high cost of existing options like NVIDIA's GPUs.
- This could involve building chips or acquiring a chip company, a costly endeavor with uncertain success.
Redesigned Microsoft Teams Improves Performance
- Microsoft's redesigned Teams app is now available, boasting significant performance improvements.
- It's twice as fast, uses 50% less memory, and has a smaller disk footprint, thanks to switching from Electron to Edge WebView2.