Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 09/02 – Nvidia’s New GPU Powerhouse, the RTX 3090
Sep 2, 2020
Discover Nvidia’s powerhouse, the RTX 3090, designed for stunning 8K gaming. Dive into how the App Store fueled over 300,000 new jobs in the U.S. during the pandemic. Uncover the drama behind TikTok's sale, tangled by new AI restrictions. Learn about Patreon's impressive surge to a $1 billion valuation. Explore Twitch's new watch parties and Amazon delivery drivers' unconventional work tactics. Finally, get the inside story on 'Fall Guys,' a gaming sensation that rose from near-failure to massive popularity.
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NVIDIA's New GPUs
- NVIDIA's new RTX 3080 and 3090 GPUs promise significant performance boosts.
- The 3090 is designed for 8K gaming and features a new cooling system.
App Store Jobs
- Apple emphasizes the App Store's positive economic impact, claiming it created 300,000 U.S. jobs since April 2019.
- It also highlights the App Store's role in supporting over 2.1 million U.S. jobs.
TikTok Sale Complications
- TikTok's sale negotiations are complicated by China's new AI export restrictions, impacting the algorithm's inclusion.
- Bidders see the algorithms as crucial, likening TikTok without them to a "fancy car with a cheap engine."