TechLinked The 2024 TechLinked Christmas Special
Dec 26, 2024
Celebrate the holiday season with a recap of 2024’s tech wins and fails, including NVIDIA's stellar performance contrasted with the lackluster launch of Apple's Vision Pro. Dive into the regulatory quagmire facing giants like Qualcomm and Apple amidst the EU's Digital Markets Act. Explore the rapidly evolving AI landscape, discussing its ethical dilemmas and its impact on digital content creation. Don't miss insights on Windows 11 challenges, gaming advancements, and YouTube's battle with ad blockers!
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Qualcomm's Laptop Chip Disappointment
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips for laptops were hyped but underwhelmed.
- Microsoft's "AI records everything" feature further hindered enthusiasm.
CPU and GPU Struggles
- Intel and AMD faced stability and performance issues.
- Intel's ARC B580 GPU was praised but hard to find.
Regulatory Crackdown on Tech Giants
- Tech giants faced increased regulatory scrutiny, especially from the EU.
- Apple was fined for DMA breaches and forced to open its ecosystem.