Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 11/16 – Is Big Sur Apple’s Vista?
Nov 16, 2020
Apple's Big Sur update is facing criticism, with comparisons made to Windows Vista, as issues arise for MacBook Pro owners. Meanwhile, Apple's M1 chip continues to impress with its performance benchmarks. Excitement builds around the leaked specs of the Samsung Galaxy S21, showcasing camera upgrades. NVIDIA announces the powerful A100 GPU for supercomputers, pushing the limits of AI and data processing. Plus, Samsung's new Smart Monitor cleverly doubles as a modern TV, and HBO Max finally makes its way to Amazon Fire TV.
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Big Sur vs. Vista
- macOS Big Sur has encountered various issues, causing some users to compare it to Windows Vista.
- However, benchmarks reveal that Apple Silicon's M1 chip outperforms all previous Macs, even when emulating x86.
Delay OS Updates
- Delay OS updates to avoid potential problems.
- Brian McKellar waited until summer to update to Catalina.
Galaxy S21 Leaks
- The Galaxy S21 lineup leaks reveal impressive camera upgrades, including 4K 60fps recording and improved night mode.
- The S21 Ultra boasts S Pen support, a brighter display, and potential Exynos 2100 performance parity with Snapdragon 875.