This is Getting Exciting
TLDRTechLink's latest episode covers exciting developments in the tech world. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series CPUs are set to outperform Intel in Dell's internal tests, offering 68-98% longer battery life and at a lower cost. Nvidia is entering the AI Hardware Market with a new ARM-based APU, while OpenAI unveils GPT-4, a voice-based model with impressive multimodal capabilities, including processing audio and images directly. Asus faces criticism for warranty issues, particularly concerning joystick drift and LCD display repairs. AMD's upcoming RDNA 5 is rumored to be a significant GPU architecture upgrade. Google is testing RCS message editing and commercializing its 3D video conferencing technology with HP. Apple's rumored AR headset, the Vision Pro 2, may use components from Chinese manufacturers to cut costs. Microsoft adds Game Pass recommendations to Windows 11 settings, and Bumble's founder discusses the future of dating with AI bots.
Takeaways
- 📡 Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series CPUs, based on leaked Dell documents, offer 68-98% longer battery life for laptops compared to Intel's ALR Lake P CPUs.
- 💻 The price of the Snapdragon X Plus CPU is reportedly less than half that of Intel's Raptor Lake core i7 136p, which may influence Dell's laptop choices.
- 🤖 Nvidia is collaborating with Mediatek to release an ARM-based APU for PCs, potentially entering the market as soon as next year.
- 🧠 OpenAI has introduced GPT-4, a new voice-based model that can process audio and images natively, responding to audio inputs in about 320 milliseconds on average.
- 🎶 GPT-4 also has the ability to detect and recreate different emotional tones and can perform improv singing, harmonizing with itself.
- 📱 Apple is rumored to be integrating OpenAI technology into iOS 18, which could make Siri more useful.
- 🛡️ Asus is facing criticism for allegedly refusing to honor warranty repair requests, as highlighted by Gamers Nexus' video on their experience with a joystick drift issue.
- 💾 AMD's upcoming RDNA 5 is expected to be a brand new GPU architecture, following the RDNA 4, which is a bug fix for RDNA 3.
- 📨 Google is testing RCS message editing, allowing users to edit messages within 15 minutes of sending, similar to Apple's iMessage.
- 🖥️ Microsoft is adding a Game Pass recommendations card to the Windows 11 settings homepage for users who game on their PC.
- 🤖 The future of dating might involve AI bots going on simulated dates to assess compatibility, as suggested by Bumble's founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd.
Q & A
What are the potential benefits of Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X Series laptop CPUs compared to Intel CPUs?
-The Snapdragon X Series laptop CPUs have been reported to offer 68 to 98% longer battery life during local video playback depending on the display type, and they are also less expensive than Intel's Raptor Lake Core i7 136p, which could influence Dell's choice for some of their upcoming laptops.
What is the significance of Nvidia's collaboration with Mediatech to release an ARM-based APU for PCs?
-Nvidia's collaboration with Mediatech signifies the company's entry into the AI hardware market, aiming to compete with other players. The chip could be released as soon as next year, and it may be more affordable than Nvidia's flagship GPU.
What new capabilities does OpenAI's GPT-4 model bring to the table?
-GPT-4 introduces native multimodality, allowing it to process audio and images directly without transcribing them to text first. It can respond to audio inputs within an average of 320 milliseconds, which is close to human response time, and it can detect and recreate different emotional tones.
Why is Asus facing criticism for their warranty repair requests?
-Asus is facing criticism for allegedly refusing to honor warranty repair requests, such as not addressing a joystick drift issue on a product and instead requesting payment to fix an unrelated LCD display and top case due to a cosmetic mark.
What is the rumored development regarding Apple's Siri and OpenAI technology?
-Apple is rumored to be finalizing a deal to incorporate OpenAI technology into iOS 18, which could make Siri more useful and potentially even 'datable'.
What is the controversy surrounding AMD's upcoming RDNA 5 GPU architecture?
-The controversy is that AMD's RDNA 5 is claimed to be a brand new GPU architecture, while RDNA 4 is expected to be a bug fix for RDNA 3. This has led to speculation about AMD's ability to compete effectively with Nvidia.
How is Google planning to enhance its messaging service?
-Google is testing RCS message editing, allowing users to edit their messages within 15 minutes of sending them. This is part of Google's efforts to compete with Apple's iMessage.
What is the reported price for the Apple Vision Pro 2 headset?
-The leaked price for the Apple Vision Pro 2 headset is as low as $5,000, with the potential for cost reductions by using other manufacturers for components.
What new feature is Microsoft adding to Windows 11 for gaming users?
-Microsoft is adding a Game Pass recommendations card, also known as an 'add and play' feature, to the Windows 11 settings homepage for users who game on their PC.
What is the concept of AI Bots in the context of dating apps as suggested by Whitney Wolfe Herd?
-Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble's founder, suggested that dating apps might use AI Bots based on users' personalities for simulated dates to gauge compatibility. She also mentioned the idea of an AI concierge that could offer advice based on users' insecurities.
What is Grammarly and what benefits does upgrading to Grammarly Premium offer?
-Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant that works across various platforms. Upgrading to Grammarly Premium offers additional features like tone suggestions and app actions, which can save time and improve the writing experience.
Outlines
🔋 Snapdragon X Series vs Intel: Dell's Comprehensive Testing
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series CPUs are reported to have significant advantages over Intel's offerings, based on leaked Dell internal documents. Dell's testing last year compared an Intel-powered XPS 13 Plus with one using the Snapdragon platform. The Snapdragon-based laptop showed 68% to 98% longer battery life during local video playback, with the lowest figure being from OLED panels. Additionally, the price of a Snapdragon X Plus CPU is less than half that of an Intel Raptor Lake core i7 136P, which may explain Dell's choice for some of their upcoming laptops.
🤖 Nvidia's ARM-based APU and OpenAI's GPT-4
Nvidia has partnered with Mediatek to release an ARM-based APU for PCs, which could be available as soon as next year. This chip is not Nvidia's flagship GPU, which might result in a lower price. Meanwhile, OpenAI has introduced GPT-4, a new voice-based model that slightly outperforms its predecessor, GP4 Turbo, on text-based tasks. GPT-4's major upgrade is its native multimodality, allowing it to process audio and images directly without transcribing them to text first. It can respond to audio inputs in about 320 milliseconds on average, which is close to human response time, and it can detect and recreate different emotional tones. GPT-4's access is being rolled out to all Chat GPT users, with real-time voice mode available to plus subscribers in a few weeks.
📱 Asus's Warranty Controversy and Upcoming Handheld
Asus is facing criticism for allegedly refusing to honor warranty repair requests. Gamers Nexus reported a negative experience with an RMA for a joystick drift issue on their ROG Ally, where Asus demanded a payment of $200 to fix the LCD display and top case due to a cosmetic mark. This issue is not limited to Asus's handheld devices; a customer was quoted $3,758 to repair a small plastic indent on a new Asus RTX 490. In contrast, Asus announced a 12-month warranty extension for the ROG Ally's SD card reader after admitting thermal stress could cause it to malfunction. Despite these issues, Asus is set to unveil a new handheld, the ROG Ally X, on June 2nd, with a rumored price tag of $800.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Snapdragon X Series
💡Nvidia
💡GPT-4
💡Asus
💡AMD's RDNA 5
💡Google RCS
💡Apple Vision Pro 2
💡Microsoft Game Pass
💡Bumble
💡Grammarly
💡Segways
Highlights
Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X Series laptop CPUs are reported to have significant advantages over Intel CPUs, according to leaked Dell documents.
Dell's testing showed that Snapdragon-based laptops could deliver 68-98% longer battery life during local video playback.
The price of a Snapdragon X Plus is less than half the price of an Intel Raptor Lake Core i7 136p.
Nvidia is collaborating with Mediatek to release an ARM-based APU for PCs, potentially as soon as next year.
OpenAI has introduced a new voice-based model called GPT-4, which can process audio and images directly and respond in an average of 320 milliseconds.
GPT-4 has the ability to detect and recreate different emotional tones and can perform improv singing.
Apple is rumored to be integrating OpenAI technology into iOS 18, potentially making Siri more useful.
Asus is facing criticism for allegedly refusing to honor warranty repair requests, including a joystick drift issue on their ROG Ally.
AMD's upcoming RDNA 5 is expected to be a brand new GPU architecture, following the RDNA 4, which is a bug fix for RDNA 3.
Google is testing RCS message editing and planning to commercialize their 3D Magic Window video conferencing technology with HP.
The rumored Apple Vision Pro 2 headset may sell for as low as $500, with potential cost reductions by using other manufacturers.
Microsoft is adding a Game Pass recommendations card to the Windows 11 settings homepage for users who game on their PC.
Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble's founder, suggests that dating apps might use AI bots for simulated dates and offer AI concierge services.
Grammarly is highlighted as an AI writing assistant that can help with tone suggestions and streamline work across different platforms.
A leak suggests that Asus will unveil a new handheld, the ROG Ally X, with a retail price of $800.
There are concerns over Asus's warranty practices, with one user being quoted a high repair cost for a minor cosmetic issue.
