EP.90 – Microsoft’s Thrupple Problems with OpenAI and AWS

Kareem and David return to the MSFT Unboxed Pod with an episode that feels like tech news bingo, except every square is a plot twist. Meta has officially decided it is done pretending the Metaverse is the future and is pulling the plug on its flagship experience, Meta Horizon. Years of hype, billions of dollars, and one very confused legless avatar later, the company is quietly backing away from the virtual world it once said would replace the internet.

Adobe follows with a fresh batch of Firefly AI upgrades that somehow manage to be both impressive and mildly alarming. The hosts break down what the new tools can do, why designers are side‑eyeing them, and how Adobe keeps finding new ways to automate the parts of creativity people actually enjoy.

Then comes the looming memory drought that RAM executives are calling RAMAGGEDON. According to the people who make the chips, AI demand is about to drain the global supply faster than you can say high bandwidth. If you were planning to upgrade your PC, you may want to start a savings account specifically for RAM.

And when you think the episode cannot get any more dramatic, Microsoft threatens to sue OpenAI and Amazon over a clever engineering workaround involving stateless runtimes. AWS and OpenAI believe they found a loophole in the Azure exclusivity agreement. Microsoft believes they found a lawsuit. The hosts unpack the technical gymnastics and the corporate tension behind it.

Thankfully, the show ends on a lighter note with this week’s Xbox Free Play Days lineup, giving everyone something to enjoy while the rest of the tech world catches fire.

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EP.92 – Microsoft's Copilot Overload – MSFT Unboxed

Most companies unknowingly sabotage their own growth by prioritizing flashy features over real utility. In this episode, we dive into the messy truth behind Microsoft’s AI strategy and what it reveals about the future of tech marketing. Expect candid rants, surprising insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at how giant tech firms might be overhyping AI, only to pull back when the bubble threatens to burst.You’ll discover why Microsoft’s heavy-handed copilot branding might be backfiring, and what it says about their long-term vision for AI. We explore the resurgence of Windows insider meetups and why in-person connections still matter in a digital age obsessed with automation. David shares his frustration with outdated Android WebView bugs that highlight the fragility of mainstream tech ecosystems, reminding us why reliable hardware and software should never be taken for granted.Moreover, we break down the latest PC sales reports showing modest growth amid economic turbulence, and what that signals for the hardware market in 2026. With a spotlight on Apple’s new budget-friendly MacBook Neo and the race to create affordable, powerful devices, this episode offers a blueprint for how Microsoft might sharpen its hardware ambitions. We also examine the AI branding fatigue seeping into everyday products and why less might be more when it comes to marketing “Copilot.”#techtalk #microsoftai #CopilotOverload #windowsinsider #pcsales #TechRant #AIHype #techmarketing #CompressionAlgorithm #podcastepisode

1. EP.92 – Microsoft's Copilot Overload 55:04
2. EP.91 – Nintendo Preps For A Gaming Downturn, OpenAI Grows Up 55:58
3. EP.90 – Microsoft's Thrumple Problems with OpenAI and AWS 54:16
4. EP.89 – Microsoft Dominates GDC 2026 as PC Sales Crash and EA Cuts Jobs 01:07:07
5. EP.88 – Devices Developers, and Disruption: Apple's Updates, Microsoft's Move, and MWC 2026 01:07:26