MSFT Unboxed POD EP:033 – Is Copilot already failing?

Topics Covered:

1. New Changes to Copilot

Kareem and David delve into the recent updates to Copilot, discussing whether these changes improve or diminish the AI assistant’s capabilities. They explore various perspectives, including user feedback and potential impacts on productivity. The hosts debate if the new features make Copilot more intuitive and helpful or if they complicate its usability.

• Key Points: User feedback on the new features.
• Potential impacts on productivity.
• Pros and cons of the updates.

2. Amazon Fire Tablet

The discussion then shifts to the latest Amazon Fire tablet. Kareem and David highlight its new features, such as improved performance, enhanced display quality, and better integration with Amazon’s ecosystem. They compare it to other tablets on the market, considering its value for money and target audience.

Key Points:

• Improved display quality and performance.
• Integration with Amazon’s ecosystem.
• Comparison with other tablets on the market.

3. Shuttering of HoloLens

Next, they cover the news about the discontinuation of HoloLens. The hosts explore the reasons behind this decision, including market challenges and strategic shifts within Microsoft. They also discuss the broader implications for the future of augmented reality (AR) technology and what this means for developers and consumers who invested in HoloLens.

Key Points:

• Reasons behind the decision.
• Impact on the augmented reality (AR) market.
• Future of AR technology.

4. OpenAI’s Investment Advice

Finally, Kareem and David talk about OpenAI’s recent suggestion to investors, advising them not to invest in other AI companies. They analyze the motivations behind this advice, considering OpenAI’s position in the AI industry and its potential impact on competition and innovation. The hosts speculate on how this advice might influence investor behavior and the future landscape of AI development.

Key Points:

• Motivations behind the advice.
• Potential effects on the AI industry.
• Speculations on investor behavior and AI development.

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Unboxed POD EP:063 – TECH WAR? Microsoft & OpenAI CONFLICT + HUGE Layoffs & Slack Price Hikes! – MSFT Unboxed

Description:Welcome back to the MSFT Unboxed POD! In this jam-packed episode, hosts Kareem and David dive deep into the biggest tech headlines you NEED to know!Are we witnessing a TECH WAR between OpenAI and Microsoft?! We break down the mounting tension as OpenAI considers a major shift to a for-profit model, potentially clashing with its biggest backer. Plus, hear all about Microsoft's continued partnership with AMD – what does this mean for future hardware and software innovation?But that's not all! Get ready for:Slack Price Increase: Users are seeing their operational costs go UP! What's the impact?Windows Hello Change: A new security update is changing facial recognition – causing confusion for many! We explain what's different.Microsoft Layoffs: More substantial layoffs are coming to Microsoft, hitting sales and customer-facing roles. What's behind these cuts?And stick around to the end for some exciting news: a list of FREE weekend games you won't want to miss!Don't miss out on these crucial tech updates! Like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from the MSFT Unboxed POD!Timestamps (Example – Adjust once you know the actual episode flow):0:00 Intro & What's Ahead1:45 Slack Price Increase Breakdown5:30 OpenAI vs. Microsoft: The Big Conflict!12:10 AMD & Microsoft Partnership Update16:45 Windows Hello Security Change Explained21:00 Microsoft Layoffs: Who's Affected?25:30 Free Weekend Games!#Microsoft #OpenAI #Slack #TechNews #MSFTUnboxed #MicrosoftLayoffs #WindowsHello #AMD #TechPodcast #AIConflict #FreeGames #TechUpdates #2025Tech #SoftwareDevelopment #HardwareInnovation

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