Unboxed POD Show Notes Episode: 053 Goodbye to the SurfaceBook 3, AMD and Intel fully join the Copilot party and more
Welcome back to Unboxed POD, your weekly dose of tech tea served hot by Kareem and David! This episode is a wild ride, packed with the latest jaw-dropping headlines and just a sprinkle of weekend vibes to keep things fresh.
Topics Covered:
• RIP Surface Book 3: Microsoft fans unite in bittersweet farewell as this iconic device leaves the stage—cue dramatic music and nostalgic sighs.
• Windows 365 Link Mini PC Launches: Kareem and David unpack this compact powerhouse that streams your Windows OS from the cloud. Spoiler: It’s not for everyone, but it’s certainly making waves!
• Copilot’s New Powers: Microsoft’s AI assistant now tackles summarizations up to 3,000 pages! No more excuses for not reading the manual.
• OpenAI’s Historic $40B Funding Round: The duo dig into how this record-breaking investment might shape the future of artificial intelligence—and ask, “How did they pull it off?”
• Exclusive AI Features Go Mainstream: Microsoft generously opens its once-Snapdragon-exclusive Copilot+ features to Intel and AMD chips. Inclusivity for the win!
• Amazon vs. Starlink: The race for satellite internet domination heats up as Amazon’s Project Kuiper inches closer to reality. Could rural areas finally get reliable internet options?
• Visible by Verizon’s New Plans: A breakdown of how the carrier is shaking up the mobile market with added value (and maybe just a touch of sass).
• Xbox Handheld UI Leaks: David goes full gamer mode dissecting the rumors and potential of this new Xbox-branded handheld interface. SteamOS better watch its back!
Kareem & David’s Weekend Plans: When they’re not debating billion-dollar investments or exploring leaked gaming interfaces, Kareem is gearing up for some adventurous kayaking while David plots his ultimate victory in a tabletop gaming marathon. Who will have the better weekend? You decide!
Tune in for all this and a healthy dash of banter, sarcasm, and the occasional guilty snack recommendation. It’s tech talk, but make it fun!
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