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I Want My Money Back Adobe - WAN Show June 21, 2024
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Quick takeaways
- Adobe faces lawsuit for hidden fees, deceptive signup processes
- Nvidia disrupts industry with server rack design demands
- Framework introduces RISC-V products for consumer tinkering
- ARM-based systems and RISC-V boards signify computing shift
- Nvidia's partnership behavior raises collaboration concerns
- AMD GPU integration in Framework laptop signals market shift
Deep dives
Adobe Faces Lawsuit Over Hidden Fees and Cancellation Process
Adobe is being jointly sued by the US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission for imposing hidden early termination fees and a complex cancellation process, violating consumer protection laws. The lawsuit alleges deceptive signup processes and hidden fees that subscribers were not properly informed about, leading to confusion and unexpected charges.
Nvidia Becomes World's Most Valuable Company and Pressures Partners for Servers
Nvidia briefly becomes the world's most valuable company, overtaking Microsoft, Apple, and then tries to strong-arm enterprise partners like Dell and HP into purchasing complete server rack designs from Nvidia. This move would eliminate the partners' margins, shaking up the usual practice of designing their own racks.
Framework Introduces RISC-V Boards and Developer -Focused Products
Framework unveils a RISC-V board and a developer-focused laptop board powered by RISC-V processors, emphasizing accessibility for tinkering with RISC-V architecture. These consumer products showcase the growing presence of RISC-V in mainstream computing, offering open architecture for processor development.
Implications of RISC-V in Consumer Products and Accelerating Development
The introduction of consumer products utilizing RISC-V processors signifies a significant milestone in the adoption of RISC-V architecture. With advancements in emulation and software portability, facilitated by platforms like the iPhone, the progress towards mainstream RISC-V integration demonstrates a notable trend towards diverse computing architectures.
Excitement Over Transition to ARM and Emerging Technology Platforms
The trajectory towards ARM-based systems and platforms like RISC-V showcases a significant shift in computing architectures, paralleled with substantial development in emulation and portability. The momentum created by key technological advancements, including the iPhone and innovative product introductions like RISC-V boards, marks a transformative era in computing.
Nvidia's Behavior and Business Practices in Industry Partnerships
Nvidia's behavior in industry partnerships has raised questions about their approach to collaboration and value extraction from partners. The company's dominance, strict control over ecosystem components, and reported pressures on enterprise partners signal a complex relationship dynamics in the tech industry.
Anticipation for AMD GPU - Equipped Framework Framework 13 Laptop
The upcoming integration of an AMD GPU in the Framework 13 laptop hints at a noteworthy shift in the laptop market, introducing diverse component choices to users. The collaboration fosters excitement among consumers and tech enthusiasts for an innovative laptop offering with enhanced customization potential and performance.
Impact of Emerging Architecture and Processor Choices on the Industry
The proliferation of new architecture choices like RISC-V in consumer products and the alignment with developer needs reflects a broader industry trend towards diversity and openness in computing platforms. The integration of RISC-V processors in mainstream products ushers in a paradigm shift in computer technology, promoting innovation and accessibility for developers and consumers alike.
AMD's Misleading Performance Benchmarks
AMD has published benchmarks for their new Zen 3 CPUs, the 5800 XT and 5900 XT, comparing them to Intel's CPUs using an outdated GPU, which Hardware Unboxed disproved by running tests using newer GPUs, revealing significant differences in performance.
US House Approves Bill Banning DJI Drones
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that may ban the sale and use of DJI drones due to concerns of spying, placing DJI on the FCC's covered list. With DJI being 80% of the drone market, this ban could potentially have a major impact on the industry.
Nintendo Direct Reveals New Zelda and Metroid Games
Nintendo Direct unveiled 'Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,' where Zelda is the main protagonist with a unique echo mechanic. 'Metroid Prime 4' gameplay snippets were shown, set for release on Switch. The graphical quality of the game raises doubts about its performance on the hardware.
Innovative AI Adoption in Emergency Services
AI has been implemented in a city's non-emergency 911 line to support understaffed operators. The AI, upon detecting specific words or phrases, transfers the call to a human operator, aiming to ease the workload. This innovative approach blends AI as a tool to assist human operators, ensuring prompt responses and effective handling of non-emergency calls.
Challenges in AI-Driven Tech Projects
The discussion delves into AI's role as either a standalone feature or an integral part of a larger product. While the sentiment suggests a saturation of AI-centric products, the prevalence of startups focusing on AI innovations remains prominent. This trend indicates the ongoing emphasis on AI technologies within the tech industry, with startups leading the charge in exploring AI applications across various sectors.
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Timestamps (courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters
1:22 Intro
1:51 Topic #1 - FTC sues Adobe over hidden cancellation fees
2:06 Linus recalls inability of removing an Adobe seat at LMG
4:41 Why Adobe is being sued, EULA, recalling Amazon lawsuit
8:32 Linus on using Adobe's suit, pirated CS6, Luke on Vegas
10:14 Linus on Adobe's small icons
11:46 Topic #2 - Snapdragon's Copilot+ laptops launch
12:42 Linus & Luke boot Elijah off FP, borrowing & liability
14:45 Copilot+ laptops, specs released, Qualcomm, "X1E" models
19:06 Linus on buying TVs from small electronics stores
22:02 Performance, recall of Recall, Copilot, video of malware HDD
26:50 Intel, AMD upcoming chips, Apple's naming scheme
30:38 Qualcomm's unannounced chips, higher WAN viewership
31:48 Linus is excited, mentions MediaTek's naming
33:14 Merch Messages #1
35:08 Is Linus going to replay Fantasian on multiple platforms?
46:10 Have you played other titles before Anno 1800? Favorite setting?
50:50 Topic #3 - Nvidia tries to force partners to buy their servers
51:47 EVGA, NDA, Framework & AMD, recalls MXM, Jensen & Linus
1:00:55 At what point would Nvidia buy AMD?
1:02:48 Topic #4 - Framework board powered by RISC-V
1:04:04 Linus on complexity & rate of change with RISC-V
1:08:36 Linus wonders how hard it'd be to make 4060 mobile GPU
1:10:46 Sponsor - Squarespace
1:12:20 Sponsor - MSI
1:13:19 Sponsor - Control D
1:15:08 Merch Messages #2
1:15:11 Any fun Luke stories from Open Sauce?
1:21:28 Do you plan to bring back older water bottle colors?
1:22:40 LTTStore's new retro TV pet house
1:27:17 Garage sale at the LTT Labs building on the 6th of July
1:30:19 Topic #5 - Softbank's real time "emotion canceling" AI tech
1:37:16 Censorship, "Y2K fashion," music relevancy
1:43:17 Linus's car music story, Luke's concert story
1:46:05 Linus's Knucks shirt, Marineland ft. Linus & Luke singing
1:50:28 Topic #6 - AMD's misleading Ryzen 5000XT benchmarks
1:55:16 Topic #7 - US house passes bill to ban sale and use of DJI
1:56:03 Luke on Ukraine & Darwin's drone warfare.
1:57:32 Topic #8 - New Legend of Zelda game makes Zelda playable
1:58:02 New Mario Party, HD remasters, annual Starfield subscription
1:59:02 Banana ft. Banana puns
2:02:24 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show Afternoon
2:04:11 Has Luke tried Bodycam?
2:05:03 What tech does Luke use for his weight loss journey?
2:07:29 Can Linus elaborate on cats being lightning in a bottle?
2:09:24 James on playing homage V.S. stealing a thumbnail
2:10:44 Would X1E be better received with better marketing?
2:13:49 Sponsor - PIA VPN
2:14:49 How little do tech people know about areas outside their own?
2:15:59 Is reformatting a phone using Linux going to help?
2:16:34 How is LTT's viewership handling?
2:22:56 Linus's favorite Halo: CE? Thoughts on spawn killing?
2:23:46 Most painful LMG inventory item that went missing?
2:26:12 Is Luke going to finish FFVI?
2:26:28 How would YouTube function with Linus as CEO?
2:27:06 Thoughts on AI used by non-emergency 911 to redirect to humans?
2:27:26 Linus's thoughts on Sea of Stars?
2:28:12 Linus projects that needed money but Yvonne didn't approve?
2:28:51 Thoughts on AI as a product V.S. feature as a product?
2:29:54 Did Luke enjoy Rugby? What position did he play?
2:30:54 Is legislation the only solution for companies' behavior?
2:31:28 Outro ft. Annoyed Linus at a lost Eddie Feigner video
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