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The Vergecast

The internet really is a series of tubes

Apr 16, 2024
Join Josh Dzieza, a Verge reporter who investigated the undersea cable industry, as he reveals the hidden world that keeps our internet connected. He discusses the laborious process of laying and maintaining these vital cables. Tom Warren and Joanna Nelius dive into the competitive future of Arm chips in laptops, with Microsoft aiming to surpass Apple’s performance. Meanwhile, Alex Cranz answers listener inquiries about the latest in e-readers, spotlighting new Kobo devices and offering tips on the best e-readers available now.
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Quick takeaways

  • Undersea cables play a vital role in our internet connectivity and are actively maintained to ensure seamless online experiences.
  • Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip aims to bridge the performance gap in laptops, offering power efficiency and improved functionality.

Deep dives

The Evolution of Laptop Chips and the Promise of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Chip

The laptop industry has seen an evolution in chip technologies, with companies like Intel, AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm each bringing their own unique approaches. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip aims to bridge the performance gap and provide more power efficiency for laptops. Microsoft has been dedicated to making Qualcomm-powered PCs work, striving for a balance between performance, battery life, and connectivity.

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