The WAN Show
I'm Siding With Apple - WAN Show May 10, 2024
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Quick takeaways
- Apple's M4 chip offers improved efficiency cores and AI integration, surpassing Intel's Core i9 in single core performance.
- Microsoft's closure of game studios sparks controversy, with fans supporting affected games like Hi-Finish.
- ASUS' ROG Ally X features enhanced battery life, repairability, and storage configuration, making it a notable upgrade.
- Stack Overflow faces backlash for integrating OpenAI without user consent, leading to mass user suspension and protest post reversion.
- Prioritizing tasks in graduate school involves building a strong foundation, focusing on known materials first during tests, and drawing on career experience for time management strategies.
Deep dives
Apple launches M4 processor for iPad with enhanced neural engine
Apple officially launched their new M4 chip, featuring two additional efficiency cores and a 20% increase in memory bandwidth compared to the M3. The new chip includes a more powerful neural engine, hinting at accelerated plans for AI integration. Benchmarks from Geekbench show the M4 outperforming Intel's Core i9 14900KS in single core performance, marking a significant advancement in iPad technology.
Microsoft faces backlash over sudden game studio closures including Tango Game Works
Microsoft receives criticism for closing multiple game studios, including Tango Game Works, leading to cancellations of promised DLC and other projects. Fans show support by positively reviewing Hi-Finish, produced by the affected studios. Xbox executives' comments about needing smaller, award-winning games spark controversy and concern about the company's gaming strategy.
ASUS teases ROG Ally X with improved battery life and modular joystick design
ASUS unveils the ROG Ally X as a successor to the original Ally, boasting a new black color and larger battery for increased endurance, allowing at least three hours of intense game playing. The device promises more than 16 gigs of RAM, M.2 2280 slot, and redesign joystick modules to enhance repairability. Despite maintaining the same screen and CPU, improvements in battery, repairability, and storage configuration make the Ally X a notable upgrade.
Stack Overflow's Integration of OpenAI Sparks User Rebellion
Stack Overflow's decision to integrate OpenAI without user consultation led to user backlash with many deleting or adding protest messages to their past posts. Stack Overflow staff suspended protesting users en masse and reverted protest posts back to their original state. Despite adding AI integration, Stack Overflow previously banned generative AI answers last year.
Considerations for Prioritizing Tasks in a Graduate School Environment
For prioritizing tasks in a graduate school environment with numerous tasks and vague deadlines, ensuring a solid foundation in each subject is essential. Focus on securing a passing grade worth of material first to build confidence. During tests, answer the questions you know well first to secure your expected grade before refining the remaining ones.
Challenges of Going Back to School After 20 Years in a Job
Returning to graduate school after an extended career presents challenges in setting priorities when tasks are abundant and deadlines are uncertain. Drawing upon experience from previous job priorities can provide insights into time management strategies and task management in an academic setting.
Intel's Guidance on Motherboard Profiles
Intel recently advised users not to use motherboard maker profiles that boost performance settings, recommending the use of Intel's default settings profile instead, combining thermal and power delivery features. While third-party profiles improved stability, they impacted performance negatively. Intel mandated motherboard makers to release BIOS updates with Intel's default settings profile by May 31 to help users regain lost performance.
Sony's Find My Device Expansion and CCP
Google has expanded its Find My Device feature for Android to help users locate devices both online and offline by utilizing a network similar to Apple's Find My Network. Users can opt-out through settings and manage their participation levels. Nevertheless, users can benefit from the network to find their devices without actively participating, raising questions on the ethical use of the feature.
Experience at the Computer Store on Boxing Day
The speaker reminisces about their first day at a computer store, which happened to be on Boxing Day. They recall the chaos of the day, being the Canadian equivalent of Black Friday, and the pride they felt being able to work efficiently amidst the rush.
Transitioning to Hosting Role at Work
The speaker reflects on their colleague's transition from shooting to hosting at work, highlighting the pride they felt when they were allowed to focus on fixing computers instead of dealing with on-floor interactions. The colleague's creative mindset and adaptability are lauded as positive attributes for the new role.
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters.
1:18 Intro.
1:43 Topic #1: Apple's iPad Pro & M4 release.
7:04 Luke the new Switch, Linus on specs & storage, thoughts on Apple's ad.
9:02 Discussing the ad's controversy, LG ad, swiss army & firearm example.
19:18 Luke asks for Linus's opinion on the ad, recalling older iPad Pro ad.
21:32 Apple's habit of removing older ads.
28:40 Topic #2: Microsoft closes three game studios, including Hi-Fi RUSH makers.
36:10 Luke on studio games & recent successful games, stock's impact.
40:04 When was the last time companies developed anything?
42:27 Luke on purchasing studios, Linus on a friend's vet practice.
51:42 LTTStore's classic T-shirts are back.
51:51 Linus's similar image of the T-shirt.
53:26 Limited American apparel shirts quantity.
53:48 Merch Messages #1.
59:42 Topic #3: Asus's ROG Ally X, new handheld PC.
Cont. Merch Messages #1.
1:05:42 Tips on dealing with employees making the same mistakes?
1:13:50 Conversation on unallowed jokes for LMG.
1:17:26 Linus on his work, covering "Do you know who I am?!"
1:22:12 Persona & trolling.
1:25:10 Topic #4: Nintendo's new Switch successor to be announced.
1:26:02 Discussing Ampere, naming, FP's chat suggestions.
1:29:24 Potential specs, recalling Nintendo LABO.
1:32:45 Why do Nintendo keep bringing out old console?
1:34:26 Linus's diagnosis, GameCube, Luke brother's case.
1:38:21 Sponsors.
1:38:26 AG1.
1:40:06 Ridge.
1:42:06 Backblaze.
1:43:08 Savage Jerky.
1:43:44 Merch Messages #2 ft. Angry Dan.
1:48:50 Do you see professions soon requiring AI use over manual use?
1:53:55 Is water block compatibility going to be on LTTLabs site?
1:56:28 How do you handle numerous tasks & deadlines?
2:01:11 Topic #5: Stack Overflow's OpenAI integration causes protests.
2:02:58 LTT's upcoming video on de-Google-ifying your life.
2:06:22 Topic #6: Intel's CPU crash over motherboard's BIOS profile.
2:14:49 Topic #7: AMD's x86 server share nears a third of the market.
2:18:41 Topic #8: Sony's Helldivers 2 controversy.
2:22:26 Regional locks, what's the point?
2:29:04 Billy Basso's Animal Well, funny storage & specs requirements.
2:32:18 BC Charity uncleared items for sale on Whatnot.
2:37:40 Topic #11: Google's Find My Device feature.
2:39:18 Yvonne's lost purse story.
2:51:24 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark, accidental outro.
2:53:40 Do you see Linux gaining a significant market?
2:54:08 Thoughts on future of AI playing roles in the governments?
2:55:02 What OS feature do you think should be universally implemented?
2:57:08 Precision screwdriver ETA?
2:58:45 Ever found a device or tech installed where it shouldn't have been?
2:59:38 Is a conure rolling on the glass cage a good behavior?
3:00:31 What video game movies are or were you excited about?
3:02:02 How do you screen for both career & behavioral fit for interviews?
3:04:01 Is DIY spraying & painting your house worth it?
3:06:37 Obscure LAN favorites that you struggled to run on modern systems?
3:07:18 How do you avoid Amazon? Should companies disclose it?
3:08:20 What are you looking for at COMPUTEX? Whale LAN update?
3:09:55 How much did NCIX make out of selling physical games?
3:11:10 What made David become a writer & a host?
3:14:00 Thoughts on heat reactive cups that show internals of products?
3:16:14 What is your daily driver power bank?
3:18:24 Is Linus still using his Steam Deck?
3:19:00 Any person you previously met again who you thought was a fan?
3:21:22 What governmental tech infrastructure would Luke want to tour?
3:21:40 Tips & tricks for a new manual car adopter?
3:28:45 Outro.
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