This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1046: Shrimpspiracy - Musk Trolls Microsoft With Macrohard
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Aug 25, 2025 In this engaging discussion, guests Daniel Rubino, Editor-in-chief at Windows Central, and Paris Martineau, a food safety reporter from Consumer Reports, tackle intriguing tech topics. They explore the chaotic unveiling of Elon Musk's 'Macrohard' competing with Microsoft and debate the evolving landscape of AI, particularly in cybersecurity. Conversations also highlight the funny side of food safety, touching on recent shrimp recalls. With anecdotes and lively banter, they shed light on the whimsical intersection of tech and daily life.
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Choose Faster CPUs Intentionally
- Buy faster CPUs for real productivity gains because modern chips (e.g., Ryzen 9950) can be many times faster than older models.
- Prioritize AMD for desktop and Qualcomm Snapdragon for laptops when battery life and performance-per-watt matter.
ARM Laptops Are Competitive Now
- Windows on ARM can feel snappier because Microsoft optimized parts of the OS for ARM cores and efficient architectures.
- Battery life and core design differences make ARM laptops competitive with traditional x86 machines.
Treat CHIPS Grants As Strategic Deals
- Expect the U.S. CHIPS funding to shape semiconductor manufacturing and national security, and consider government equity as part of deals.
- Companies receiving big grants should prepare for legal and political scrutiny over terms and control.
