Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 10/22 – The Next Gen Snapdragon
Oct 22, 2024
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite promises to revolutionize mobile chips with custom CPUs, setting the stage for fierce competition. Netflix faces a shake-up as it shuts down its AAA gaming studio, hinting at a shift in strategy. Meanwhile, Epic has launched a Fab Marketplace, paving the way for a user-generated content metaverse. The Biden administration is tightening regulations on data transfers to protect sensitive information from adversarial nations. Plus, AI developers are working to give chatbots more personality to enhance user interactions.
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Snapdragon 8 Elite's Custom CPU
- Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite boasts a custom-designed Orion CPU, marking a shift from ARM's Cortex.
- This offers greater control and potential performance gains, though at higher development costs.
Netflix Shuts Down AAA Game Studio
- Netflix has shut down its AAA game studio, Team Blue, signaling a potential shift in its gaming strategy.
- The studio, led by industry veterans, was pursuing a more ambitious and risky multi-platform approach.
Disney Bypasses Apple's App Store Fees
- Disney no longer allows new Hulu/Disney+ subscriptions through Apple's App Store, avoiding Apple's cut.
- Existing subscribers remain unaffected, but new users must subscribe directly through Disney.