TechLinked Nvidia N1x spotted, Android 16 on Pixels, Big AI developments + more!
Jun 12, 2025
Nvidia's new N1X Arm CPU impresses with its performance benchmarks, while Android 16's rollout raises questions about the future of open source. The world of AI is buzzing with new partnerships and the discovery of alarming vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, tech enthusiasts will find quirky news, such as centipede farming robots and the Switch 2's battery issues. Plus, there's a fresh look at the evolving landscape of US-China trade regarding rare earth minerals. All this and more in an engaging discussion about the latest in tech!
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Nvidia's ARM Laptop CPU Emerges
- Nvidia's ARM-powered laptop CPU, the N1X, is real and shows promising performance in early Geekbench tests.
- Despite single-core wins, it still needs optimization, especially for multi-core tasks under Linux.
Android 16 Raises Open Source Fears
- Android 16 on Pixels rolls out but concerns arise that Google may close source parts of Android.
- If Google's device repos stop releasing, it could hurt projects like Graphene OS and damage consumer openness.
AI Rivalry and Legal Battles
- AI companies, even rivals like OpenAI and Google, must collaborate for cloud computing resources.
- Meanwhile, lawsuits accumulate over AI-generated copyrighted content, highlighting legal tensions in AI adoption.