Accidental Tech Podcast 661: Intimate and Regimented
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Oct 16, 2025 The discussion kicks off with quirky insights into languages in Scotland and a compelling ZFS AnyRAID breakdown. As the hosts dive into Apple's M5 chip, they dissect its powerful CPU and GPU claims along with the implications of new packaging tech. There's a breakdown of the M5 MacBook Pro's specs, including significant performance improvements. Highlights also cover the unveiling of the Vision Pro and its challenges, plus the recent rebranding of Apple TV+. Expect plenty of engaging banter and tech revelations throughout!
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Pick Cases For Buttons, Not Just Looks
- If you want a sturdy, protective leather case and don't mind bulk, try the Peak Design case for consistent protection.
- Test button quality before committing because many third-party leather cases have poor button designs.
M5 Is A GPU/AI-First Upgrade
- Apple M5 emphasizes GPU and AI acceleration more than CPU core changes, making the chip a major graphics/AI step.
- CPU gains are modest (~15% multi-threaded) while GPU and neural improvements drive the marketing narrative.
SOIC Packaging Eases Large-SoC Economics
- TSMC's SOIC packaging may let Apple combine smaller 'known good' dies into one package to improve yields and enable larger chips.
- The approach keeps tight integration while reducing cost and binning issues for very large SoCs.