Sam Abuelsamid

Join Daniel Rubino, editor at Windows Central, as he digs into the intriguing dynamics of Black Friday sales data, focusing on inflation's impact. Sam Abuelsamid, an automotive analyst, adds perspective on the troubled Ford F-150 Lightning and the complexities of the EV market. Mike Elgan explores the potential of AI technologies in shopping and the pitfalls of AI-generated content. Together, they debate the implications of AI policy in a politically charged landscape while warning of the growing influence of Chinese tech.

Expert Sam Abuelsamid discusses real-time OSes in cars, covering QNX, Wind River, and Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit. The hosts explore topics like Apple IDs, Apple podcast transcripts, and Microsoft's decision to separate Teams from Office. They also touch on Apple's immersive video experiences, including Vision Pro Spatial Personas and challenges faced by Apple in developing the ecosystem. The episode wraps up with a new theme song and discussions on hardware vulnerabilities in Apple Silicon.

Mike Elgan, a tech writer exploring AI and travel, Daniel Rubino, editor at Windows Central, and automotive analyst Sam Abuelsamid dive into intriguing topics. They dissect the mixed results of Black Friday sales, questioning whether AI shopping assistants genuinely enhance the consumer experience. The panel also debates the growing influence of Chinese open-source AI while addressing the data privacy concerns of connected cars. With humor and insight, they tackle the evolving tech landscape, blending critical analysis with engaging anecdotes.

In this engaging discussion, guests Sam Abuelsamid, a Guidehouse Insights expert on electric vehicles; Stephanie Brinley from S&P Global, specializing in automotive insights; John Beltz Snyder of Autoblog known for keen automotive analysis; and Gary Vasilash, founder of shinymetalboxes.net with a focus on design and culture delve into the future of transportation. Topics cover the impact of EV vs. ICE pricing and the growing market for autonomous vehicles, alongside insights into consumer behavior and the evolving automotive landscape.

Guests Mark Wakefield, Sam Abuelsamid, Gary Vasilash, and John McElroy discuss topics including advancements in Chinese NEVs, legacy OEMs' focus on pickups and potential for family SUVs, the evolution of software-defined vehicles, the lack of mindset in legacy OEMs, the potential and challenges of software-defined vehicles, and the perspectives on AI and software-defined vehicles.