Tech News Show Notes

Introduction

• Host: Riley Murdoch
• Focus: Recent developments in technology and tech companies

GPMI: New Connector Standard

• GPMI (General-purpose Media Interface):
  • Announced by over 50 Chinese tech companies
  • Competes with HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 4, Thunderbolt
  • Supports 96 Gbps data bandwidth and 240 watts power over USB-C
  • GPMI Type-B:
    • 192 Gbps data bandwidth and 480 watts power
    • Resembles a sideways-stretched USB-C plug
  • Licensed by USB Implementers Forum
  • Supported by TCL, Hisense, Huawei
  • Potential arrival on non-Chinese markets

Modding Radeon Graphics Cards

• Modder 'Gertie':
  • Flashed Radeon RX970 with RX970 XT BIOS
  • Increased power draw and clock speeds
  • Unlocked more overclocking headroom
  • RX970 matches RX970 XT's performance in tests
  • Stability issues: ultra low power mode not working

Nintendo Switch 2

• Joystick Technology:
  • Lacks Hall effect joysticks
  • Possible use of Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR)
• Performance:
  • Developers satisfied with console's power
  • Screenshots of Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 look promising
• Pricing:
  • Impacted by Trump tariffs
  • No expected price drop

ODU Business Management Software

• Comprehensive suite of business tools
• Features: Sales, inventory, accounting, project management
• Customizable interface
• Free 15-day trial available

Global Tariffs and Economy

• US-China Tariffs:
  • Trump threatens extra 50% tariff if China doesn't lower its 34% tariff
  • Potential total US tariffs on China: 104%
• Apple's Response:
  • Flown products to US before tariffs take effect

Privacy and Encryption

• UK Court Ruling:
  • Apple's battle over encrypted data must be public
  • Victory for privacy advocates

Direwolf De-extinction

• Colossal Biosciences:
  • Claimed revival of direwolves using genetic engineering
  • Combination of direwolf and greywolf DNA
  • First de-extinction with twin males
  • Concerns over company's approach

Kawasaki Corio

• Concept Vehicle:
  • Ridable robot horse-cat with 150cc hydrogen engine
  • AI-driven for navigation and jumping obstacles

Conclusion

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