TLDR: Microsoft’s ‘Hudson Valley’ may revolutionize Windows with AI, efficiency; data privacy concerns rise with 23andMe, tech giants; Game Awards critiqued for commercialism.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “Is This REALLY Windows 12?” by TechLinked
Key Takeaways:
- Microsoft’s Windows Update ‘Hudson Valley’: Planned for next year, it’s rumored to be a significant update with groundbreaking AI features, including a new AI-powered GUI and super-resolution technology for videos and games.
- Efficiency Improvements: The update is said to potentially increase battery life in some devices by up to 50%.
- Return to Annual Release Cycles: Microsoft is returning to annual Windows release cycles, after previously fluctuating between one and three-year cycles.
- Platform and Hardware Compatibility: The update is built on the ‘Germanium’ platform, set to release in April, supporting Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon X Elite laptop chips.
- User Base Fragmentation Concerns: Less than a third of global Windows users have upgraded to Windows 11, and releasing a new version could further fragment the user base.
- 23andMe’s Terms of Service Change: Following a data breach, 23andMe changed its terms to include binding arbitration, potentially avoiding lawsuits but raising concerns over user data privacy.
- Data Breach Trends: An independent study commissioned by Apple highlighted that data breaches have tripled between 2013 and 2022.
- The Game Awards Critique: Criticism of the Game Awards for being overly commercial, with a focus on new game teasers and commercials, overshadowing award presentations.
- Corporate and Government Data Practices: Allegations that governments are using smartphone notifications for surveillance and companies like Google admitting to issues with user data handling.
- HP’s Marketing Strategy: A new ad campaign by HP acknowledges consumer frustration with their printers, amidst ongoing issues with expensive ink and printer reliability.
