TLDR: Windows 11 integrates AI super-resolution, signaling Microsoft’s AI future. AMD makes CUDA compatible with Radeon, Apple settles chip lawsuit, and Xbox evolves.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “Windows is About to Change Forever” by TechLinked
Key Takeaways:
- Microsoft’s AI Future in Windows: Microsoft is integrating AI features into Windows, such as a hidden AI-assisted super-resolution feature in Windows 11, signaling a strong move towards an AI-centric future.
- Super-Resolution for Games and Apps: The AI feature enhances game playability and details, even in native Windows apps and windowed games, potentially benefiting older game titles.
- Hardware Requirements: To utilize the new AI features, systems need GPUs with Tensor cores or processors with an NPU, aligning with Microsoft’s push towards AI processor standardization in PCs.
- Windows 11 Update, Not Windows 12: The anticipated major OS overhaul, expected to be Windows 12, will actually be an update to Windows 11, labeled “24H2.”
- AI PC Market Growth: IDC forecasts that 60% of PC shipments will be AI PCs within three years, highlighting the expected rapid adoption of AI technology in computing.
- AMD’s CUDA Compatibility Project: AMD funded a project to make CUDA compatible with Radeon cards, which is now open source, allowing CUDA-enabled software to run on AMD GPUs.
- Apple Settles Lawsuit with Chip Startup: Apple settled a lawsuit against chip startup Nuvia, allowing for a forensic examination to recover any confidential information, showcasing the competitive tensions in the chip industry.
- iFixit’s Vision Pro Teardown: A teardown of Apple’s Vision Pro revealed its display resolution falls short of the 4K standard, offering insights into the device’s technical specifications.
- Future Xbox Development: Reports suggest Microsoft’s Surface team is developing the next Xbox devices, including a traditional console and a dockable handheld, indicating Microsoft’s continued investment in gaming hardware.
- Google and YouTube’s Subscription Milestones: Google announced that YouTube has over 100 million premium subscribers, highlighting the growing consumer willingness to pay for enhanced digital services.
