Windows 10… LIVES
Quick Overview
The video reports on several recent technology and business news items, including Microsoft making Windows 10 extended security updates free in certain European markets, Google DeepMind demonstrating Gemini's multi-robot learning capabilities, Costco halting sales of Xbox consoles, OpenAI launching the ChatGPT Pulse personalized digest feature, Intel potentially seeking investment from Apple, Amazon settling with the FTC over deceptive Prime cancellation practices, and Doug Bowser retiring as Nintendo of America president.
Key Points: Microsoft is making Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) free for one extra year for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) after the October 14th EOL date, provided they link their PC to a Microsoft account. Google DeepMind showcased Gemini Robotics 1.5's ability to learn across three different robot embodiments (Apollo, Bi-arm Franka, ALOHA) using a single model, demonstrating body-agnostic skills like trash sorting based on location-specific web searches. Costco quietly removed Xbox consoles from its US and UK websites, reportedly due to a business decision, leading to speculation about Microsoft's console sales strategy. OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Pulse, a feature exclusive to the $200/month Pro tier that proactively searches for personalized information overnight and delivers a morning digest to users. Intel is reportedly seeking an investment from Apple, five years after Apple transitioned its CPUs from Intel to Apple Silicon, a move seen as a comeback bid for Intel. Amazon settled a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit over deceptive Prime cancellation practices by agreeing to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and $1.5 billion in refunds to estimated 35 million harmed customers. Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America for six years, announced his retirement, with Devon Pritchard, former EVP of Revenue, Marketing, and Consumer Business, set to succeed him.
Context: This video presents a rapid-fire news roundup covering diverse topics in technology and gaming business sectors, including software support changes, AI advancements, retail inventory shifts, and executive departures. The host, Riley Murdock, discusses these items with commentary and supporting visual evidence from various news sources.