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This tech news episode covers several major developments including Adobe's reversal on discontinuing Animate after user backlash, Intel's GPU strategy shift and the shelving of the Arc B770, major security vulnerabilities discovered in AI social network Maltbook, and various other tech industry controversies involving Microsoft's Copilot integration, X/Twitter raids, CPU burnout issues, and AI-generated code spam on GitHub.
Adobe Animate Reversal After User Backlash
Adobe dramatically reversed its decision to discontinue Adobe Animate after less than 24 hours of intense user feedback. The 30-year-old animation software, which evolved from Macromedia Flash and powers popular shows like Smiling Friends and Teen Titans Go, will now enter maintenance mode instead of being killed off entirely. The backlash was so severe that Adobe's Senior Director took to Reddit to apologize, with creators warning the shutdown would harm countless jobs and create lost media.
- Adobe announced discontinuation of Animate on Monday via email, triggering massive backlash
- Animate evolved from Macromedia Flash and still powers popular shows like Smiling Friends and Teen Titans Go
- YouTuber Tom Ska called it 'truly vile' and an 'industry-killing move'
- Adobe will now keep the app alive with security updates but no new features, essentially maintenance mode
" Adobe's original explanation cited new platforms that better serve users, which, reading between the lines, means AI. "
Intel's GPU Strategy Shift and Arc B770 Cancellation
Intel CEO announced a decisive shift in GPU strategy with the hiring of legendary chip architect Eric Demers, signaling serious commitment to AI and consumer GPU markets. However, the higher-end Arc B770 gaming GPU has been permanently shelved in favor of AI-focused products. Intel is also enforcing strict memory standards for upcoming Panther Lake CPUs, threatening to strip Arc branding from systems that don't meet specifications.
- Intel hired Eric Demers, veteran who designed legendary Radeon R300 and R600 architectures, as new chief architect
- Arc B770 gaming GPU permanently shelved, though workstation Arc Pro B70 may still arrive in fall
- Intel requiring laptop makers to use memory rated for at least 7,467 megatransfers per second or lose Arc branding
- Systems not meeting standards will be labeled as 'generic Intel graphics' - described as a participation trophy
" Hey, here's a fun idea for a drinking game. Take a shot every time a tech company pivots to high margin AI contracts over its consumer base. "
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