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This TechLinked episode covers major tech news including Apple's HomeView smart home hub launch, NVIDIA's reported decision to halt RTX 5090 production in favor of AI cards, an espionage case at OpenAI, and various quick tech news items ranging from AI research culture to gaming handhelds and international tech incidents.
Apple's HomeView Smart Home Hub Launch
Apple unveiled HomeView, a $300 smart home hub featuring a 7-inch touchscreen on an adjustable speaker base, essentially creating what Wired described as a giant Apple Watch for the home. The device enables control of smart home devices, FaceTime calls, and personalized experiences, though it notably lacks native video streaming apps at launch, including Apple's own services. The announcement came alongside other Apple smart home products including a new Apple TV 4K, refreshed HomePod Mini 2, and a smart home accessories collection developed with Schneider Electric and LG.
- HomeView starts at $300 with 7-inch touchscreen on adjustable speaker base, with wall-mounted version available
- Device described as 'a giant Apple Watch for the home' allowing smart home control, FaceTime calls, and personalized experiences
- No native video streaming apps at launch, not even Apple's own services
- Apple also unveiled fourth-gen Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri, refreshed HomePod Mini 2, and smart home accessories with Schneider Electric and LG
" It remains to be seen whether HomeView will become the brain of your smart home, or just a glorified speaker you ignore in favor of your phone, which is already in your pocket. "
NVIDIA Reportedly Halting RTX 5090 Production for AI Cards
Reliable leakers report that NVIDIA plans to stop production of the RTX 5090 gaming GPU to focus on more expensive RTX Pro AI cards, which can retail for up to seven times the price of gaming counterparts. The decision stems from the GV202 silicon chip being entirely allocated to AI cards, with the 24GB 5080 becoming NVIDIA's top gaming offering. While unconfirmed by NVIDIA, the move reflects the company's strategic shift toward more profitable AI market segments over gaming.
- Internal supply chain documents indicate RTX 5090 production will cease in favor of RTX Pro AI cards
- GV202 silicon chip used in both 5090 and RTX Pro line now entirely allocated to AI cards that retail for up to 7x the gaming GPU price
- RTX 5080 with 24GB will become NVIDIA's top gaming-focused offering according to leakers
- Reports come from two independent reliable leakers: MegaSizeGPU and Hongxing2020
" NVIDIA choosing money over gamers is about the safest bet in the f***ing universe at this point. "
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