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TechLinked covers the latest tech news including OpenAI's leaked smart speaker design, NVIDIA's limited GPU sale at QuakeCon, AMD's acquisition of AI startup Talos, Apple's RAM supply crisis for iPhone 18, and various other stories about AI security, privacy tools, and unusual tech initiatives. The episode balances serious industry developments with humorous commentary on everything from AI-powered 911 systems to a human pretending to be a chatbot.
OpenAI's Smart Speaker Design Leak
OpenAI's upcoming smart speaker has leaked, revealing a hockey puck-sized, screenless device designed by legendary iPhone designer Johnny Ive. The device is expected to retail between $300-$400 and will feature moving parts and lights to seem more 'alive' than traditional smart speakers. Public reception has been skeptical, especially given recent failures of AI hardware like the Rabbit R1 and Humane Pin, though the unique bagel-like design may set it apart from previous attempts.
- OpenAI's smart speaker is about the size of a hockey puck and will sell for $300-$400
- The device has moving parts and lights to make it seem more alive than standard smart speakers
- Designed by iconic iPhone designer Johnny Ive
- Public skepticism remains high after failures of Rabbit R1 and Humane Pin
" OpenAI's new smart speaker design has leaked and people are saying it looks like a donut, which I think is just so dumb. It obviously looks like a bagel. AI is savory, not sweet. "
" But those products weren't bagel-shaped, were they? If I know anything about people, it's that they love bagels. "
NVIDIA GPU Sale at QuakeCon
NVIDIA is offering a limited quantity of Founders Edition RTX 50 series GPUs at their original launch prices, but there's a catch - you have to physically be at QuakeCon in Grapevine, Texas. The sale runs until August 9th at the Gaylord Texan Resort, offering a rare opportunity to purchase high-end graphics cards without the typical markup, though the location requirement severely limits accessibility.
- NVIDIA selling limited Founders Edition RTX 50 series GPUs at original launch price
- Only available at QuakeCon booths in Grapevine, Texas until August 9th
- NVIDIA also offering GeForce RTX trading cards as alternative merchandise
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