Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Tech Giants Clash: Xbox Store Delays and Alibaba’s AI Challenge
Explore the legal and technological battles shaping the future of digital marketplaces and AI. Microsoft faces hurdles launching its Xbox game store on Android due to antitrust issues, while Alibaba introduces a powerful AI model to rival OpenAI. Discover how these developments could redefine consumer rights and technological supremacy. Plus, Google Chat's new 'Huddles' feature and the transparency issues surrounding smart device updates. Stay informed on the latest shifts in tech innovation and regulation.
Sources:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/27/24307867/microsoft-google-xbox-game-store-android-purchase-games
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/27/alibaba-releases-an-open-challenger-to-openais-o1-reasoning-model/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/27/google-chat-now-has-its-own-take-on-slacks-huddles/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/27/24307642/smart-device-makers-arent-sharing-how-long-their-products-will-update
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:38) Microsoft says it’s built an Xbox game store on Android but can’t launch it
(00:03:05) Alibaba releases an 'open' challenger to OpenAI's o1 reasoning model
(00:06:21) Google Chat now has its own take on Slack's Huddles
(00:08:59) Smart device-makers aren’t sharing how long their products will update.