Waveform Podcast: Windows 10 End of Life, Apple M5 Chips, and Exploding Phones

YouTube Collab Feature Discussion

• 🤝 The hosts discuss YouTube's new collab feature, allowing multiple creators to share a single video.
• 📈 They explain how collaborators' audiences can see the video in their recommendations and subscription feeds.
• 🗣️ Feedback on the feature was mixed, with some viewers expressing dislike for seeing content from channels they don't subscribe to.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Honor Concept Phone

• 📱 The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is highlighted for its design similarities to the iPhone, powerful specs, and a unique screen on the back.
• 💡 Despite its appeal, the model is currently China-only and priced around $850.
• 📱 Honor's Magic OS 10 is showcased, featuring a UI heavily inspired by Apple's design language, including a liquid glass effect and similar app icons.
• 📸 A concept phone from Honor features a gimbal-stabilized camera built into the device, aiming to compete with dedicated camera devices like the DJI Osmo Pocket.

Apple's M5 Chip and New Devices

• 🚀 Apple announced the M5 chip, integrated into the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro.
• ⚡ The M5 chip brings improvements in AI performance, GPU, and neural engine capabilities.
• 👓 The Vision Pro receives an M5 chip upgrade, enhancing pixel rendering and refresh rate, along with a new dual knit band for improved comfort.
• 🏀 Apple is introducing live sports to Vision Pro, with NBA games available via League Pass, though availability is limited to specific regions and requires a Spectrum Sportsnet subscription.

Windows 10 End of Support and Other Tech News

• 💻 Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, a decade after its launch, with a significant portion of users still on the older OS.
• ⚠️ Many businesses and enterprises may struggle to upgrade due to hardware requirements for Windows 11.
• 🎧 Netflix is adding 16 video podcasts from Spotify, signaling a move into longer-form content to compete with platforms like YouTube.
• 💥 The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is back in the news after a JerryRigEverything durability test resulted in the phone exploding due to a suspected battery short.