24 Sept 2025
2h 55m

WW 951: The ODBC of AI - Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Promises Blazing Speeds!

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Windows Weekly (Audio)

In episode 951 of Windows Weekly, Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott (reporting from the Snapdragon Summit in Maui), and Richard Campbell discuss the latest Microsoft news, including the release preview of Windows 25H2 and the coming end of support for Windows 10, and debate the merits of touch screens on laptops. Paul shares his positive experiences using Windows on ARM-based laptops and recounts Qualcomm CEO's vision keynote, while also expressing skepticism about the AI hype cycle. The group touches on the increasing rift between Microsoft and OpenAI, NVIDIA's investment in OpenAI, and the rise of agentic capabilities in browsers, and they discuss the potential of Android as a platform for PCs. The hosts also discuss the challenges and costs associated with being a content creator, and Richard Campbell shares a story about a thoughtful gesture from Paul during a past event.

Outlines

Part 1: Intro and Windows Updates

Part 2: Touch Screens and AI Hype

Part 3: Snapdragon Summit and Windows Testing

Part 4: ARM PCs and Security

Part 5: App Updates and Snapdragon Keynote

Part 6: Android, Chromebooks, and Windows vs Mac

Part 7: AI Discussions

Part 8: Snapdragon X2 Elite

Part 9: Closing

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