Tech News Weekly 404

Jacob Ward of The Rip Current podcast and newsletter joins Mikah Sargent this week! The impact that generative AI is having on energy and our climate. The privacy and social issues around AI wearables. And everything that was announced at Apple's 'Awe Dropping' event.

• Jacob shares a paper published recently that covered generative AI and how the massive use of GPU energy is causing concerns about its impact on the climate.
• Mikah talks about a new wearable AI companion device called Friend and how these always-listening devices present privacy challenges for not just others around the user but also for the company itself.
• And Zac Hall of 9to5Mac was at Apple's 'Awe Dropping' event this past Tuesday and was fortunate to get his hands on the new hardware the company announced. He shares his initial thoughts on the new AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone Air!

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Links

• Commonwealth Fusion raises nearly $1B to chase… | Canary Media
• [2505.18892] Climate Implications of Diffusion-based Generative Visual AI Systems and their Mass Adoption
• I Hate My AI Friend | WIRED
• This is the new iPhone lineup following today's iPhone 17 launch event: details - 9to5Mac
• Introducing AirPods Pro 3, the ultimate audio experience - Apple
• Apple debuts Apple Watch Series 11, featuring groundbreaking health insights - Apple
• Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max - Apple
• Apple launches new TechWoven material for iPhone 17 cases - 9to5Mac
• Seven iPhone Air details you might've missed - 9to5Mac
• Here's every new case and accessory Apple just launched for iPhone 17 and more - 9to5Mac
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