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Episode Synopsis
Quantum Computing Breakthrough from Microsoft
Microsoft News: Microsoft’s Majorana-1 Chip Carves New Path for Quantum Computing
Nature: Microsoft’s Quantum Computing Bet: Topological Qubits Finally Arrive
Popular Mechanics: Majorana-1 Topological Qubit Could Revolutionize Quantum Computing
ChatGPT 4.5 (For Pro Users)
TechRadar: ChatGPT 4.5 is Here for Pro Users Now and Plus Users Next Week – and I Can’t Wait to Try It
Reuters: OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-4.5 to Some Paying Users, Expand Access Next Week
One Useful Thing: The End of Search, the Beginning of Research (Related analysis on AI-driven research)
Our experience with deep research: Erik’s deep research question is still running after a couple of days.
Inc: Microsoft Says Workers are Already Using AI to Lighten Workloads, at Risk to Their Own Brainpower
iPhone 16E (Assessment of Reviews)
Wired: Apple iPhone 16E Review
John Gruber: Daring Fireball’s Take on the iPhone 16E
Framework Desktop
Polygon: Framework Desktop: Gaming Specs, Price, and Where to Buy
The Verge: Framework Desktop Announcement – Price, Release Date, and Details
The End of Skype
Microsoft: The Next Chapter – Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams
CONTACT
Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: erikchristiansen.net
Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host WebsiteWebsite: krishans.ca
*Show notes and timestamp images developed with help from ChatGPT 4o
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