Tech Giants Shake Up: NZXT Criticized, Google’s AI Breakthrough, and Instagram’s API Shift

Explore the latest in tech as Gamers Nexus exposes NZXT's controversial PC rental practices, Google's GenCast AI model sets new standards in weather forecasting, and Instagram's API changes disrupt third-party apps. Dive into the implications of these developments for consumers and the tech industry at large.

Sources:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/7/24315781/gamers-nexus-video-reply-nzxt-defense-misleading-customers-flex-pc-rentals
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/07/google-says-its-new-ai-model-outperforms-the-top-weather-forecast-system/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/6/24315105/microsoft-surface-pro-laptop-intel-lunar-lake-rumors
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/06/instagram-locks-out-developers-of-third-party-consumer-apps/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) NZXT’s Flex PC rentals are still ‘misleading’ and ‘predatory,’ claims Gamers Nexus
(00:03:21) Google says its new AI model outperforms the top weather forecast system
(00:06:05) Microsoft Surface rumors point to a big Copilot Plus refresh next year
(00:08:29) Instagram locks out developers of third-party consumer apps