M5 Chips Are Here

Key takeaways

The new Apple M5 chips deliver powerful performance improvements across multiple devices.
OpenAI's ChatGPT is relaxing its guidelines, paving the way for more adult-themed interactions.
Waymo's planned driverless taxi service signals the future of autonomous transport in major cities.
The partnership between Spotify and Netflix highlights the growing importance of video content in the podcasting landscape.
Ending support for Windows 10 underscores the need for users to transition to newer operating systems for better security.

Summary

Apple Introduces M5 Chips

Apple debuted the new M5 chip with significant performance enhancements in various devices. The 14-inch MacBook Pro now boasts up to 3.5 times more processing power for AI tasks, a faster storage option, and a similar starting price of $1,599, available from October 22nd. Additionally, the iPad Pro and Vision Pro also received the M5 chip upgrade. The advancements point towards improved graphics performance and higher memory bandwidth, continuing Apple's trend of iterative but impactful updates.

ChatGPT's New Adult Features

OpenAI is planning to loosen restrictions on ChatGPT, allowing users, especially verified adults, to engage in more human-like conversations, including the option to utilize adult themes. This shift comes after acknowledging the balance between mental health safeguards and user enjoyment. Sam Altman's recent comments indicate a forthcoming version of ChatGPT that aspires to mirror the more playful personality reminiscent of 4.0, potentially opening doors for niche interactions.

Waymo's Expansion to London

Waymo is set to launch a fully driverless taxi service in London by 2026, marking its first European move. The initial phase will involve collecting data from human-supervised vehicles before transitioning to fully autonomous rides, as the UK government gears up for piloting fully driverless services with expected commercial availability shortly thereafter.

Spotify Partners with Netflix for Video Podcasts

Spotify is collaborating with Netflix to offer a selection of video podcasts, allowing a new channel for video content consumption on Netflix starting in early 2026. This partnership arises as Spotify aims to ramp up its video podcasting segment amidst previous layoffs and strategy shifts, affirming the rising demand for video content among users.

Windows 10 Support Comes to an End

Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10, which will no longer receive regular security patches. Although users can still enroll in an extended security updates program, the call for newer operating systems, like Windows 11, is apparent. Many PCs still run Windows 10, meaning this change will affect a vast number of users.

Show notes

The new Apple M5 chips are here, and I’ll tell you what devices got them and what they can do. ChatGPT wants to allow you to have sexy time. Waymo is coming to London. Netflix wants to bring podcasts to your streaming diet. And its officially the end of the road for Windows 10.

Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro gets an M5 chip bump and faster storage (The Verge)

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults (The Verge)

Waymo’s robotaxis are coming to London (The Verge)

Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal (TechCrunch)

YouTube has a new video player (The Verge)

OpenAI makes five-year business plan to meet $1tn spending pledges (FT)

Windows 10 support “ends” today, but it’s just the first of many deaths (ArsTechnica)