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