RX 9070 XT 32GB, Melted Cables Investigated, AI copyright case + more!

Summary

TechLinked Episode Summary: RX 9070 XT 32GB, Melted Cables Investigated, AI Copyright Case + More!

Release Date: February 13, 2025
Host/Author: Linus Media Group
Description: A thrice-weekly news show about tech + gaming culture

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1. AMD’s Radeon RX9070 XT 32GB: An Exciting New Release on the Horizon

Timestamp: [00:31]

TechLinked kicks off the episode with thrilling news for AMD enthusiasts. A prominent leaker, Zhang Zhong Zhao, shared on the Chiphell forums that AMD is gearing up to release a 32GB variant of its Radeon RX9070 XT graphics card. This new model is set to launch later this year, following the vanilla RX9070 series, which is expected to feature 16GB of VRAM with an MSRP ranging between $600 to $700 USD. James comments on the significance of the RX9070 XT name, recalling AMD’s previous attempts to announce an XT variant at CES, which didn't go as planned.

Notable Quote: James states, “AMD is preparing a 32 gigabyte version of its Radeon RX9070 XT, which is my favorite name XT” ([00:31]).

2. Nvidia’s RX5070 Launch Delayed: Strategic Timing or Supply Challenges?

Timestamp: [00:54]

Following the AMD news, Riley and James delve into Nvidia’s latest developments. Rumors suggest that Nvidia is delaying the launch of its RX5070 non-Ti model from February to early March. This strategic postponement appears to be an effort to align the RX5070’s release with that of AMD’s RX9070 and 9070 XT. James humorously notes, “If the 5070 launches anything like the 5080 and 5090 launches, hardly anyone will actually get cards” ([00:52]). The delay could exacerbate supply issues, making these high-demand GPUs even harder to obtain for consumers.

3. GPU Connector Melting Issues: Unraveling the Cause

Timestamp: [01:35]

A concerning topic discussed is the recurring issue of GPU connectors melting, particularly with high-end models like the RTX 4090 and 5090. A Reddit user reported their 5090’s damaged 12-volt high power cable, which was analyzed by YouTuber Derbauer. Findings revealed excessively high temperatures and uneven power distribution across the cable's individual wires. BuildZoid adds that the power distribution method in the RTX 4090 and 5090 differs unfavorably from the 3090, potentially contributing to these problems.

Further complicating matters, Mod DIY, the manufacturer of the faulty third-party cable, advises RTX5090 owners to use their newer 12V 2x6 cables, claiming significant enhancements. This contradicts guidance from industry leaders like Corsair and Seasonic, who assert that the issue lies solely in the GPU and power supply sockets, not the cables themselves. While PC integrator Falcon Northwest has been unable to reproduce the issue, Darkside of Gaming discovered a melted cable on their 4090 after two years of use, highlighting the problem’s persistence.

Notable Quote: Riley humorously remarks, “Doctors recommend some parts melt faster than others” ([03:02]).

4. AI Copyright Case: Thomson Reuters Triumphs Over Ross Intelligence

Timestamp: [03:05]

In a landmark legal development, TechLinked covers the first major AI copyright case where media tech conglomerate Thomson Reuters successfully sued AI startup Ross Intelligence. The case centered around Ross Intelligence using thousands of legal summaries from Thomson Reuters' Westlaw database to train its AI system. The court ruled that Ross's actions were not protected under fair use, as the AI merely surfaced existing material without generating new content. James points out the significance of this ruling, especially in a pre-ChatGPT era, saying, “It's unclear how useful this ruling will be as a precedent for the various generative AI copyright cases currently in the pipe” ([03:05]).

The discussion underscores the distinction between generative AI and earlier AI models, highlighting uncertainties in how future cases involving advanced AI will be adjudicated.

Notable Quote: James muses, “It's less ChatGPT and more old Google before it told you to eat rocks” ([03:28]).

5. Apple Expands Services: Apple TV App for Android and Content Migration Features

Timestamp: [05:02]

Apple is making significant strides in broadening its ecosystem. The company has launched the Apple TV app for Android mobile devices, allowing Android users to subscribe to Apple TV+ and enjoy popular shows like "Severance." Additionally, Apple has introduced a feature enabling users to migrate their purchased movies, music, apps, and other content from one account to another primary account. James applauds these moves, noting that long-time Apple fans have eagerly awaited such functionalities.

Notable Quote: James enthusiastically states, “Apple has launched the Apple TV app for Android mobile devices so Android users can finally subscribe to Apple TV plus and watch the best show ever made. Severance, right?” ([05:02]).

6. Upcoming Smartphone Releases: Delays and Leaks

Timestamp: [05:35]

The episode also covers the latest updates in the smartphone arena. Apple has delayed the launch of its newest iPhone SE model to the following week, prompting speculations about the reasons behind the postponement. Meanwhile, leaks for Google's Pixel 9a reveal a minimal camera bump, with an expected launch date of March 19. Samsung’s Galaxy A56.5G is also in the spotlight, with renders from EV leaks suggesting its imminent release. James advises viewers that their current smartphones are likely sufficient, hinting at the incremental nature of these upgrades.

Notable Quote: James humorously warns, “By the time you look at these photos, you'll have bad eyes” ([05:38]).

7. Google Maps Renames Gulf of Mexico and Jeep Infotainment Glitches

Timestamp: [06:12]

In geographical updates, Google Maps has rebranded the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for US users, while maintaining the original name for Mexican users. The rest of the world will see both names, leaving it up to users to choose their preference. Bing Maps attempted to join this change but only labeled it as the Gulf of Mexico twice, eventually aligning with Google and Apple Maps.

On a different note, Jeep owners have reported unwanted ads for extended warranty coverage appearing on their vehicle’s infotainment displays during stops. Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, attributes these occurrences to software glitches and is actively working on a fix. James remarks on the situation, drawing parallels to the complexities of modern infotainment systems.

Notable Quote: Riley quips, “AI is crazy” ([07:10]).

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Closing Thoughts

TechLinked wraps up the episode with a blend of humor and anticipation for future tech developments. While addressing the latest issues and releases, the hosts ensure that viewers are well-informed and entertained, maintaining the show’s reputation as a go-to source for tech and gaming culture news.

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Note: Advertisements, intros, and outros were omitted to focus solely on the episode's content.

Transcript

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[James]

Be back for more tech news. Didn't I say they'd be back? Yeah, yeah, I totally called it. You love tech news. You're obsessed A prominent leaker claims AMD is preparing a 32 gigabyte version of its Radeon RX9070, which is my favorite name XT, which some may remember as the graphics card AMD tried to announce at CES before metaphorically tackling itself off the stage.

[Riley]

It hurt itself in its confusion.

[James]

The leaker, who goes by Zhang Zhong Zhao, said on the Chiphell forums that the 32 gigabyte 9070 XT will launch this year sometime after the vanilla 9070 series, which are expected to feature 16 gigabytes of VRM and a possible MSRP of 600 to 700 US dollars. Which is. That's just nothing compared to what we're used to, according to recently leaked retailer listings. But that's converted from Canadian dollars, which are notoriously untrustworthy. Shifty the leaks coincide with rumors of Nvidia delaying the launch of its RX 5070 non TI from February to early March, possibly to mess around with the launch of the RX9070 and 9070 XT. If the 5070 launches anything like the 5080 and 5090 launches, hardly anyone will actually get cards. But I'm glad Nvidia is having fun just messing with them. You know what else I feel is fun? Trying to figure out why GPU connectors are melting again. The redditor that first reported melting issues with his 5090 sent his damaged 12 volt high power cable to YouTuber Derbauer, who not only observed temperatures that were too damn high, but also uneven power distribution among the cables individual wires on both the damaged cable and his own. As other, more different YouTuber BuildZoid points out, this may be due to the way that the RTX 4090 and 5090 detect and distribute power. It's different from the 3090 in that it's worse. Further complicating things, the manufacturer of the Redditor's third party cable that melted mod DIY just published guidance recommending RTX 5090 owners only use newer 12 volt 2x6 cables, which have significant enhancements over 12 volt high power cables. But that contradicts guidance from companies like Corsair and Seasonic, which claims the only difference is in the GPU and power supply sockets, not the cables themselves. Now everyone's looking into it. PC integrator Falcon Northwest says they can't reproduce the issue, but news site Darkside of Gaming just checked their 4090 and found a melted cable after two years of having it run just fine. Well, this has certainly been a wake up call. I'm gonna start regularly checking to see if any of my parts have been melting.

[Riley]

Doctors recommend some parts melt faster than others.

[James]

What is this earwax on my shirt? What many are calling the first major AI copyright case has been decided with media tech conglomerate Thomson Reuters winning the lawsuit it fil against the AI startup Ross intelligence back in 2020. Now you might be thinking, hey, that's pre ChatGPT, which was the first AI thing ever. And honestly, you might be right, because what does the AI even mean anymore? You tell me.

[Riley]

It's a sandwich.

[James]

Anyway, Ross used thousands of legal summaries obtained from Thomson Reuters Westlaw database to train an AI system, and a judge ruled that behavior was not protected by a fair use defense. Critically, however, as mentioned in the ruling, this AI was not generative AI when prompted, it didn't write anything new, it just surfaced existing material that it was trained on. So it's less chatgpt and more old Google before it told you to eat rocks. So despite the headlines, it's unclear how useful this ruling will be as a precedent for the various generative AI copyright cases currently in the pipe. Until that's decided, you might as well try Adobe's newly available Firefly video generator. Riley did, and he ended up with these horrifying nightmare versions of himself. Personally, I think that one's cute. Yay.

[Riley]

I didn't want to sleep anyway.

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[James]

Typical tech news for you. You can't get enough. Here's some quick bits. Apple has launched the Apple TV app for Android mobile devices so Android users can finally subscribe to Apple TV plus and watch the best show ever made. Severance, right?

[Riley]

Right? I'm right.

[James]

Apple is also finally allowing users to migrate their purchased movies, music, apps or other content from one account to another primary account, something Apple fans have wanted forever. Two great moves from Apple. There's been no mention of EU involvement, but I feel like they're probably just standing off screen with a knife.

[Riley]

Think about your users or else.

[James]

Great news for anyone who doesn't prefer to empty their savings account on a phone. Apple has reportedly delayed the launch of its newest iPhone SE model to next week. Google Pixel's 9a has been thoroughly leaked, showing a barely there camera bump and an expected launch date of March 19th. And the Samsung Galaxy A56.5G apparently looks like this and should also be coming very soon if renders from EV leaks are accurate. But between you and me, the phone you have right now is probably fine.

[Riley]

But what are you telling them? What are you saying that's good enough?

[James]

James by the time you look at these photos, you'll have bad eyes.

[Riley]

People need to keep stimulating the economy.

[James]

Google Maps has officially relabeled the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for US Users. Mexicans will still see Gulf of Mexico, while the rest of the world will have to see both and decide for themselves. Bing Maps tried its best to join the party, but could only manage to label it the Gulf of Mexico two times. Eventually it got in line, though, along with Apple Maps. I mean, you don't want to end up like the Associated Press, which got barred from the White House briefings because it didn't report things the right way, do ya? And some Jeep owners have reported seeing an ad for extended warranty coverage on their vehicle's infotainment display every time they stop proving that even if you go on a drive to have a little thinky time for yourself, there's no escape from INS Vacation Jeep parent company Stellantis says that the ads are actually a glitch, and they're working on fixing it see a full screen ad in your car while you're driving just accidentally manifested itself in the code. These things happen.

[Riley]

AI is crazy.

[James]

They do have notoriously shitty infotainment now. Make sure you come back on Friday for more tech news. We all know how you get when you don't get your fix. Nobody wants to see that.

[Riley]

It's rough.

[James]

Come get your fix with the James Riley mix. So where the you at punk? Shut the upper.