We're Irrelevant

The video starts by reporting that Arctic, a PC cooling outfit, is reversing tariff-related price hikes after receiving a refund from the US government, passing the savings back to customers. This is followed by news of SpaceX's AI division, previously known as xAI, generating significant revenue but also incurring massive capital expenditure, leading to substantial operating losses. The Texas governor has ordered an audit of new data centers due to concerns about their power and water usage, as the state's grid faces unprecedented load growth. Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, allowing for cross-device copy-paste functionality, though this will initially be limited to the EU. In a concerning development, Lenovo Legion Go users are reporting bricked devices after installing a recent BIOS update, with Lenovo quoting a high price for repairs. Finally, AMD's Q2 2026 financial results show a doubling of data center revenue, but a significant drop in gaming revenue, with the CEO optimistic about the client market despite pricing concerns. The segment on AMD's performance is followed by a discussion on why some companies are struggling financially despite seeming success, using AMD as an example. The show also includes a segment on UFD Forge's monthly build contest and a brief mention of tech deals, including a portable monitor and an ASUS motherboard.