Upcoming Launch of AirPods 3 and Microsoft's Bold Performance Claims

Anticipation Grows for AirPods 3 Release

Speculation surrounding the release of AirPods 3 has been prevalent, with expectations for their debut alongside other products this fall. However, a recent leak suggests that these new earbuds may be unveiled sooner than anticipated. This information was shared by Aaron Perris in a post on X, highlighting a software release that hints at the upcoming launch.

A piece of code uncovered in the leak points to the arrival of AirPods Pro S3 earlier than expected. The leaked screenshot reveals a prompt indicating the need for AirPods Pro second generation or later, suggesting that preparations for a new model are underway. This raises the likelihood that Apple may soon introduce AirPods 3 to the market.

Insights from the Code Leak

While not all leaks guarantee an imminent product launch, the existing anticipation for AirPods 3 makes it plausible that their release could be on the horizon. Many speculate that these new earbuds might be unveiled in September, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 17 series.

Microsoft's Bold Claim: 'Faster Than a Mac'

In a recent video advertisement, Microsoft has captured attention with the bold statement, 'we're faster than a Mac.' The ad showcases that high-end Windows PCs featuring Copilot + branding outperform previous generation MacBook Air models with the M3 chip by up to 58%, according to Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core CPU benchmark results.

Reports indicate that these performance figures were initially noted back in May 2024, and the advertisement compares the Windows devices against an older MacBook Air. Various devices were tested, including Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite processor and HP’s OmniBook Ultra 14 with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. Each test evaluates different performance metrics, suggesting that while some tested chips may excel in specific tasks, the overall performance comparison remains complex.