This is UNACCEPTABLE.

This TechLinked episode starts by unpacking a batch of early rumors surrounding Microsoft, including a possible 2020 Surface Studio Display that would work with detachable modular PCs and the continued chatter about the Andromeda dual-screen device, with late 2019 or 2020 launch timelines mentioned. The host notes that these rumors stem from a book by Brad Sams and emphasizes that much of the information is speculative, highlighting how a Marriott data breach dominates the tech news cycle of the day. The segment then shifts to tangible consumer tech topics, showing images and discussion of under-display cameras and hole-punch cameras on devices from Huawei and Lenovo, and raises questions about design choices when the main use case is video consumption. The video moves to broader industry news, including Microsoft Hololens contracts with the military for AR training, a rebirth of Nintendo’s creator program with lighter restrictions, and Vivo’s dual-display concept for future smartphones. Finally, the host covers fallout in the gaming world, focusing on Bethesda’s Fallout 76 issues, the contentious canvas bag controversy of the Power Armor Edition, and the public reaction to the company’s replacement of canvas with nylon, stacking user frustration with humor and candid commentary. The show weaves these threads into a narrative about how tech rumors, hardware design choices, and consumer-facing missteps shape public perception and the ongoing debate over value, transparency, and quality in modern tech releases.

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