Apple has truly outdone itself with its annual recap of your music streaming year. It neatly bundles all your listening stats, allowing you to view the full Replay experience directly within the Apple Music app through the home, new, and search tab. No more hunting for microsites to access your vital listening statistics. You can even save a playlist of your most-played songs in 2024, and these stats will be set in stone in January. But if you want to get rid of that particularly embarrassing song that's stuck in your head, you might consider spamming other tracks? Interestingly, you can also access your Replays from previous years, something that Spotify's Wrapped doesn't offer.

Most-Listened-to Songs on Different Platforms

This year, on Apple Music, the most-listened-to song overall was Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," his latest Drake-diss track. Meanwhile, on Shazam, Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" was the most identified song. It's quite a contrast, with "Beautiful Things" being beautifully hard to identify.

Apple Music's Replay Features

The ability to view your entire year in music streaming through the Apple Music app is a game-changer. It provides a comprehensive summary of your listening habits, from the most-played songs to the genres you gravitate towards. You can easily explore and relive your musical journey of the year. Saving a playlist of your most-played songs in 2024 gives you a personalized collection to cherish. And the fact that these stats are cemented in January adds a sense of permanence. It's a great way to look back and reflect on your musical preferences.

Intel's Second-Generation Xe2 Arc GPUs

Intel's second-generation Xe2 Arc GPUs are a significant development. Despite the company not having a boss at the moment, these GPUs are real and offer compelling options for gamers looking for capable video cards under $250. Confirming recent leaks, Intel unveiled the $249 Arc B580 and the slightly less capable $219 B570, both targeting 1,440p gaming. Their arrival on December 13 for $249 and January 16 for $219 respectively is exciting news for gamers. Although Intel's overall GPU market share has been declining, these new cards have the potential to turn things around.

Intel's Search for a New Boss and Past Missteps

As Intel searches for a new boss, Daniel Cooper takes a deep dive into the state of things at the chip manufacturer. He examines the missteps made by the outgoing CEO, including a disastrous comment about Taiwan. This exploration helps us understand where Intel stands and where it is headed. It's a crucial period for Intel as they look to turn around 20 years of bad decisions and regain their footing in the highly competitive tech industry.