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The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, test the tools, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s insightful, honest, and actionable.

Whether it’s the latest hardware review, an in-depth breakdown of a leading tech company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider on Tech Stack, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant.

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  • Yesterday · 18 min

    SiTime CEO On The Critical Timing Technology Powering The AI Boom

    AI infrastructure depends on more than GPUs, CPUs and high-bandwidth memory. Precision timing technology is a critical piece of the puzzle, helping keep the massive amounts of compute, networking and data movement behind modern AI systems synchronized for optimal utilization. In this episode of TechStack, Dave Altavilla and Marco Chiappetta sit down with SiTime CEO Rajesh Vashisht to explore why the company's precision timing chips are becoming increasingly important as AI data centers scale, and where SiTime fits into the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure and semiconductor landscape. We discuss the technology behind SiTime's precision timing solutions, the demands AI workloads are placing on modern data centers, and why precision timing becomes even more critical as compute systems grow larger, faster and more complex. Featuring: Rajesh Vashisht — CEO, SiTime Dave Altavilla — President & Principal Analyst, HotTech Vision And Analysis, TechStack Co-Host Marco Chiappetta — Principal Analyst, HotTech Vision And Analysis, TechStack Co-Host If you're following AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data center technology, GPUs, networking or the companies enabling the next generation of AI infrastructure, subscribe for more TechStack interviews and analysis.

  • August 13 · 10 min

    NVIDIA Says AI Will Change Storage Technology Forever

    On this episode of TechStack, analyst Jim McGregor meets with NVIDIA VP of Storage Technology Jason Hardy at Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) 2026 to discuss NVIDIA’s role in the evolving storage ecosystem. Learn how NVIDIA cuFile is helping connect accelerated computing with storage and supporting a more open, interoperable software ecosystem for AI infrastructure. Join us for a look at how NVIDIA is approaching AI storage, open-source development, and the growing data demands of next-generation AI workloads. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #nvidia #storage #memory

  • July 24 · 7 min

    Could This Be AMD’s Vera Rubin Killer? Hands-On The 72-GPU Helios AI Rack!

    Is this the NVIDIA Vera Rubin killer? We got to step right up to AMD’s massive new Helios AI Rack at Advancing AI 2026, and the engineering inside is mind-boggling. Join me for a hands-on hardware walkthrough of the 72-GPU behemoth, featuring the brand new Instinct MI455X GPUs and Zen 6 EPYC 9006 processors! Deep Dive: What’s Inside the Rack? In this video, we do a physical, step-by-step breakdown of the AMD Helios rack-scale AI solution introduced at Advancing AI 2026. This isn't just a slide deck—we are looking at the actual compute and switch trays in the flesh. AMD is claiming a 15% FP4 compute advantage and 50% more memory capacity (31 TB of HBM4 per rack) compared to NVIDIA's Vera Rubin NVL72. We break down how AMD is using their new Ultra Accelerator Link over Ethernet (UALoE) to link 72 Instinct MI455X GPUs so they function as a single, massive 2.9 EFLOP processor. We also take a close look at the CDNA 5 architecture and how the new Zen 6 EPYC 9006 series CPUs tie this memory monster together. More Info: https://hothardware.com/news/amd-advancing-ai-2026-epyc-9006-instinct-mi400x-helios We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #amd #advancingai #helios #epyc #instinct #venice #mi455x

  • July 24 · 18 min

    Our Discussion Of Apple's Price Increases Went Off The Rails...

    In this episode of the TechStack, industry analysts Mark Vena (SmartTech Research), Jim McGregor (Tirias Research), and Marco Chiappetta (HotTech Vision & Analysis), set out to discuss Apple’s recent price increases, what caused them, and how they might impact the broader market, but things didn’t exactly go to plan. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #apple #rampocolypse #ramageddon #tech #technology #techstack

  • July 13 · 32 min

    AMD Ryzen AI Halo And Intel Wildcat Lake: Did These Launches Move The Needle?

    Two highly anticipated products officially launched recently, Intel’s Wildcat Lake Core Series 3 processors and AMD’s Ryzen AI Halo mini workstation for AI developers. We’ve tested them both and discussed whether or not Intel and AMD hit their marks with these products, relative to competitive offerings. It also raised long-term revenue targets—especially in data center, automotive, and IoT—while naming Meta as its first major customer for C1000 and projecting non-handset revenue to more than double by 2029. Dave, Jim and Marco were at the event and squeezed in a concise discussion between meetings. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #intel #amd #wildcatlake #ryzenaihalo #ai

  • June 26 · 21 min

    Qualcomm Investor Day 2026: The $15B Data Center AI Master Plan

    Qualcomm Investor Day 2026 marked a major shift for the company, from its mobile-centric past toward a broader compute, AI infrastructure and data center silicon company, highlighted by the debut of its Dragonfly C1000 server CPU and the $3.9B acquisition of Modular Inc. It also raised long-term revenue targets—especially in data center, automotive, and IoT—while naming Meta as its first major customer for C1000 and projecting non-handset revenue to more than double by 2029. Dave, Jim and Marco were at the event and squeezed in a concise discussion between meetings. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #qualcomm #snapdragon #dragonwing #investorday #ai #6G #HBC #datacenter

  • June 26 · 22 min

    Should PC Manufacturers Care About The MacBook Neo?

    At Computex 2026, premium AI PCs and high-end systems dominated the spotlight, but what about the low-cost laptop market? In this episode of TechStack, we discuss whether Windows OEMs need to challenge Apple's MacBook Neo or if competing at the low end is simply a race to the bottom. We examine Intel's Wildcat Lake processors and Firefly design concept, Dell's new $599 XPS 13, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon C platform targeting affordable $300-$500 devices. Join us as we explore the future of entry-level PCs and the changing dynamics of the notebook market. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #MacbookNeo #WildcatLake #XPS13 #SnapdragonC #Intel #Apple #Qualcomm #Computex

  • June 17 · 19 min

    WWDC 2026: Did Apple Do Enough With Siri AI?

    At WWDC 2026, Apple outlined the next evolution of Apple Intelligence, emphasizing quality, privacy, and safety over rushing AI features to market. In this episode of TechStack, we discuss Apple's vision for Siri, the distinction between AI assistants and autonomous agents, and the company's measured approach to integrating AI into everyday experiences. We also examine Apple's partnership with Google Gemini, how third-party AI models work with Apple apps, and what these announcements mean for the future of the Apple Intelligence ecosystem and generative AI. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #apple #siri #ai #wwdc2026

  • June 2 · 14 min

    IBM Think Exclusive Interview: Inside New Granite AI Features And Enterprise Guardrails

    On this episode of TechStack, Principal Analyst from Tirias Research Jim McGregor and IBM's Luis Lastras discuss the future of enterprise AI and data security live from IBM Think 2026. Learn how IBM Granite Enterprise Models deliver small, efficient, and customizable AI capabilities through a modular architecture powered by Granite Switch, enabling organizations to compose and orchestrate AI models at scale. The conversation also explores IBM Guardium and its role in securing sensitive data across hybrid cloud environments with real-time monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance automation. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #ibm #think2026 #ai #granite #security #privacy #bigdata #tech #techstack #technology

  • May 26 · 24 min

    Dell Details Its AI Factory Strategy And Agentic AI Future At DTW 26

    In this special episode of the TechStack, industry analyst Mark Vena (SmartTech Research) is on-site at Dell Technologies World 2026 discussing AI factories, deskside agentic AI, and future plans with Dell’s Varun Chabra, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure (ISG) and Telecom Marketing, and Jon Siegal, enior Vice President of CSG & Online Marketing. You're not going to want to miss this one. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #dell #delltechworld #agenticai #ai #techstack

  • May 22 · 10 min

    Agentic AI Is Coming To Your Laptop And Desktop, Dell's Zach Noskey Explains

    In this special episode of the TechStack, industry analyst Marco Chiappetta (HotTech Vision & Analysis) is on-site at Dell Technologies World 2026 discussing deskside agentic AI with Dell’s Head of Product for Commercial Notebooks & Education, Zach Noskey. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #dell #delltechworld #ai #agenticai #techstack

  • May 7 · 22 min

    100 ECUs to 4 Zones: How Infineon Chips Enable Modern Software Defined Vehicles

    The automotive industry is moving from hundreds of ECU modules to just a few zones in modern vehicles. If you're an engineer or a tech enthusiast trying to keep up with the Software Defined Vehicle revolution, hit play and subscribe. We’re breaking down the hardware that makes this shift actually work with the #1 leader in car zone control, Infineon Technologies. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #sdv #Infineon #autonomousvehicles

  • April 28 · 34 min

    Intel Earnings Blowout Recovery, Big Changes In Apple Leadership

    In this episode of TechStack, the team breaks down two major shifts in the tech industry: Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down after a historic run, with John Ternus named the new CEO, signaling a new era for Apple leadership. We also analyze Intel’s latest Q1 2026 earnings report, highlighting positive momentum, improving performance, and what it could mean for Intel’s turnaround strategy. Tune in for expert insights on Apple leadership changes, Intel stock outlook, semiconductor trends, and the future of Big Tech. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #apple #intel #semiconductor

  • April 20 · 26 min

    Inside CadenceLIVE 2026: ChipStack Super Agents and the Future of AI Chip Design

    In this episode of TechStack, the team breaks down the biggest announcements from CadenceLIVE 2026, including Cadence Design Systems’ expanding AI ecosystem and its strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and Google. We discuss how Cadence’s new ChipStack “super agent” is transforming chip design — from specification to signoff — through advanced AI-driven workflows. Tune in for insights on what these innovations mean for the future of semiconductor engineering, AI infrastructure, and the broader tech landscape. In this episode of TechStack, the team breaks down the biggest announcements from CadenceLIVE 2026, including Cadence Design Systems’ expanding AI ecosystem and its strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and Google. We discuss how Cadence’s new ChipStack “super agent” is transforming chip design — from specification to signoff — through advanced AI-driven workflows. Tune in for insights on what these innovations mean for the future of semiconductor engineering, AI infrastructure, and the broader tech landscape. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #cadence #nvidia #google

  • April 14 · 34 min

    Snapdragon Elite X2 Performance & Intel Terafab Announcement Explained

    On this episode of the TechStack, the team examines the latest developments in the technology sector, focusing on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite X2 PC performance and Intel’s recent Terafab announcement. Tune in as we discuss performance implications, competitive positioning, and the broader impact on AI-driven computing and semiconductor strategy. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #qualcomm #intel #ai

  • April 6 · 25 min

    MediaTek’s 2026 Masterplan: Data Centers, Compute & The Future of IoT

    On this episode of the TechStack, the Technologists visit the MediaTek Analyst Day event in San Francisco. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #mediatek #ai #iot

  • March 30 · 48 min

    Arm’s New AGI CPU Stuns, Intel Pro Day Takeaways, Social Media On Trial

    In this episode of TechStack, we cover Arm’s entry into the AI data center CPU market and its potential to compete with Intel Xeon, AMD EPYC, and Nvidia Grace platforms. We also break down key announcements from Intel Pro Day, including the new vPro-enabled Core Ultra 3 lineup, AI-driven DETECT security features for real-time threat monitoring, and the Arc Pro B65 and B70 GPUs designed for AI and creator workloads. Lastly, we discuss a major court ruling holding Google and Meta liable for alleged harm to teen mental health, and what it could mean for social media regulation and platform accountability moving forward. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #arm #intel #ai

  • March 23 · 37 min

    NVIDIA GTC 2026 Rundown: Vera Rubin, Groq And Claw AI Agents

    In this episode of TechStack, the team covers the latest AI hardware and software technology from Nvidia's GTC 2026 conference. We dive into the new AI, data center, and graphics announcements including the expanding Vera Rubin platform, DLSS 5, and the OpenShell environment for assembling NemoClaw agents. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #nvidia #ai #gpu

  • March 9 · 35 min

    MWC 2026 Highlights: 6G, Wi-Fi 8, Qualcomm, Samsung And Apple Announcements

    In this special episode of the TechStack, industry analysts Mark Vena (SmartTech Research), Jim McGregor (Tirias Research), and Marco Chiappetta (HotTech Vision & Analysis), discuss MWC 2026 and the big announcements to come out of the show and talk about Qualcomm’s big reveals, including the AI200 rack, the Samsung Galaxy S26 line-up, latest Apple M5 silicon and new Macbooks, and more. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #mwc2026 #apple #samsung #qualcomm #galaxys26 #macbookneo #ai200 #ai

  • February 23 · 31 min

    Inside The AI Data Center Wave: Meta, NVIDIA, & AMD

    In this episode of TechStack, the team examines major data-center developments shaping AI infrastructure, including a massive partnership between Meta Platforms and Nvidia to deploy next-generation systems at scale, with implications for services like WhatsApp and expectations ahead of Nvidia’s upcoming GTC announcements. We also cover how AMD and TCS are powering India’s Sovereign AI initiative with Helios rack-scale architecture, plus the Supreme Court of the United States ruling against tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and what it could mean for the tech industry. We hope you enjoy the show. If you found our discussion interesting, insightful, or entertaining please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! The Technologists’ new, fast-growing platform for deep technological insights from across the industry. The Technologists are more than just tech enthusiasts—we’re trusted guides in a rapidly evolving digital world. We analyze the trends, leverage the tools, test the hardware and software, and talk to the people behind the technology to bring you analysis that’s direct, honest, and actionable. Whether it’s the latest hardware, an in-depth breakdown of a leading company, or a meaningful conversation with an industry insider, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant. Visit us on our website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ Subscribe to our socials: https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://bsky.app/profile/technologistnet.bsky.social https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lw2iVqHJbKpn6Nh65TAOB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-techstack/id1832804467 https://www.youtube.com/@Technologistsnetwork And while you're here, don't forget to connect with the team: https://x.com/DaveAltavilla https://x.com/MarcoChiappetta https://x.com/MarkVenaTechGuy https://x.com/fsideco https://x.com/TekStrategist #ai #datacenter #nvidia #amd #meta

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