Transistor Radio TR42: Beards, Wafer Fabrication Equipment, Claude Code
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Jan 8, 2026 Join the lively banter as the hosts dive into the intriguing world of Claude Code and its game-changing impact on workflows. They explore the latest developments in wafer fabrication and the exciting plans for 2026 in AI, along with the fun side of morning routines. Humor abounds with discussions on beards and whimsical topics like Venezuela's turbines. Insights on automating tasks with Claude Code integrate seamlessly with discussions about hiring and scaling teams, illustrating a fascinating blend of technology, fun, and ambition.
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China WFE Coverage And Modeling
- SemiAnalysis will launch detailed China coverage across wafer fab equipment, chemicals, and fabs, matching Western-level rigor.
- Dylan plans models showing Chinese WFE share by year to clarify claims like "50% of fabs".
Make Claude Code Your Research Agent
- Use Claude Code as a persistent agent linked to your personal knowledge store to automate research and workflows.
- Pipe Claude outputs into Obsidian markdown so you can search, reference, and iterate research reliably.
Doug's Claude Code Supercharged Workweek
- Doug says Opus 4.5 and recent Claude Code iterations one-shot many tasks and produced all his year-end charts.
- He reports hitting his weekly usage limit after daily heavy use and running automation like downloading IPO prospectuses.