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Jan 5, 2025 • 43min

Episode 99: Semis Outlook for 2025 - Bullishness Remains

The hosts dive into bold predictions for 2025, spotlighting market trends and the burgeoning role of AI. They examine the semiconductor landscape, expressing optimism for companies like NVIDIA while questioning AMD's trajectory. Excitement builds around augmented reality innovations and the evolving consumer electronics market. Additionally, spending in aerospace and military sectors reveals new opportunities. A tantalizing discussion emerges on the potential for Apple's foldable smartphone, weighing challenges against consumer anticipation.
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Dec 21, 2024 • 37min

Episode 98: 2024 Semi Recap and Outlook Into 2025

The podcast dives into the shifting dynamics of the semiconductor market as it heads into 2025. It highlights Nvidia's impressive growth and contrasts it with the struggles of AMD and Intel. The hosts explore the growing significance of AI in shaping market trends, including the rise of custom ASICs. Insights on Google's TPU technology reveal its cost advantages in AI workloads. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of these changes for tech investment strategies and the evolving landscape of corporate partnerships.
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Dec 13, 2024 • 52min

Episode 97: Accellerated Infrastructure - Marvell Analyst Day, Broadcomm Earnings - Infra!!

This discussion dives into accelerated infrastructure and its pivotal role in modern data centers. The hosts analyze Marvell's strategic moves in light of AI advancements and the competition with Broadcom. Highlights include the significance of custom High Bandwidth Memory in enhancing performance and a focus on the shift from training to inference workloads. They also cover Broadcom's stock surge driven by AI optimism and the growing necessity of effective networking in a rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape.
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Dec 6, 2024 • 46min

Episode 96: The State of Intel Post Pat G, Product Roadmap focus, Foundries Strategic Value

The surprising retirement of a key Intel figure sets the stage for a deep dive into the company's uncertain future. The hosts discuss the implications of leadership changes and the need for a solid growth strategy. They analyze Intel's challenges in chip production and the potential restructuring to enhance its foundry capabilities. Additionally, the conversation touches on the impact of TSMC's dominance in the semiconductor landscape, raising concerns about pricing power and competition among the industry's giants.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 40min

Episode 95: QCOM Financial Investor Day, and NVIDA Earnings (age of Nvidia is over)

The discussion begins with Qualcomm's pivot to automotive and IoT markets, addressing challenges in the saturated smartphone sector. The hosts analyze Qualcomm's growth strategy and its potential in electric vehicles. Moving on to NVIDIA, they contemplate the company's transition to steady growth amid a competitive landscape. Highlights include technical issues with the Blackwell product and the changing dynamics in the data center processor market. The humorous take on investor relations adds a lighthearted touch to the serious tech talk.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 35min

Episode 94: Chatting Apple Silicon with Apple's Tim Millet and Tom Boger

In this enlightening conversation, Ben Bajarin hosts Apple executives Tom Boger and Tim Millet to discuss the significance of Apple Silicon in the company's product ecosystem. They delve into the relentless pursuit of performance per watt, the integration of hardware and software, and Apple's unique approach to AI and on-device intelligence. The discussion also covers how Apple manages to push performance boundaries in a landscape where Moore's Law is slowing down, emphasizing the importance of architecture, design, and technology in their strategy.
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Nov 11, 2024 • 38min

Episode 93: Arm/QCOM Earnings, Trump Presidency Impact on Semis, NVDA Preview

Recent earnings from Arm and Qualcomm take center stage, revealing intricate market responses and ongoing lawsuits. Qualcomm's shift towards automotive markets unveils new revenue streams amidst supply chain challenges. The potential impact of a second Trump presidency on semiconductor policies raises eyebrows, especially regarding trade dynamics. The discussion also highlights Nvidia's soaring demand amidst supply constraints, showcasing the cyclical nature of the semiconductor landscape and the hurdles that lie ahead.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 45min

Episode 92: Another week in Semi's Earnings. -AMD, Intel, Capex growth in Cloud

In this episode, Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg discuss the latest earnings reports from AMD and Intel, focusing on market expectations, performance, and the challenges faced by both companies. They analyze AMD's struggle to meet high investor expectations in the AI market and Intel's ongoing turnaround efforts under CEO Pat Gelsinger, highlighting the balance between financial prudence and technological leadership. The conversation also touches on the mixed reactions from the market regarding Intel's recent earnings and the implications for its future. In this conversation, Jay Goldberg and Ben Bajarin discuss Intel's recent financial strategies, particularly focusing on their gross margins and the implications of their decisions. They delve into the cultural challenges within Intel that may affect its future, and explore the dynamics of the mobile technology market, including the performance of companies like MediaTek, Corvo, and Qualcomm.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 49min

Episode 91: Thoughts on: Snapdragon Summit, Arm v. QCOM, RISC-V Summit

In this episode, Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg discuss the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, highlighting the company's return to custom cores, advancements in AI integration, and innovations in automotive technology. They also delve into the competitive landscape of automotive software, Qualcomm's branding evolution, and the ongoing legal drama with ARM regarding licensing issues. The conversation provides insights into the semiconductor industry and Qualcomm's strategic positioning in the market. In this conversation, Jay Goldberg and Ben Bajarin delve into the complexities of the ongoing contract dispute between ARM and Qualcomm, exploring the broader implications for the tech industry, particularly in terms of intellectual property (IP) litigation. They discuss the necessity for collaboration between major players in the semiconductor space and examine ARM's growth potential in various markets, including data centers and automotive. The conversation also touches on insights from the recent RISC-V Summit, highlighting the current state and future prospects of RISC-V technology in the industry.
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Oct 24, 2024 • 45min

Episode 90: TSMC/ASML Earnings Signals, X86 Consortium, Nuclear Trending

Recent semiconductor earnings reports reveal ASML's struggles versus TSMC's bright outlook. The discussion highlights the competitive clash between Intel's x86 architecture and ARM's rising influence. Innovations in cooling systems, particularly liquid cooling, are reshaping data center designs. The duo explores the implications of the tech industry's increasing shift toward nuclear energy, as major firms seek greener solutions. Strategic partnerships, especially for data centers, illustrate the evolving landscape of competition in the sector.

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