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TIRIAScast
by TIRIAS Research
TIRIAScasts are podcasts on the latest high-tech products, technology, news, and trends from the TIRIAS Research experts.
Episodes
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The_Road_To_AGI-12-11-24
Jim McGregor and Simon Soloko discuss the road to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the tools TIRIAS Research has developed to forecast the software models and hardware technology that will get us there.
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Understanding cloud-native computing and the future of cloud data centers
Cloud data centers are a must for continued growth in computing resources. However, faced with limitations in power and space, as well as changes in software architecture and the growing size of many workloads, it’s challenging to scale data centers for higher performance and capacity. As a…
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MWC 2023 Wrap-up
The wireless/mobile segment is heating up with new technologies like AI and non-terrestrial networks (NTN), better known as satellite communications, leading to new usage models in mobile devices. Join Principal Analysts Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) and Francis Sideco (@fsideco) in another...
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MWC 2023 Preview
This year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) promises to be one of the most exciting in years due to new technologies driving new connectivity, new devices, and new usage models. Join Principal Analysts Steve Leibson (@SteveLeibson) as he interviews Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) before he leaps over…
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MCU History
Since the birth of the first microcontrollers (MCUs), semiconductors have changed our lives. Join Principal Analysts Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) and Steve Leibson (@SteveLeibson) in another TIRIAScast, as Steve recaps the history of the first MCU and their contribution to the birth of the…
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The midrange FPGA market heats up
FPGAs are more than just development tools and the mid-range of the market is heating up with new parts from Intel, Lattice, and Microchip, but AMD (formerly Xilinx) may also be in the mid-range fray. Join Principal Analysts Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) and Steve Leibson (@SteveLeibson) in…
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CES 2023
CES is one of the largest technology trade shows and the best place to understand the trends throughout the tech industry. 2023 also marked the first year that the industry and TIRIAS Research returned in mass to CES after COVID. Join Principal Analysts Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist), Kevin…
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2022 RISC-V Summit Review
As the RISC-V architecture gains interest from microcontrollers to AI processors, the RISC-V Summit is becoming the place to before to hear the latest and greatest efforts to leverage this ISA in current and future processor designs. Join Principal Analysts Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) and Kevin...
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AR Glasses
Qualcomm changes course with a new augmented reality platform that may finally make AR glasses a reality with a solution that it is as fashionable as it is functional. Join Principal Analysts Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) and Francis Sideco (@fsideco) in another TIRIAScast, as they discuss the…
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US CHIPS Act
After more than a year after Congress passed the US CHIPS Act, the funding for the program was finally approved. However, there are different views on the benefit and potential impact of the CHIPS Act. Join Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell), Steve Leibson (@SteveLeibson), and Jim…
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New MediaTek 5G and Wi-Fi 7 chipsets
At Computex 2022, Mediatek announced a number of new mobile and wireless chipsets, including the company's first smartphone SoC with integrated mmWave and its first Wi-Fi chipset. Join TIRIAS Research Principal Analysts Jim McGregor(@tekstrategist) and executives from MediaTek as they discuss the...
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Intel Announces Support For RISC-V
There has been a flurry of tech announcements over the past few weeks, especially around acquisitions and partnerships. Buried In one of Intel’s announcements was support for the RISC-V architecture, which could have significant implications for the tech industry. Join TIRIAS Research Principal...
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2022 Predictions
With continued concerns about COVID, chip shortages, and inflation, the outlook for 2022 is hazy at best. However, TIRIAS Research’s analyst team takes a shot at providing some predictions on what to expect for the rest of 2022. Join TIRIAS Research Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell),...
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Introduction To Steve Leibson
TIRIAS Research is pleased to announce the newest member and principal analyst of our team – Steve Leibson. Steve is an industry expert and technologist extraordinaire. Join TIRIAS Research Principal Analyst Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) in this meet and greet with Principal Analyst Steve Leibson...
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Intel SiFive
Bloomberg reported that Intel is interested in acquiring SiFive, the leading developer of RISC-V CPU cores. Why would Intel be interested in acquiring another processor architecture? When you dig into the potential reasons, such an acquisition seems practical. Join Tirias Research Principal...
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GTC 2021
Nvidia continues to move deeper into new segments like automotive, artificial intelligence (AI), and data centers. As a result, the company is expanding into new products and services. Among the exhausting list of announcements at this year’s GTC were three new Arm-based processors, new AI…
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CEO Changes
In just the last month, we have seen high-profile CEO changes at three major tech companies – Amazon, Intel, and Qualcomm. Is this a sign of things to come? Join TIRIAS Research principal analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) in this TIRIAScast as they discuss the...
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CES 2021
The first virtual CES (CES 2021) was a success, drawing almost 2,000 exhibitors and over 100,000 participants. While the major trends appeared to be driven by gaming, transportation, and COVID-related products, there were still great new product and technology announcements from many segments. In...
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New AMD Processors and GPUs for a Gaming Christmas
In its continued march to improved performance and market share, AMD has launched new desktop Ryzen processors based on the Zen 3 architecture and new “Big Navi” GPUs based on the RDNA 2 architecture. Join principal analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) in this...
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New Wave Of Semiconductor Aquisitions
In a move to leverage high stock valuations and free money to further growth, we are seeing a new wave of semiconductor acquisitions. Join TIRIAS Research Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@tekstrategist) in this TIRIAScast as they discuss the factors driving the...
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Review Of The Proposed Acquisition Of Arm By Nvidia
In what would be a blockbuster deal in the semiconductor industry, Nvidia announced its intention to acquire Arm, the leading provider of semiconductor IP in the industry and the most pervasive processor architecture in the world, from SoftBank. This announcement has set the industry abuzz....
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New Semiconductor Acquisition Wave
With three new semiconductor acquisitions announced in a week, the tech industry may be at the beginning of a new acquisition wave. What segments will see the greatest activity, who will be the lead acquirers, what is driving the acquisitions, and will these pass regulatory scrutiny in the midst…
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Meet Francis Sideco
Meet the man behind the legend and the newest member of the TIRIAS Research team - Francis Sideco. Join Principal Analyst Jim McGregor as he introduces a key tech industry expert, thought leader and influencer, and the former VP of IHS Markit’s Technology Business. We are pleased to have another...
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The Brewing Battle for Always-Connected PCs (ACPCs)
The battle for mobile PCs is brewing again as both the Arm and Intel camps ramp up low-power processors and add cellular modems for Always-Connected PCs (ACPCs). Apple announced that it will be using Apple processors based on the Arm architecture and a number of PC OEMs, including ASUS, HP…
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Impact of New TSMC US Fab Announcement
In an agreement with the U.S. Government, TSMC announced plans to build a new 5nm fab in Arizona. The announcement was made close to the decision of the U.S. government to prohibit the sale of chips and equipment to Chinese telecom equipment companies Huawei and ZTE, which led to speculation…
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Is Broadband a Basic Necessity?
With shelter-in-place restrictions forcing everyone to live and work remotely, communications to and through the virtual world have become critical. If this becomes part of the “new normal,” should broadband be considered a necessity? And if yes, how should it be provided? Join TIRIAS Research...
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GTC 2020
Due to COVID-19, Nvidia delayed its GTC conference keynote by 2 months, but they didn’t disappoint as the company unleashed a dizzying list of new product and technology announcements, including the new Ampere GPU architecture. Join TIRIAS Research Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and...
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Review of the IBM Think conference
With the COVID-19 outbreak, everything in the tech industry is going virtual. One of the largest and most comprehensive events thus far has been IBM Think. Join TIRIAS Research Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@tekstrategist) as they discuss the announcements, topics,...
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Apple Powered Macs
For several years, TIRIAS Research has speculated the Apple would eventually use its Arm-based A-series SoCs in Macs. A recent Bloomberg report indicates that Apple is working on a version of the A14 for MacBooks to be released in 2021. Join TIRIAS Research principal analysts Kevin Krewell...
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The Good and Bad of Video Conferencing Platforms
With the COVID-19 outbreak, everything from schools and work to conferences and social events are leveraging video conferencing platforms. However, not all platforms and experiences are equal. Join TIRIAS Research principal analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@tekstrategist) in…
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Exciting New Mobile PC Technology
Just in time for Spring and the COVID-19 quarantine, AMD, Intel, and Nvidia launch new technologies that are powering a wave of new thin-and-light laptops ideal for even the most demanding applications, including gaming and content creation. Join TIRIAS Research principal analysts Kevin Krewell...
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Cronavirus Part 2 - Winners and Losers
In our second TIRIAScast on the Coronavirus (officially named COVID-19), we explore some of the potential winners and losers from the outbreak as a result of long-term changes in society and business. Join TIRIAS Research principal analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor…
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Impact of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 on the Electronics Industry
The Coronavirus (officially named COVID-19) is having a dramatic effect worldwide. There were concerns about the potential impact on the electronics industry when the outbreak first surfaced in China, but inventory buildups minimized the initial impact. Now, the spread of the outbreak and changes...
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CES and Tech Trends for 2020
While there were no breakout trends at CES 2020, the conference did point to some trends for the coming year. Join TIRIAS Research principal analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@tekstrategist) in this TIRIAScast as they review the announcements and trends of CES and the coming year.
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2019 Wrap Up
2019 was a busy year for technology with the launch of 5G, huge investments in AI and autonomous vehicles, and new advancements in semiconductor technology, just to name a few of the major topics. Join TIRIAS Research principal analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@tekstrategist)…
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5G Demystified
Throughout 2019, over 100 5G devices have been announced and 5G networks have begun rolling out around the world. By the end of 2020 several countries will have complete 5G coverage and just about every region will have some 5G coverage or at least a plan for 5G. As with every cellular technology...
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2019 Fall Review
Starting with HotChips in late-August, fall 2019 has been an extremely busy season filled with new technology and product announcements. Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@tekstrategist) cover the impact of some of these announcements with a look to what’s coming in…
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2019 Hot Chips Review
The semiconductor is getting exciting again as reflected by the record attendance at this year’s Hot Chips Conference at Stanford University. And much of this excitement is driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). Join TIRIAS Research principal analysts Kevin Krewell...
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Trend Toward Custom Chips
There is an alarming trend of device and systems companies developing custom chips, especially for AI and autonomous vehicles. Join TIRIAS Research Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@tekstrategist) as they discuss why companies are developing custom chips, the industry...
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Apple-Intel Modem Deal
After Apple settled with Qualcomm and agreed to switch to Qualcomm modems for 5G, Intel was left without a major handset customer. It was a matter of time before Apple or someone else purchased the modem assets from Intel, but there is a little more to the story. Join TIRIAS Research Principal...
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AR/VR Update
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) have struggled to gain widespread traction with consumers, but are finding new homes in industrial applications. At the same time, the technology continues to advance while prices decline. Join Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim...
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The Ruling in the FTC vs Qualcomm Case - What's Next?
After months of waiting, Judge Lucy Koh ruled on the case of the U.S. FTC vs Qualcomm, in which the FTC accused Qualcomm of abusing its position in the market. TIRIAS Research has covered this case in detail because of its implications for the wireless segment and overall IP protection. While...
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The Increasing Stakes in the China-U.S. Trade War
The tech industry was initially spared any harm from the China-U.S. trade dispute, but as the dispute drags on, the tech industry is increasingly being impacted. Will political goals bring an end to the dispute or will the global economy pay the price through 2019 and going into 2020? Join...
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Apple-Qualcomm Make Peace
After completing opening arguments to a case that appeared to be an epic battle between to tech powerhouses, Apple and Qualcomm abruptly settled all legal disputes. Apple even acquired a license and agreed to by chipsets from Qualcomm. TIRIAS Research believes that this was a win for the entire...
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Apple vs Qualcomm in Court - A Preview of the Legal Battle
This week Apple and Qualcomm will square off in court in a legal battle that could determine the strength of the U.S. patent system and the value of patents not just for technology companies, but all intellectual property holders. As a result, TIRIAS Research will be paying close attention to the...
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New Server Announcements for Enterprise and the Cloud
There have been some major announcements around servers, especially accelerator interconnects with the announcement of CXL by Intel and the acquisition of Mellanox by NVIDIA. These announcements have sent shock waves through the industry as companies struggle to determine what interconnects to…
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The Evolution to a Shared Economy 2-17-19
Technology is changing the economy from being purchase centric to shared. Consumers are now sharing or renting items they’ve purchased through services like Uber and Airbnb. Even companies are evolving their business models to rent everything from equipment to transportation, housing, even…
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FTC vs Qualcomm
The FTC case against Qualcomm is really against the licensing model of the entire wireless industry and the outcome could have significant consequences for everyone in the mobile value chain. Join Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) in this TIRIAScast as...
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Smart Home Debate
While the industry has adopted the moniker of “smart” things, most are still just connected with all the intelligence in the cloud. With the latest technology we can now bring the intelligence from the cloud to the devices, but the industry does not appear to be moving that direction for various...
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CES 2019 pt. 2
After an exhaustive week, our analysts have their final views of CES 2019. This CES was more subdued than previous events, but there were plenty of new technologies and devices promising to make 2019 an exciting year. Join Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor...
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