In this episode of The Chip Observer, we explore the fast-evolving world of wearable technologyāwhere innovation meets health, fitness, and everyday life. Join guests Steve Waltzer, Dan McGrath, and Jeffrey Matthews as they unpack what wearables really are, how theyāve theyāre reshaping personal health and digital connectivity. From smartwatches to telemedicine, we dive into the trends, concepts, and semiconductor innovations driving this transformative sector.Related Content - Just Login:The Evolving World of Wearable Devices ā Webinarhttps://library.techinsights.com/analysis-view/FCV-2506-805---Login and become a Guest User to access complimentary content: https://www.techinsights.com/
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Deals, Disruptions & the AI Surge - The Chip Observer May Recap
A quick roundup of Mayās biggest semiconductor stories ā from billion-dollar deals and AI growth to tariffs, leadership shakeups, and industry restructurings, unpacking the key developments shaping the tech that powers our world.š Subscribe for more insights, and visit TechInsights.com for the full report.
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The Chip Observer: April Recap on Tariffs, AI, & Silicon Photonics
In this edition of The Chip Observer we recap our monthly sister publication, unpacking the complex interplay of geopolitics and semiconductor strategy, with shifting U.S. tariffs and an uncertain future for the CHIPS Act creating turbulence across supply chains. Despite headwinds, companies like **TSMC and Hyundai** are doubling down on U.S. investments to secure market access. With a spotlight on AI's relentless momentum, as Nvidia reveals its GPU roadmap through 2028 and announces massive investments in U.S. manufacturing. Private sector activity is red-hot, with OpenAI landing a record-breaking investment, and major acquisitions from SoftBank and Qualcomm reshaping the AI hardware and edge AI space. Finally, we touch on silicon photonics ā from Nvidiaās high-speed optical interconnects to STMicroelectronicsā new Si-Pho platform and Googleās LightBridge, we're seeing the foundation of next-gen data transfer and chip architecture take shape. Whether it's silicon, photons, or policyāchange is accelerating. Letās break it down.
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AI @ The Edge - The Role of AI in Wireless and RF Evolution
The video recaps the key takeaways from the recent Mobile World Congress, 2025, focusing on how wireless technology is shaping the integration of AI. Explaining that while AI is being added to improve efficiency, it's not driving the changeāwireless systems are. Topics include smart device design, network optimization, satellite connectivity, and long-range low-power solutions.
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March Recap on the Evolving Tech Landscape
This episode is aĀ recap of the published March Chip Observer Online Magazine, focusing The global tech landscape that is evolving rapidly, with massive investments shaping the future of AI and semiconductors, shifts in 5G modem challenges, and the EV market facing hurdles from tariffs and policy shifts, impacting automotive chip demand. As AI and chip innovations accelerate, geopolitical and economic factors continue to reshape the industry.Ā Ā #TechTrends #AI #Semiconductors #EV
The Chip Observer is published by TechInsights, Inc., as a leading provider of advanced technology analysis. This Companion Podcast will strive to offers detailed insights into the semiconductor industry, covering trends, innovations, and key developments.
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