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The TechStack

The Technologists
Qualcomm
Intel
AMD
Nvidia
Robotics
Sitime
Artificial Intelligence
Panther Lake
Quantum Computing
Apple Iphone 17
Data Centers
Infineon
CES 2026
Data Center
Iphone 17 Air
Apple Vision Pro
Power Management
Snapdragon X2 Elite
Agentic AI
AI Supercomputers

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 ins... more

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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 acquis... more

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 e... more

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 assistant... more

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,... more

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 Inf... more

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 N... more

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 d... more

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... more

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Dan Rodgers
Manager of Product Line for PC at Intel
Intel
Episode: Panther Lake Core Ultra 3 Series Deep-Dive With Intel | CES 2026
Rafik Ward
Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Lumentum
Lumentum
Episode: How Photonics Will Transform AI Data Centers: Lumentum CSO/CMO Rafik Ward
Michael Hurlston
CEO and President of Lumentum
Lumentum
Episode: How Photonics Will Transform AI Data Centers: Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston
Alberto Martinez
A leading figure in Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite development and veteran in technology with experience at Intel and Microsoft.
Qualcomm
Episode: Snapdragon X2 Elite Deep Dive At Qualcomm Architecture Day 2025
Billy Rutledge
Head of the Systems Research Group within Google Research
Google
Episode: Inside Google’s Coral NPU: How Open Source AI Hardware Could Be A Game-Changer
Stu Miniman
Senior Director at Red Hat with over 20 years of experience in virtualization and cloud-native technologies.
Red Hat
Episode: How Red Hat Is Reinventing Linux And Virtualization For The AI Era
Suraj Gajendra
Vice President of Software and Solutions for Automotive at ARM
ARM
Episode: Arm’s Suraj Gajendra on Software-Defined Vehicles and the Zena Compute Subsystem
Gilad Shainer
Vice President of Networking at Nvidia
Nvidia
Episode: Scaling AI: NVIDIA’s Gilad Shainer Details Powerful Networking Advances
Dave Altavella
Principal Analyst at HotTech
HotTech
Episode: AI Tech Movers And Shakers To Watch

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Mark Vena
CEO and Principal Analyst at Smart Tech Research; frequent host/guest

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Core Ultra 300 Series Launch - Did Intel Deliver With Panther Lake?
Q: How does the Panther Lake compare against ARM-based platforms from Qualcomm and Apple?
While Panther Lake shows strong performance, the direct comparison is challenging without specific benchmarks, but it is expected to fare well against other Windows machines.
Core Ultra 300 Series Launch - Did Intel Deliver With Panther Lake?
Q: How much of a difference does the system itself play in overall performance?
The configuration of the laptop, including memory bandwidth and driver optimizations, plays a significant role in overall performance, impacting the user experience positively.
Arm’s Suraj Gajendra on Software-Defined Vehicles and the Zena Compute Subsystem
Q: Who's kind of the ideal customer or partner for the Zena platform?
Zena is ideal for Silicon Partners, OEMs doing SOCs for the first time, and Tier 1s looking at silicon design.
How Photonics Will Transform AI Data Centers: Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston
Q: What is the culture like at Lumentum compared to your previous experience at Synaptics?
Lumentum has great people with deep optical knowledge, but the atmosphere has been affected by the company's past performance in stock prices.
How Photonics Will Transform AI Data Centers: Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston
Q: How does Lumentum's heritage impact its current direction and customer base?
Lumentum's roots in providing telecom solutions have shifted towards serving large tech companies like Google and Microsoft in the AI data center space.

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