Episode 225: AMD’s $Mega AI Deal, Intel Collaboration Talks, Qualcomm Buys Arduino, and Discord’s Massive Breach

Jay and Karl cover another huge week in tech — from AMD’s landmark AI deal with OpenAI and early Intel collaboration talks, to Qualcomm’s surprise Arduino acquisition and a major Discord security breach. Plus, could the base M5 MacBook Pro arrive months before its bigger siblings?

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In This Episode

News

• AMD and Intel in early-stage foundry talks: potential collaboration could reshape the semiconductor landscape.
• AMD seals multi-year megadeal with OpenAI: involving 6GW of AI GPUs and a possible 10% stake in AMD.
• Qualcomm acquires Arduino: bringing the beloved DIY electronics brand under its IoT and education portfolio.
• Removing 50 key objects from orbit: could cut the danger from space junk in half, researchers say.
• Discord confirms massive data breach: 70,000 ID photos and personal data reportedly leaked.

Rumours

• Base M5 MacBook Pro rumour: could launch months before the M5 Pro and M5 Max variants.

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