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The TechStack

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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 insider on Tech Stack, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Make technology understandable, accessible, and relevant.

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Episodes

TechStack - Intel 18A, Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest

The Technologists drill down and separate fact from fiction on Intel's recent Technology Tour 2025, specifically digging in on its 18A foundry process, its upcoming Panther Lake (mobile) processors and the Clearwater Forest (data center) offerings. We hope you enjoy the episode. If you found our discussion insightful, please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! Our Socials And Website: https://www.thetechn...

Oct 10, 202547 min

How Red Hat Is Reinventing Linux And Virtualization For The AI Era

Red Hat is best known for its enterprise-grade open source Linux distros but virtualization and containerized applications are a big deal in the exploding AI landscape. Learn what Red Hat has architected and delivered for the new breed of cloud and enterprise AI data centers, here on TechStack! We hope you enjoy the episode. If you found our discussion insightful, please do us the honor of liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack...

Oct 08, 202538 min

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform Analysis With Qualcomm's Cindy Lei

In this episode of TechStack, Dave Altavilla and Francis Sideco sit down with Qualcomm’s Cindy Lei at Snapdragon Summit 2025 to explore the powerful new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. They break down how Qualcomm’s next-generation mobile platform is driving the future of on-device AI, enabling personal AI assistants, pro-level AI photography, and secure, cross-device personalized knowledge graphs across the Snapdragon ecosystem. The discussion also dives into how High Performance Memory (HPM) is ...

Sep 30, 202516 min

Snapdragon Summit 2025 Top Take-Aways: Powerful Devices In The Age Of Agentic AI

In this episode of TechStack, Jim McGregor, Dave Altavilla, and Francis Sideco report from the Snapdragon Summit in Maui to discuss Qualcomm’s latest technology announcements. We cover the Snapdragon Elite 8 Gen 5 smartphones, X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme PCs, advances in agentic AI, and the expanding Snapdragon ecosystem. From next-generation devices to the future of AI, secure personal data, and enterprise IT management, discover how Qualcomm is shaping the next era of mobile and computing. I...

Sep 29, 202513 min

NVIDIA And Intel’s Shocking Partnership And Diving Deep On Rubin CPX

On this latest episode of TechStack, Jim, Mark and Marco discuss the just-announced NVIDIA & Intel partnership, which sent shockwaves through the industry this morning, in addition to NVIDIA's Rubin CPX AI GPU announcement, fresh from InfraAI Global Summit’25. Give it a watch and let us know what you think. If you find our discussions fun, interesting or informative, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web (links below!). We're on a jou...

Sep 19, 202536 min

Snapdragon Ride Pilot: Qualcomm And BMW Redefine ADAS, Safety & Autonomous Driving

In this episode of TechStack, TIRIAS Research Principal Analyst Jim McGregor speaks with Anshuman Saxena, Qualcomm VP of ADAS and Autonomous Driving, about the company’s latest innovation in intelligent transportation: the Snapdragon Ride Pilot software stack. Designed with a safety-first architecture, Ride Pilot enables automakers to streamline development, validation, and large-scale deployment of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving solutions. Join us as we explore the Qu...

Sep 16, 202512 min

Announcements From Apple's iPhone 17 Event: New iPhones, Apple Watch, and AirPods!

Recorded live from Apple's iPhone 17 Event, Mark Vena and Marco Chiappetta break down Apple’s latest technology announcements in this episode of TechStack. From the newest iPhone lineup to next-gen AirPods and the latest Apple Watch innovations, we dive into what these updates mean for consumers and the broader tech ecosystem. If you found our discussion interesting, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing to our channels on your preferred social platforms. Thanks for being a part of Te...

Sep 11, 202519 min

Arm’s Suraj Gajendra on Software-Defined Vehicles and the Zena Compute Subsystem

On this episode of TechStack, TIRIAS Research Principal Analyst Jim McGregor speaks with Suraj Gajendra, Arm's Automotive VP of Products and Software Solutions, about the company's latest innovations showcased at IAA Mobility 2025. We discuss how Arm is easing the development burden for its partners and accelerating time-to-market of software-defined vehicles by introducing the Zena Compute Subsystem platform. We also explore how software-defined vehicles are reshaping the automotive ecosystem —...

Sep 11, 202514 min

Scaling AI: NVIDIA’s Gilad Shainer Details Powerful Networking Advances

In this episode of TechStack, TIRIAS Research Principal Analyst Jim McGregor speaks with NVIDIA SVP of Networking Gilad Shainer about memory and networking powering AI systems beyond GPUs and accelerators. We also dive into the latest NVIDIA datacenter innovations, including how NVLink and Spectrum-XGS Ethernet are shaping the future of AI infrastructure. If you found our discussion interesting, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing to our channels on your preferred social platforms. ...

Sep 04, 202519 min

Hot Chips Hot Takes And Controversial Government Kickbacks

In this latest episode of The TechStack, the team discusses some of the leading technologies from Hot Chips 2025 and controversial government kickbacks proposed for AMD and NVIDIA on its AI accelerators being sold to China. Full Video Available Here: https://youtu.be/-D9knmPg58Q If you find our discussions fun, interesting or informative, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! Our Socials And Website:...

Sep 01, 202544 min

Apple iPhone 17 Event Rumors Analyzed, Here's What To Expect!

In this episode of TechStack, we break down the latest rumors surrounding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 event. From design changes to potential hardware upgrades, new AI-driven features, and what to expect from Apple’s next big launch. If you enjoyed our discussion, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing to our channels on your preferred social platforms. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! Our Socials And Website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ https://x.com/TechnologistNet https://...

Aug 27, 202521 min

AI Tech Movers And Shakers To Watch

In this episode of TechStack, the team discusses the movers and shakers in AI, from GPU and accelerator manufacturers, to storage, networking, and the edge. If you’d like a glimpse into what the future holds, this episode is for you. We hope you enjoy the episode. If you do and find our discussion interesting, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! Our Socials And Website: https://www.thetechnologists...

Aug 20, 202536 min

US Government May Take A Stake In Intel, FMS Summit AI Demand Explosion

In this episode of TechStack, we dive into the U.S. government’s possible investment in Intel and what it means for the semiconductor industry. We also explore the AI demand explosion highlighted at the FMS Summit, and how it could shape the future of technology. We hope you enjoy the episode. If you found our discussion insightful, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing to our channels on your preferred social platforms. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! Our Socials And Website: h...

Aug 19, 202536 min

NVIDIA At $4T, China's Chips, And The Coming AI Tsunami On The TechStack

In this episode we talk about the how’s and why’s of NVIDIA’s meteoric rise to a $4T and what it means for AI from data centers to the edge. We also discuss other rising stars in the space and what we think the future holds. We hope you enjoy the episode. If you enjoyed our discussion, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! Our Socials And Website: https://www.thetechnologists.net/ https://x.com/Techn...

Aug 15, 202540 min

Why Did The Technologists Assemble For The TechStack?

In our inaugural episode we explain why we formed The Technologists and created The TechStack. Dave, Jim, Francis, Mark and Marco talk about their motivations and what made teaming up the right thing to do at this moment in Tech. We hope this episode gives you all a taste of who we are and what our plans are moving forward. If you enjoy our discussion and personalities, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing – not just here on YouTube, but across the web. Thanks for being a part of Tec...

Aug 15, 202531 min

Intel CEO Under Fire And The Potential Impact Of Massive Chip Tariffs

In this latest episode of The TechStack we discuss Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan coming under fire by the Trump Administration and the potential impact of massive tariffs that may impact the semiconductor industry moving forward. We hope you enjoy it. If you found our discussion interesting, please do us the honor or liking and subscribing to our channels on your preferred social platforms. Thanks for being a part of TechStack! Our Socials And Website : https://www.thetechnologists.net/ https://x.com/Tec...

Aug 14, 202533 min
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