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The Amp Hour · 31 May 2024 · Episode 668

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss a variety of hardware and tech topics, starting with Jones's DIY LED lighting project and Gammell's purchase of the 'Invisible Computer' e-paper calendar. They analyze the complexity of USB-C and HDMI cable standards, the privacy implications of WiFi-based location APIs, and the CHIPS Act's impact on semiconductor companies like Polar Semiconductor. The episode concludes with a discussion of Raspberry Pi's upcoming IPO and a skeptical look at current AI capabilities.

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makers and hobbyists and early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Chord, Burr Brown, Cirrus Logic, Wolfson, Raspberry Pi, Polar Semiconductor, Skywater, Arm, OpenAI
Products
Invisible Computer, Hugo DAC, ChatGPT, Google Maps, Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers
Also
EEV blog, Contextual Electronics, Open PDK, DEF CON, Captain Crunch, John Draper

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