Richard BrownA wall of indifference for AI PCs and smartphonesEven as demand for high-performance AI servers outstrips supply, interest in AI PCs and smartphones has hit a wall of indifference.Sep 241Sep 241
Richard BrownTaiwan semiconductor digest: week 39Another frenetic week in the semiconductor industry capped off by rumors that Qualcomm is interested in purchasing Intel.Sep 211Sep 211
Richard BrownTaiwan semiconductor digest: week 38There have been mixed signals from the global technology market this past week, with the likes of Larry Ellison and Elon Musk pleading with…Sep 16Sep 16
Richard BrownLaozi’s critique of war in the DaodejingLaozi was appalled by the destruction and suffering caused by the countless wars that took place between the various feudal states battling…Sep 162Sep 162
Richard BrownThe Pursuit of Longevity in the DaodejingThe Daodejing does not promise you immortality, but it is rich with guidance on how to stay healthy and lead a long, fulfilling life…Sep 131Sep 131
Richard BrownThe Enigmatic Nature of the Dao in the DaodejingWhat is the nature of the Dao, often translated as the Way? This is one of the key questions that the Daodejing explores.Sep 122Sep 122
Richard BrownNvidia’s Jensen Huang: balancing confidence and humility in the AI boomNvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang is no shrinking violet when it comes to talking up the benefits of his company’s latest and greatest…Sep 12Sep 12
Richard BrownApple iPhone 16: setting the right expectationsAs the owner of an iPhone15 Pro Max I don’t see any compelling reasons for upgrading to an iPhone16, though I wouldn’t mind having the…Sep 11Sep 11
Richard BrownFrom the Dao to wuwei: five key themes of the DaodejingFrom the enigmatic Dao to the art of effortless action, the Daodejing explores many different but interconnected themes that not only…Sep 11Sep 11
Richard BrownTaiwan’s tech titans unite to propel silicon photonics into the AI EraSEMICON Taiwan 2024 saw the establishment of the SEMI Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance (SiPhIA), with over 30 Taiwan companies joining…Sep 10Sep 10