Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 07/31 – Nvidia In Talks To Buy Arm?
Jul 31, 2020
Nvidia is making waves with talks to acquire Arm, which could reshape the semiconductor landscape. Facebook is expanding its platform by securing music video rights. Meanwhile, Apple surprised everyone with robust earnings despite minor iPhone release delays. Alphabet faced a challenging quarter, experiencing its first decline ever. The podcast also dives into the philosophical discussions on GPT-3 and the implications of market shifts on tech teams and the rise of the hustle economy.
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NVIDIA's Potential ARM Acquisition
- NVIDIA is in talks to buy ARM, potentially consolidating its position in the semiconductor industry.
- This acquisition could broaden ARM's applications beyond mobile devices, impacting companies like Apple.
Facebook's Music Video Strategy
- Facebook has secured deals with major music labels to show music videos on its platform.
- They're even approaching artists for exclusive video rights, potentially to rival YouTube and TikTok.
iPhone Release Delay
- New iPhone models will be delayed by a few weeks, impacting Apple's revenue timing.
- This isn't unprecedented; Apple had similar delays with the iPhone 8 and XR.