Eric Smith

“The internet is a store but it used to be a library” hits me like a slug to the chest

twitter is a nicer and friendlier place than bluesky: false bluesky has some of the most aggressively hectoring, pedantic weirdos on the entire internet: true

Happy Columbo Day!

Join TechInsights experts for an evidence-based look inside Apple’s latest Pro models and see what preliminary teardown evidence reveals about Apple’s 2nm A20 Pro, camera and connectivity systems, component suppliers, and device cost. 📅Oct 14, 2026 Register free today ➡️ bit.ly/4y7uq6t

TechInsights has obtained an AWS Trainium2 ASIC, which is currently undergoing analysis in our labs. As captive silicon, Amazon Web Services does not sell this chip on the open market. www.microprocessorreport.com/p/techinsigh...

TechInsights will be at SEMICON West, Oct 13–15 in San Francisco, with analysts covering manufacturing, materials, and sustainability across the chip supply chain. Reserve a meeting with one of our analysts ➡️ bit.ly/4ASNh80

🪩 NOW 🪩 TechInsights is offering five exclusive industry-leading reports in one compilation at NO COST until OCTOBER 8 in one incredible compilation! library.techinsights.com/hg-content/0...

Ahead of schedule, I'm very pleased to announced that @techinsightsinc.bsky.social is syndicating Microprocessor Report (that's what I write) publicly: www.microprocessorreport.com

🆕 TechInsights is expanding its analysis into robotics and drones. We’re getting our first hands-on look at the 2024 Unitree G1 humanoid robot. 🤖 Explore our latest robotics research and follow updates to the Unitree G1 teardown 👉 bit.ly/4xMxZ1R

Artificial intelligence systems do not think, feel, want or understand. Avoid language that gives them human characteristics.

What’s inside Apple’s latest flagship? TechInsights’ preliminary teardown of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max reveals the components powering the device, including the A20 Pro processor. Read our latest blog to explore these findings and follow our ongoing teardown and analysis 👉 bit.ly/3UZzZ9i

that’s right the internet started going irreversibly downhill the day Reader died

There can only be one Duo. And it’s still chugging along…

What could the new devices reveal about Apple’s evolving technology strategy? Read the blog and follow TechInsights to be the first to know about our upcoming Apple teardown findings and reverse-engineering analysis 👉 bit.ly/4r3f4hz #AppleiPhone18 #iPhone18Pro #Semiconductors #TechInsights

More like an ex-Terminator

A note to publicists: Maybe hold back from saying how much your client loves what they're promoting unless you're absolutely sure. Meet the fabulous Mr T www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Victory for MSU! This has got to be one of the funniest highlight reels I’ve ever seen #GoGreen www.freep.com/story/sports...

💡Memory has become one of the most strategic components of the AI era. We've covered the technology roadmaps, now we’ll tackle the market questions. Including recent volatility, pricing dynamics, and the 5-year outlook for AI-driven memory growth. 👉 bit.ly/3V9dluY

My analysis of NVIDIA's Vera CPU is now live at @techinsightsinc.bsky.social's Microprocessor Report: library.techinsights.com/hg-content/2... (Subscriber only, but if you're not a subscriber, message me and let's fix that. 😉)

I’m sorry; this is hilarious. www.vanityfair.com/story/the-wi...

If you need a Tim Curry fix, Clue is free to stream on YouTube with ads

Great measured take in a superb thread this morning

I don’t know how Spreadsheet People became the main character, but I want you to know that Spreadsheet People are not a monoculture. You think an Index Match Person would give the time of day to a VLookup Person?

Those DDoS attacks are only making Bluesky feel more seen amid existential questions like this

Hormuz traffic vs. the 10-year yield is a great chart. 🔥 @bloomberg.com

This site lets you scan barcodes to see if they’re part of Taylor Farms: www.taylordetector.com

consumer electronics show, las vegas (1991) archive.org/details/ACE_...

TechInsights' Q2 2026 tablet market results are out and it was a (predictably) rough quarter as higher prices and an inventory pull-in from Q1 softened demand Get the full results in the TechInsight Platform: library.techinsights.com/hg-content/e...

TechInsights upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 teardown will uncover the engineering decisions, components, and design choices hidden beneath the surface. Stay informed as our new Galaxy Z Fold8 research becomes available 👉 bit.ly/4fiHLTr #GalaxyUnpacked #Samsung #Fold8 #TechInsights

Our June month in review is up for computing coverage at TechInsights and free to read with registration. There's so much on the NVIDIA RTX Spark and some cutting-edge teardowns you won't get anywhere else! library.techinsights.com/hg-content/0...

when the cdc didn't care and the federal government attacked them, remember that taco bell stood with the people

Qualcomm's Snapdragon C appears to be a recycled SoC launched in response to the MacBook Neo. While they're targeting a "$300 and up" price point, that's an illusive goal considering the memory supply crisis. My report at @techinsightsinc.bsky.social: library.techinsights.com/hg-content/9...

TechInsights tracks 625 OEM-supplier semiconductor relationships, but SDVs are making control over software, architecture, and supply risk more strategic. Automakers are moving from buying chips to shaping chip roadmaps. Read more: link.techinsights.com/ei12

I’m surprised it’s not higher. The amount of slop on LinkedIn drives me away, to be honest.

The first 2nm chips aren’t AI accelerators - they’re in smartphones. TechInsights data shows the trade-offs are significant. Join us 23 July to see the reverse engineering analysis - and an Insightful Chat workflow showcase. Register 🔗 bit.ly/3RsjWPM

The IMF, every 10-15 years.

The GOOLLLLLLLL while he’s clearly fighting back tears…..electric