Jony Ive Leaves Apple, AMD vs Intel, and LTX 2019 Expo Updates

Industry News

Jony Ive Departs Apple

• The tech world is reacting to the news of Jony Ive leaving Apple to start his own design firm, LoveFrom.
• While he will no longer be an employee, Apple will remain his first client.
• A discussion arose regarding whether Apple over-credits individuals for design and if current Apple products feel less "inspired" than in the past.

Intel's Internal Memo

• An internal document from Intel leaked, showing the company recognizes AMD as a truly formidable competitor.
• Intel attributes AMD's momentum to its strategic pivot toward high-performance products and the use of TSMC's 7nm process.
• Important point: Intel acknowledges for the first time in years that AMD is putting significant pressure on the data center, desktop, and notebook markets simultaneously.

Technology & Hardware

DisplayPort 2.0

• The new specification promises a massive increase in raw bandwidth to 80 Gbps.
• This update aims to support 8K resolution at 60Hz and dual 5K monitors, addressing previous limitations with multi-cable setups.

"DisplayPort 2.0 is the biggest leap forward in bandwidth ever."

Cardiac Identification

• A controversial new Pentagon-developed laser technology can identify individuals by their cardiac signature from over 600 feet away.
• While the technology has security applications, it raises significant privacy concerns regarding surveillance and potential future data collection.

LTX 2019 Expo

• The team shared physical maps of the upcoming expo, highlighting layout features such as the Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) area and the VIP guest zones.
• Significant hardware partners, including Zotac and NVIDIA, are confirmed to provide an extensive amount of giveaway prizes for attendees to encourage participation.