Computex Mania 2026: Optics and Power

Austin and Vik discuss their recent experience at Computex, where they met for the first time in person after six months of podcasting together.

They share insights about the massive show, the people they connected with, and the exciting developments in AI hardware and interconnect technology.

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Chapters

00:00 Meeting in Person for the First Time
03:05 Experiencing Computex: A Massive Show
05:17 Connecting with the Audience: Real-Life Encounters
06:46 Networking with Industry Leaders
10:42 Keynote Highlights: Marvell's Vision
15:11 The Future of Interconnects: CPO and Beyond
22:54 Exploring Optical Interconnects and Future Technologies
25:56 Micro LED Developments and Future Conferences
27:34 Power Innovations in Data Centers
30:54 Intel's Keynote and New CPU Technologies
36:31 Intel Foundry's Advancements and Industry Implications