Topic: Chip Designers

During the solar eclipse, chip designers at Silicon Labs in downtown Austin gathered on rooftops with specialized filters and equipment. Adam Curry observed the scene with binoculars, noting the various "gizmos" used by the tech workers. The hosts mention that Austin will be in the path of totality for the next major North American solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Apple has expanded its presence in Austin, Texas, now employing over 6,000 people at a 216,000-square-foot campus. The facility reportedly focuses on chip design, leveraging the existing semiconductor infrastructure in the region established by companies like Samsung, Texas Instruments, and Silicon Labs.