Tech Weekly: Nvidia's Blackwell Chips, Apple's iPhone Air Delay, and Tesla's AI Chip Plans

Nvidia's Blackwell Chip Demand

• 🚀 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reported strong demand for the company's advanced Blackwell chips.
• 🤝 Nvidia's success is attributed to the support from TSMC in producing these semiconductors.
• 📈 Nvidia recently achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first company to reach a $5 trillion market value.

Apple's iPhone Air Update

• 📅 Sources indicate that Apple will delay the release of the next version of the iPhone Air to the fall of 2026.
• 💡 The iPhone Air, launched in 2025, was designed as a thinner and lighter alternative, with trade-offs in battery size and camera features.

Tesla's AI Chip Strategy

• ⚡ Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated the company may need to build its own chip fab for AI semiconductors.
• 🤝 Tesla is also considering collaboration with Intel for chip manufacturing.
• 🧠 Tesla is actively designing its fifth-generation AI chip to support its autonomous driving ambitions.

Innovative Tech Applications

• 🎓 The AA Driving School Academy is using virtual reality with Meta Quest 3 headsets to train driving instructors on complex road scenarios and modern hazards like increased cyclist and scooter presence.
• ♻️ UK startup Dez Cycle is employing deep eutectic solvent chemistry to recover precious and critical metals from discarded tech at room temperature, offering an alternative to energy-intensive smelting.