zach's tech blog

November 2025

Why did Cadence acquire ChipStack?

And what does it mean for other AI EDA startups?

Nov 11 • 

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So, I have to talk about Extropic.

It’s probabilistically nothing, right?

Nov 4 • 

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October 2025

Making Unconventional Computing Practical

Lessons learned from building weird chips for years.

Oct 22 • 

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September 2025

August 2025

How did AMD’s secure enclave get hacked?

Trusting TEEs is harder than you’d think.

Aug 18 • 

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Why did Tesla Dojo fail?

Building training chips is a unique challenge.

Aug 11 • 

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July 2025

Sabotaging AI models with GPUHammer

AI chips continue to be insecure.

Jul 22 • 

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Why did Tenstorrent just buy Blue Cheetah?

Is it 5D chess, or just a good price?

Jul 7 • 

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Why is it so hard for startups to compete with Cadence?

And is Morris Chang’s daughter single?

Jul 1 • 

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June 2025

May 2025