TechCrunch Editor-in-chief Connie Loizos wrote a provocative (and self-described “highly unscientific”) list of possible successors to the vacant throne of disgraced Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Candidates range from the unlikely (AMD’s Lisa Su) to Andrew Bell (an Nvidia expert who has the chip pedigree Team Green needs right now). Amanda Silberling also compiled an excellent timeline of the whole sordid Jensen mess.
By the way, I asked ChatGPT to give me a “gate” descriptor for Jensen’s public meltdown; I thought it would be ironic to get an answer powered by Nvidia silicon. That’s why I now call it Leathergate. Let’s make Leathergate happen.
Turning next to MacmundoSenior Editor Roman Loyola wrote a comprehensive review of the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display and liked it with a very rare 5-star rating. Does this make your blood boil, PCWorld reader? Tweet Macworld and let Roman know.
And here’s another tantalizing take on the Apple universe: Contributor Mahmoud Itani argues that HomeView is “Apple’s first post-iPhone device.” The central thesis: This strange smart home hub is “built for a future where Apple’s iconic phone doesn’t exist.” Very good, Mahmoud. Have your day in court.
Coming hot from Technical Advisor — the Foundry site that thinks about phones are the future: Contributor Jon Mundy explains why the Motorola Signature 27 is “the most exciting phone of 2026.” Jon did some deep testing and discovered that it has some very interesting camera technology. and display technology. and touch design.
CIO It is, well, for CIOs, C-Suite. Those guys. But here’s a story I think anyone who works at any company can understand: Senior writer Grant Gross published a report about how CEOs are dissatisfied with their companies’ incremental AI deployments.
