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TechCrunch

The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with Alice Huang, a Megaspeed executive suspected by U.S. officials of being a Chinese spy. The scandal has led to reports that Nvidia's board is preparing to oust Huang, sparking stock declines and potential congressional subpoenas over national security and chip export violations.

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Nvidia’s stock drops as board reportedly preps to oust CEO Jensen Huang

Nvidia's board is reportedly meeting to decide whether to remove co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang following reports of personal misconduct and security concerns. The potential departure of a long-term leader at the world's primary AI chip provider could create significant instability for hardware markets and AI development pipelines.

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Logitech Gives Its Employees a Day Off for Grand Theft Auto 6 Launch

Logitech is granting employees a company-wide day off on November 19 to coincide with the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. This move reflects a growing corporate trend of recognizing gaming as a tool for mental recovery and skill development to combat workplace burnout.

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Nvidia is reportedly preparing to fire Jensen Huang

Nvidia's board is reportedly preparing to dismiss CEO Jensen Huang following allegations of multiple extramarital affairs, including one with a subordinate. Potential leadership instability at the world's leading AI chipmaker could create significant volatility for hardware markets and AI infrastructure development.

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Roku Abandons Its Smart Home Ambitions

Roku is exiting the smart home market and abandoning its ambitions to expand beyond streaming devices. This shift indicates a strategic retreat to core business operations after failing to generate sufficient revenue from smart home hardware.

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Howard Lutnick Doesn’t Want to Stop the Flow of Nvidia Chips Overseas: Report

Howard Lutnick is reportedly stalling efforts to restrict the overseas export of Nvidia chips despite a directive from Donald Trump to crack down on shipments. This tension highlights a potential conflict between national security policy and the economic interests of the global semiconductor market.

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Hands on with Home Assistant’s new ‘smart home multi-tool’

Nabu Casa has launched the Home Assistant Connect Aux-2, a $69 multi-function hardware bridge featuring Bluetooth proxying, RS-232 serial ports, and audio output. The device lowers the barrier for users to integrate legacy hardware and DIY ESPHome sensors into the Home Assistant ecosystem without requiring custom circuit builds.

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Republican Senator Calls on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Resign

A Republican Senator and members of the House Select Committee on China have called for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to resign, with the committee threatening a subpoena. This escalation signals increasing political scrutiny over Nvidia's operations and trade relations with China, potentially impacting hardware supply chains and export policies.

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With $720M round, Britain’s Fractile gets a leg up in the race for AI chips

British startup Fractile raised $720 million in Series C funding to develop purpose-built AI chips featuring stacked DRAM and a custom ML compiler. This full-stack approach aims to reduce inference costs and resolve memory-capacity tradeoffs critical for scaling agentic AI workflows.

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Congress to call Jensen Huang in to answer for alleged Chinese spy affair

House Republicans are threatening to subpoena Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for a closed-door briefing regarding his relationship with Alice Huang, a Megaspeed executive suspected of being a Chinese spy. This investigation highlights increasing regulatory and security scrutiny over the leadership of critical AI hardware providers and their international ties.

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