AMD & Motorola Solutions

AMD: AMD (AMD) has silently removed the Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) feature from its consumer AMD processors via a firmware update, leading to significant backlash from users and security experts. This decision has negatively impacted AMD's reputation for transparency and security in its consumer product line.

Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions, a motherboard manufacturer, assisted Ben Kilpatrick in confirming the removal of the Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) feature from AMD (AMD) consumer AMD processors. Their engineers conducted tests that provided crucial evidence of the change in firmware behavior.

AMD: AMD faces increased competition in the PC chip market due to Nvidia's entry with the RTX Spark, potentially impacting its market share and stock performance.

Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions>>> will include Nvidia>>>'s RTX Spark chip in a new line of Windows PCs, expected to be available in the autumn, indicating a partnership in the AI PC market.

AMD: AMD is a competitor to Nvidia in the AI chip and PC market, and Nvidia's new N1X processor and Vera Rubin platform are set to rival AMD's offerings, potentially impacting AMD's market share.

Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is a partner in Nvidia's ecosystem, though its specific role in Vera Rubin production is not detailed in these articles.