Ethereum finally merges, semiconductors stay scarce

<p>It finally happened. In the words of the Ethereum Foundation, ETH is now “ready for its interstellar voyage,” having transitioned from proof of work to proof of stake. With <a href="https://stackoverflow.blog/2022/07/05/developers-vs-the-difficulty-bomb-ep-459/">no centralized authority</a> insisting on a ship date, we’re witnessing a feat. We’re all wondering what comes next. </p><p>The Great Debate <a href="https://stackoverflow.blog/2020/03/12/working-from-home-tips-from-our-experienced-remote-employees/">about hybrid and remote work continues</a>. Is the <a href="https://stackoverflow.blog/2022/06/08/the-great-decentralization-geographic-shifts-and-where-tech-talent-is-moving-next/">decentralized talent movement </a>winning? What can we do to prevent cabin fever? What do government workers do with their laptops if they need to cross the border?</p><p>The <a href="https://stackoverflow.blog/2021/11/09/podcast-391-explaining-the-semiconductor-shortage-and-how-it-might-end/">semiconductor chip shortage hasn’t ended yet</a>, but some companies seem to be hurting more than others. What gives?</p><p>We conclude with a reflection on the new Apple Watch—and whether it can actually save our lives.</p><p>Be sure to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/mattkander">@mattkander</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/benpopper">@benpopper</a> on Twitter to keep the convo going.</p><p>Big thanks to <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/users/712180/androidian">Androidian</a> who is our latest Inquisitive badge recipient for coming to Stack Overflow for 30 separate days, maintaining a positive question record.</p><p>Catch you all later.</p>