VMware's recent acquisition strategy, heavily financed through debt, is threatening the sustainability of open source projects by undermining community-driven development and leading to the closure of key repositories. This financial maneuver, valued at $69 billion, sets off a domino effect that could have long-term negative impacts on innovation in the tech industry.

Qualcomm is acquiring Arduino, the Italian company known for its open-source microcontrollers, while ensuring that Arduino retains its brand and mission. This acquisition aims to empower a diverse community of users by providing access to Qualcomm's technology and resources. The first product from this collaboration will be the Arduino Uno Q, a new single-board computer featuring Qualcomm's QRB2210 processor.