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China's SMIC Appoints New CEO as Chang Resigns

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:40:12 -0800

SMIC, China's biggest chip maker, replaced its longtime CEO just one day after settling a major intellectual property lawsuit with Taiwanese rival TSMC.

Microprocessor Sales Reach Record Levels, Says IDC

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:20:00 -0800

Intel's Atom processor, which is used in netbooks, helped the worldwide PC microprocessor market reach record levels during the third quarter.

With Pine Trail's Imminent Arrival, Intel Turns to Nettops

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:40:11 -0800

Intel wants to prove that its Pine Trail chip package can do for desktops what the first Atom processors did for laptops.

HP MEMS Could Shake up Motion Sensing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:24 -0800

HP has developed small MEMS motion sensors that are 1,000 times as sensitive than those in current consumer devices.

NY Intel Antitrust Lawsuit Gets Mixed Reviews

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:20:22 -0800

Some critics question why New York's attorney general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel.

NY Attorney General Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Intel

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:50:22 -0800

New York's attorney general has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel.

NY Attorney General Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Intel

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:50:18 -0800

New York's attorney general files an antitrust lawsuit against Intel.

Intel Expands Processor Market Share Over AMD in Q3

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:50:15 -0800

Intel wrestled back processor market share from AMD and Via in the third quarter this year, according to a study.

Windows XP Smartphone Raises Functionality Questions

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:20:39 -0800

A smartphone called XPPhone that runs Windows XP and blends in PC features is generating buzz, though some analysts are questioning its purpose.

Via Bumps up the Speed of Netbook Processors

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:20:19 -0800

Via launched the Nano 3000 series of processors for netbooks, which includes the fastest Nano chip to date.

Intel Chipset Causing IPhone Sync Problem

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:12 -0800

IPhone users with computers with certain Intel chips can't sync.

Acer Hints at Faster Intel CULV Chips in Q1

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:21 -0800

Acer executives have complained about the performance of CULV chips but expect faster processors in Q1 next year.

EMC Teams With Intel for Power-efficient Cloud Storage

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:10:12 -0700

Intel is working with EMC to develop a more power-efficient version of EMC's Atmos cloud storage platform, the companies said Thursday.

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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:10:12 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Ranking

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

Qualcomm Opens Subsidiary Focused on Open Source

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:10:18 -0700

Qualcomm has opened a new subsidiary to focus on integrating its hardware with open-source software.

Tilera Targets Intel, AMD With 100-core Processor

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:20:09 -0700

Tilera on Monday announced the Tile-GX series of CPUs, which includes a 100-core chip.

Windows 7 Could Help PC, Chip Sectors Rebound

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:20:12 -0700

The PC and chip sectors are hoping that Windows 7 will speed up recovery.

AMD Announces First Triple-core Athlon Processors

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:20:00 -0700

AMD announced new Athlon II X3 triple-core processors on Tuesday.

The World's Most Extreme Laptops

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Some laptops will give you a hernia, while others will fit in a coat pocket. Some cost a day's pay--others, half a year's. Here are the outliers of the notebook world.

Nvidia Escalates Patent-Licensing Battle With Intel

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:20:00 -0700

Nvidia has stopped development of chipsets for Intel's latest processors, intensifying a battle between the companies.

Arm Tries to Shrink Mobile Chips With AMD Spin-off

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:30:12 -0700

Arm and chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries will join hands to design smaller chips for devices like mobile phones and low-cost laptops.

Cell Regza Outmuscles Intel's Atom CE4100

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:20:13 -0700

The Cell processor in Toshiba's Cell Regza TV is far more powerful than Intel's Atom CE4100 chips.

Toshiba Shows First TV Based on Cell Chip

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0700

Hoping to set itself apart from other television makers, Toshiba will in December put on sale in Japan the first TV based on the Cell processor.

Nvidia Says Its New Fermi CPU Will Run Supercomputers

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:00:11 -0700

Nvidia showed off a graphics card based on its new Fermi architecture, which will speed up performance of its future GPUs.

Top 10 Netbooks

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:30:00 -0700

Netbooks (aka mini-notebooks, mini-notes...."laptots"....take your pick) are perfect travel companions and meet basic computing needs, including e-mailing, Web surfing, and document creation. Best of all, these low-powered machines cost less than the standard-issue laptop.

HP Prepares New Integrity Servers for Tukwila Launch

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:50:13 -0700

HP will update its Integrity servers next year to coincide with the launch of Intel's new Tukwila Itanium chip, an HP executive said.

U.S. Regains Chip Gear Spending Crown in 2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:16 -0700

The U.S. will buy more chip equipment this year than any other country, regaining a title it hasn't held since 1994.

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Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:16 -0700

Arm Chips Make Their Way Into Commercial Laptops

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:10:00 -0700

Arm chips have extended beyond mobile devices into commercial laptops, but could face challenges in further adoption.

Trends From IDF 2009: Smaller, Faster, With Intel Everywhere

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:50:00 -0700

At this year's Intel Developer Forum, Intel demonstrated its vision of Intel x86 chips powering everything from your PC to your TV.

Intel to Ship New Pineview Netbook Chips in Q4

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:20:15 -0700

Intel to ship new Atom chips for netbooks and netbooks in the fourth quarter.

Intel Targets Homes With New Processor for TVs

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:20:00 -0700

Intel on Thursday launched a media processor based on the Atom architecture that could go into TVs, set-top boxes and other consumer electronics.

Intel Releases Fastest Laptop Chips to Date

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:50:15 -0700

Intel on Wednesday launched what it called its fastest laptop processors, which are based on the Nehalem microarchitecture.

Microsoft Acquisition Adds to Parallel Computing Focus

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:10:18 -0700

Microsoft purchased assets in a company that does parallel computing, a mainly supercomputing function that Microsoft aims to develop for a broader audience.

Intel Ahead of Schedule With New Xeon Server Chips

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:40:11 -0700

Intel could start shipping its next-generation Xeon quad-core server chips to system makers by the first quarter of 2010.

Intel Shows Working Larrabee System

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:20:15 -0700

Intel on Tuesday demonstrated the first working unit of its Larrabee graphics processor.

Intel Demos Larrabee Hardware at IDF 2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:20:00 -0700

In a very brief ray-tracing demo, Intel's first public display of Larrabee hardware in action underwhelms.

Otellini Says PC Industry on Brink of Recovery

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:22:26 -0700

The PC industry is set to come out of the most damaging recession in decades as computer shipments begin to pick up, Intel CEO Paul Otellini said Tuesday.

EU Reveals 'Smoking Gun' E-Mails from Intel Antitrust Probe

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:40:00 -0700

The European Commission unveiled e-mails that its antitrust officials describe as "smoking gun" evidence of Intel's antitrust abuse.

Intel to Show off Laptops, Netbooks

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:50:13 -0700

Intel will show off new products aimed at pushing it further into mobile markets at IDF next week.

Arm Flaunts Performance by Boosting Processor Speed

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:10:13 -0700

Arm scaled performance of its Cortex A9 processor to 2GHz in an attempt to highlight clock speed.

Intel Exec Gelsinger Leaving for EMC

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:10 -0700

Pat Gelsinger, long a key executive at Intel, will leave the company for storage vendor EMC, an EMC spokeswoman said.

Intel Shrinks Nehalem Packages With Jasper Forest

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:30:16 -0700

Intel on Monday starting sampling Nehalem-based chips code-named Jasper Forest, to its customers.

Intel Revamps Dual-Processing Nehalem Xeon

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:01:00 -0700

The "Jasper Forest" chip, both storage and communications capable, includes RAiD support and integration with PCIe.

AMD to Push DirectX 11 Into Laptops Early Next Year

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:13 -0700

AMD is set to release DirectX 11 hardware for laptops by early next year to boost the Windows 7 multimedia experience.

AMD to Start Sampling Fusion Chips Next Year

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:30:00 -0700

AMD will sample Fusion chips that combine the CPU and graphics processing unit in one chip starting in 2010.

AMD's New Laptop Platform Improves on Graphics

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:10:00 -0700

AMD introduced new processors and improved graphics capabilities as part of its latest Tigris laptop platform.

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Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:10:00 -0700

Intel Shows off PCs, Servers Built on Lynnfield Processors

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:50:00 -0700

Intel showed off new PCs and motherboards partners have made around its latest microprocessors in Taipei

Intel Releases First Nehalem Chip for Mainstream PCs

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:20:09 -0700

Intel is finally pushing Nehalem-based processors into systems with the launch of its first Core i5 chip on Monday.

Intel's New Core i7 and Core i5 Processors Explained

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:01:00 -0700

Intel's Nehalem line expands with three new chips, including its first Core i5 processor. And first tests show that the Core i5 750 delivers excellent performance for its price.

EU to Report on Intel's Complaint in Antitrust Case

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:20:12 -0700

The European Union's ombudsman will issue a report about Intel's complaint alleging EC of mishandling its antitrust case in mid-September.