Browse tag: processors

Browse tag: processors

EU Ombudsman faults EC's Intel antitrust ruling
The European Ombudsman accused the European Commission on Thursday of "maladministration" during its antitrust investigation of Intel.
NY attorney general files antitrust lawsuit against Intel
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against microprocessor maker Intel, alleging that the company engaged in a "systematic campaign" of illegal conduct to protect a monopoly.
Nvidia escalates patent-licensing battle with Intel
Nvidia has stopped development of chipsets for Intel's latest processors, intensifying a battle between the companies.
Intel ahead of schedule with new Xeon server chips
Intel could start shipping its next-generation Xeon quad-core server chips to system makers by the first quarter of 2010.
Intel's Otellini: PC industry on brink of recovery
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.
Intel accuses EC of mishandling antitrust evidence
Intel has accused the European Commission of mishandling evidence during an antitrust investigation.
Intel's latest reorganization sets stage for succession
The latest leadership shuffle among Intel's top ranks sets the stage for the chip maker to name an eventual replacement for CEO Paul Otellini.
Intel releases first Nehalem chip for mainstream PCs
Intel is finally pushing Nehalem-based processors into systems with the launch of its first Core i5 chip on Monday.
Intel files appeal against European antitrust fine
In its appeal of the European Commission's antitrust ruling, Intel argues that the regulator failed to consider evidence supporting the chip maker's arguments.
EU fine drops Intel's quarterly net income $2 billion
Intel announced its second-quarter earnings, which were affected by the fine imposed by the European Union in May.
Intel may release new Nehalem chips next month
Intel may be set to release new chips for servers and mainstream laptops and desktops.
Intel is working with Google on Chrome OS
Intel says it is on board with Google's Chrome OS project.
Intel's chip renaming strategy meets resistance
Intel's strategy to rename its chips has seen some opposition from chip enthusiasts, who find the new naming convention even more confusing.
T-Mobile Netherlands spills the beans on iPhone 3G S specs
T-Mobile Netherlands has listed the technical specifications of the iPhone 3G S, including the processor speed and amount of onboard memory, on its website.
Intel pushes low-power chips for sleeker laptops
Intel ships an ultra low-voltage processor for affordable ultrathin laptops.
Intel's Nehalem EX to gain error correction technology
Intel on Tuesday said the Nehalem server processor will include error correction features that ensure reliable server performance.
Apple quietly bumps white MacBook specs
On Wednesday, Apple quietly gave a slight speed bump to the $999 white polycarbonate MacBook, improving the processor, RAM, and hard drive of the configuration.
Video: World Tech Update
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Opinion: Is Apple barking up the wrong tree with Grand Central?
Vendors are scrambling to provide developer tools to support multicore CPUs, but customer demand is heading in the other direction, writes Neil McAllister of InfoWorld.
Intel: Antitrust agencies are testing the limits
Antitrust regulators around the world, led chiefly by the EC, are testing the limits of the law in their pursuit of Intel, a senior company executive said.
EU antitrust ruling against Intel due next Wednesday
Next Wednesday, the EC is expected to punish computer chip-maker Intel for stifling competition from smaller rivals.
Apple hints at launch of Nehalem-based Xserve
An Apple Web site has hinted at the launch of Nehalem-based Xserve rack-mount servers.
Atom netbook chip propels Intel to top of market
Intel's Atom microprocessor helped it increase market share against rival AMD last year.
Intel raises the bar in server chips with Nehalem
Intel’s Nehalem-based Xeon server chips are a major architectural jump that offers novel ways of improving system performance, analysts said.
Apple jump-starts Nehalem launch for Intel
Apple took a step ahead of Intel in launching the chip maker’s quad-core Xeon chips with Tuesday’s Mac Pro announcements.
Intel updates laptop, desktop chip plans
Intel will skip the 45-nanometer process and switch to 32-nm for dual-core desktop and laptop processors.
Intel to invest $7 billion in US plants
Intel said it would invest $7 billion to revamp three U.S. plants, as CEO Paul Otellini called on other companies to make similar investments to battle the ongoing recession.
Mobile devices could last a month on a single charge
By changing the way processors see data, researchers say they can prolong battery life in mobile computing devices.
Intel to revamp China operations, will close Shanghai plant
Intel plans to close a chip factory in Shanghai as part of its plan to revamp China operations.
Intel to shut four plants, lay off 6,000
Chip-maker Intel is slashing prices, closing plants, and laying off employees after a bad financial quarter.