Thunderbolt 2 made its debut when Apple released the latest version of its MacBook Pro last October, but it’s become more prominent with the relase of the new Mac Pro. How different is Thunderbolt 2 from its predecessor? Here’s what you need to know.
Intel to acquire wireless assets of Mindspeed Technologies
Intel is taking steps to acquire wireless assets in order to compete with chip rivals such as Qualcomm and Mellanox in the mobile device and data centre market.
Interactive Intelligence hires senior staff
The three new VPs are appointed to enhance cloud communications infrastructure, service and support.
Intel unveils Knights’ Landing at supercomputing conference
Intel has unveiled a raft of new innovations and software tools to tap the power of Big Data at the Supercomputing Conference 2013 held in Denver, Colorado.
Interactive Intelligence agrees deal to deliver private-labelled OrgSpan
Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. has signed an agreement enabling it to offer private-labelled versions of OrgSpan enterprise social communications with its all-in-one cloud and on-premises IP communications software suite.
Intel regroups to address small devices, wearable tech, DIY crowd
Intel is focusing its attention to small electronics, wearable technology and the do-it-yourself crowd, establishing a new business group to address those market segments.
US intelligence officials: NSA reform bill is ‘flawed’
Proposals in Congress to end the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of U.S. telephone records would compromise the agency’s ability to find and track terrorists, representatives of the intelligence community said Monday.
Intel chases Internet of things with new chips, software
Intel has begun chasing the market for the so-called “Internet of things” with new low-power chips and software for connected devices and data-gathering instruments.
Intel to acquire network security firm Sensory Networks
Intel has signed a deal to acquire Sensory Networks, a provider of software pattern matching technology for network security applications.
Intel tests Wine-powered microprocessor
In a new twist on strange brew, an Intel engineer Thursday showed off a project using wine to power a …
Google, Intel cement ties on Chrome OS, could weaken Wintel
New Chromebooks announced this week signal Intel’s willingness to broaden its horizons and work with companies like Google, at the expense of its long-standing Windows partnership with Microsoft.
Intel, Google show 'next-generation' Chromebooks
Intel and Google showed off the next generation of Chromebooks from Hewlett-Packard, Acer and Toshiba, which will be faster and …
Intel President James on wearable tech, Microsoft partnership
After calculators, PCs and mobile phones, Intel is now jumping into wearable devices with an extremely low-power chip called Quark, …
Intel emphasizes on power-efficient processors for mobile and tablet devices
Intel’s dominance of the chip market is starting to wane as PC shipments slump and smartphone and tablet adoption grows.
Intel pushes speed, reliability claims with unveiling of MXC cable
An optical interconnect introduced by Intel on Wednesday may someday slim down cabling throughout data centers if the company can get enough vendors to mass-produce it.
Intel to ship new low-power Atom server chip Avaton next week
Intel is expected to announce availability next week of a low-power Atom server chip code-named Avoton, which is likely to appear soon in systems such as Hewlett-Packard’s Moonshot.
Intel bringing vision, 3D to laptop and tablet cameras
From mundane 2D devices, integrated cameras in laptops and tablets in the future will change into powerful 3D tools that can sense movement, track emotion, and even monitor reading habits of children, according to Intel.
US Government turns to Tumblr and Twitter for new intelligence transparency drive
In response to the leaks from former NSA-worker Edward Snowden, President Obama swore to preserve the sprawling data collection programs, but he also vowed to make a number of reforms, including making government’s activities more transparent. And Wednesday, it appears that the government is taking at least a cosmetic step in that direction. On Tumblr.
Intel set to ship LTE chip for mobile use in many countries
Intel plans to become a leader in wireless and will ship its first multi-mode LTE processor later this month as part of that drive.
Intel to customise chips for Big Data applications
Software is becoming an important building block in chip design, and customization will help applications gather, manage and analyse data a lot quicker, said Ron Kasabian, general manager of big data solutions at Intel.