Cybersecurity researchers have reportedly found a new security flaw that affects a wide variety of modern computing chips and is related to the Spectre and Meltdown chip flaws that emerged in January.
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Broadcom calls out Qualcomm for dodging takeover talks
Qualcomm has recently said that it is open for a new meeting to negotiate an increase to Broadcom’s $117 billion acquisition offer. However, Broadcom recently called a proposal by US semiconductor peer, “engagement theater” aimed at dodging the deal. 0 2786
Why Intel’s i9 processor is the “best yet” for gamers and content creators
The i9 is said to be the firm’s highest performing laptop processor to date, and is set to deliver “the best” gaming and content creation experience on the go.
Broadcom pushes for Qualcomm takeover with higher bid
Broadcom has unveiled plans to raise its offer for semiconductor rival Qualcomm to about $120 billion from $105 billion, according to a report by Reuters.
Qualcomm, Samsung accelerate 5G developments
Qualcomm and Samsung have signed a multi-year strategic relationship agreement between the two companies in various technology areas and across a range of mobile devices.
Microsoft releases emergency Windows update
Intel urged customers not to deploy firmware updates aimed at the Spectre and Meltdown flaws because the updates caused system instability; Microsoft reacted with its own release – KB4078130.
Intel’s solution for Meltdown raises more questions than answers
Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich has recently informed investors that the company plans to release silicon with built-in mitigations to the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities later this year.
Qualcomm penalised for buying Apple’s loyalty
The US chipmaker Qualcomm was hit with a EUR 997 million ($1.2 billion) fine by European Union antitrust regulators for paying Apple to use only its chips, blocking out rivals such as Intel.
Oracle issues patches for Spectre and Meltdown
Oracle has recently announced that it will issue a critical patch that provides fixes for certain of its products for the Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws, both of which affect Intel chips.
Gartner: worldwide server revenue grew 16 percent in Q3
Gartner reported that in the third quarter of 2017, worldwide server revenue increased 16 percent year over year, while shipments …
Qualcomm unveils latest flagship mobile CPU Snapdragon 845
Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled its next flagship processor the Snapdragon 845, during the company’s Snapdragon Tech Summit.