Change is in the air for Microsoft in response to ho-hum sales of Windows 8, and it sounds like PC makers …
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Apple plans to ditch Intel chips: Bloomberg
Apple is planning to use its own chips in Mac computers beginning as early as 2020, replacing processors from Intel, according to a Bloomberg report, which cited sources familiar with the matter. 0 2893
Facebook-Led Open Compute Project tackles network switches
A little more than two years ago, Facebook had a revolutionary idea: Inspired by the model of open-source software, it would bring …
Cray offers a more modest supercomputer for the enterprise
Supercomputer manufacturer Cray has expanded its portfolio of systems for the technical enterprise market. The company’s newest machine, the Cray …
Intel’s new Atom chips peak on performance, power consumption
Intel’s upcoming Atom chips with new CPU architecture will be up to three times faster and five times more power …
McAfee to acquire firewall maker Stonesoft
McAfee plans to acquire Stonesoft, a Helsinki-based maker of firewalls, for US$389 million in cash, the companies said Monday. The …
HP announces new ProBooks, including touchscreen model
Hewlett-Packard on Monday kicked off a series of upcoming PC announcements with new ProBook 400 series laptops, including a 15.6-inch …
Intel appoints Krzanich as new CEO
After a vetting process that lasted a little more than six months, Intel has named Brian Krzanich as its next …
Toshiba takes on Surface Pro with WT310 tablet
Toshiba has announced its WT310, a Windows 8 tablet to rival Microsoft’s Surface Pro. With Windows 8 Pro, an 11-inch Full HD screen …
AMD thinks beyond PCs with new custom chip business unit
Armed with a contract to build chips for Sony’s PlayStation 4 gaming console, Advanced Micro Devices has now officially established …
Details expected soon on Intel’s $200 laptop and tablet chip architecture
Intel is expanding into low-cost laptops and tablets starting at US$200 with new low-power Atom chips based on an architecture …