Apple might have exclusive on Intel's 28W 'Ice Lake' processors

Intel appears to have made its speediest 10th-generation Ice Lake mobile processors exclusive to Apple's MacBook lineup.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 13

Macs 'partially affected' by unpatchable Thunderbolt security exploit

A security researcher has discovered a Thunderbolt vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass system defenses and access the contents of a locked computer's drive in minutes — with Boot Camp installs of Windows and Linux susceptible to the attack.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 17

White House urges TSMC, Intel to grow US-based chip production

The White House is in talks with major chip producers Intel and TSMC, in an attempt to try and get more processor production to take place within the United States, a move that could eventually lead to some of Apple's A-series chips being made within the country.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 30

New Intel chip flaw threatens encryption, but Macs are safe

A chip-level flaw in Intel-made silicon could render many of the chipmaker's security features useless, though recent Macs are safe.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 34

ARM Mac coming in first half of 2021, says Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple is continuing to work on a self-designed processor for use in a future Mac, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with the first possible release using an ARM-based chip instead of an Intel processor likely to arrive in the first half of 2021.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 149

Larry Tesler, who showed Steve Jobs around Xerox PARC, dies aged 74

Computer scientist Larry Tesler was the inventor of copy-and-paste as we know it today, and was also the guide that showed Steve Jobs the Xerox PARC systems that would inspire the Macintosh.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 14

Apple Mac mini vs Intel NUC — the lightweights spar

Apple's Mac mini is the ideal Mac for high performance in a slimline package, as well as for those who want to use their own monitor instead of relying on an integrated display. However, the existence of compact rivals like the Intel NUC can offer roughly equivalent processing power in a smaller size for a bit less money.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 30

Intel 'Tiger Lake' mobile processors will use new Xe GPU architecture

Intel's next generation of mobile processors, codenamed "Tiger Lake," will help improve machine learning and artificial intelligence on mobile workstations, with high performance gains and a new Xe graphics architecture touted for the chip line.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 29

Intel confirms Thunderbolt 4 on way with four-times USB 3 speed

Intel has confirmed Thunderbolt 4 is on the way and will be supported by its processors in an upcoming generation, with the chip producer hinting at the connection's vast throughput capabilities at its annual CES presentation.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 17

Apple may split its 5G 'iPhone 12' into two launches

A financial analyst claims that Apple will divide its 5G launches into one for the slower sub-6GHz "iPhone 12" in September, and one for the faster mmWave models in December or January 2021.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 24

Intel aims beyond 5Ghz for future MacBook Pro H-series processors

The next generation of MacBook Pro could be equipped with processors capable of going faster than 5Ghz, after Intel revealed at CES 2020 it was planning to release a 10th-generation mobile processor capable of outpacing its existing 5GHz flagship component.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 19

Apple and Intel sue to stop 'serial nuisance suits'

The two technology firms Apple and Intel have jointly filed a suit against Fortress Investment Group, alleging that the organization's stockpiling of patents to use in legal cases violates antitrust laws.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 19

Apple reportedly aims to integrate own 5G modem in iPhone by 2022

Apple has reportedly set an aggressive 2022 deadline to develop an in-house cellular modem for use in iPhone and iPad, a project that could lead to baseband module integration in the company's system-on-chip designs by 2023.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 31

Intel 10th-gen 'Comet Lake' processors ideal for future MacBook Air refresh

Intel has added more processors to its 10th-generation offering, with four U-series and four Y-series processors codenamed 'Comet Lake' aimed at notebooks and portable devices, boasting models with six cores and very low thermal design points that could be used in a future MacBook Air update.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 6

Samsung's ARM-based Galaxy Book S lasts 23 hours, features touchscreen and LTE connectivity

Samsung at its Unpacked event on Wednesday unveiled the Galaxy Book S, an addition to the company's Galaxy Book line that features an ARM-based Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for longer battery life.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 22

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