Topic: NVIDIA
Apple rumored to switch to Nvidia graphics for new MacBook Pros
05/14/2012, 10:05 pm
New reports claim to have confirmed that Apple's upcoming MacBook Pros will eschew AMD graphics processors in favor of GPUs from Nvidia.
Rumor: Apple drops Nvidia's Kepler GPUs from 'large number' of next-gen MacBook Pros
03/13/2012, 12:03 pm
Apple's next-generation low- and mid-range MacBook Pro models will not feature dedicated graphics cards, and will instead rely on Intel's integrated Ivy Bridge graphics due to production issues with Nvidia, according to a new report.
Nvidia unveils new quad-core Tegra 3 processor to challenge Apple's A5
11/09/2011, 03:11 am
Chipmaker Nvidia has taken the wraps off its new Tegra 3 mobile processor, a quad-core chip three times faster than its predecessor, with ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet the first device to sport it.
RIM recalls 1,000 PlayBooks, Nvidia CEO explains slow Android tablet sales
05/16/2011, 08:05 am
Research in Motion has recalled about 1,000 defective units of its new PlayBook tablet, though most had not yet been sold to users. And in an interview, Nvidia's CEO provided a number of reasons why Android-based tablets aren't selling well yet.
Apple's A5 processor could pave way for larger chip trend
04/01/2011, 09:04 pm
Despite sharing similar specifications, Apple's bigger A5 System on a Chip processor used in the iPad 2 has posted better performance than Nvidia's Tegra 2 chip, causing one analyst to believe that Apple is leading a trend toward larger, faster mobile processors.
Qualcomm rises on prospects of Verizon iPhone, iPhone 5, iPad 2
01/26/2011, 07:01 pm
Qualcomm shares were up more than 6 percent after it said it would post new revenue and earnings growth as demand for its chips accelerate. Apple's iPhone 4 on Verizon, as well as the next generation of iPhone and iPad, are all expected to use Qualcomm's baseband chips.
Intel and NVIDIA settle patent dispute with 6-year $1.5B deal
01/10/2011, 11:01 pm
Intel and NVIDIA have announced a six-year $1.5 billion cross-licensing agreement that resolves a lengthy patent dispute between the two companies and could lead to close integration of NVIDIA GPUs with Intel's processors.
Nvidia announces high-end Fermi GPU for Apple's Mac Pro
11/16/2010, 12:11 pm
Nvidia has announced the Fermi-powered Quadro 4000 GPU for Mac Pro upgraders, while Apple has begun sale of the ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card for the Mac desktop.
Nvidia CEO: upcoming Android tablets will be 'magical' like Apple's iPad
11/12/2010, 10:11 am
Nvidia's chief executive this week took a page out of Apple's marketing playbook, saying that upcoming Android powered tablets with his company's processors inside will be "magical" just like the iPad.
Apple's '07-'08 MacBook Pros included in Nvidia class-action settlement
09/29/2010, 01:09 pm
A newly announced settlement in a class-action lawsuit against graphics maker Nvidia has entitled owners of a number of notebook computers, including two of Apple's MacBook Pro models, to repairs or monetary compensation.
Hardware acceleration added to Flash Player 10.1 for Mac
08/11/2010, 05:08 am
Adobe has released a new version of its Flash Player for Mac that officially supports hardware acceleration for H.264 video content.
OpenGL 4.1 specification released and ready for use by Apple
07/26/2010, 03:07 pm
The Knronos Group released its latest OpenGL 4.1 specification today at the SIGGRAPH conference, introducing tighter integration with mobile OpenGL ES and OpenCL APIs and expanding its core capabilities to unlock graphics performance on both Macs and PCs and on iPhones and other mobile devices.
Apple may get Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs sooner than expected
07/14/2010, 05:07 pm
Volume production of the next new generation of Intel's desktop and notebook CPUs will begin earlier than originally anticipated in response to enthusiasm from chip buyers like Apple who have sampled the new parts.
Apple laying groundwork for TRIM support in future SSD-based Macs [u]
06/14/2010, 08:06 am
Apple may be laying the foundation for TRIM support in future Macs, a technology that should allow their solid state flash drives to maintain optimal performance throughout the life span of the systems.
Nvidia says new MacBook Pro graphics switching isn't Optimus
04/13/2010, 12:04 pm
The automatic graphic switching capabilities in the new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros are accomplished with a solution created entirely by Apple, and do not rely on Nvidia's established Optimus technology.
Nvidia 320M GPU made especially for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro
04/13/2010, 10:04 am
While the GeForce GT 330M featured in the new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros has already been found in competing notebook PCs, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro sports the Nvidia 320M, a graphics processor created just for Apple.
Apple plans dual graphics enhancements on future MacBook Pros
02/19/2010, 08:02 am
One of the advances Apple plans for future MacBook Pro models is an improvement to the handling of the notebooks' dual graphics chips, AppleInsider has learned.
CES: Intel debuts Apple-bound Core i5 chips, Nvidia unveils Tegra 2
01/07/2010, 04:01 pm
The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is in full effect, with Intel formally debuting its new processor lineup, some of which are expected to turn up in future Apple notebooks, and Nvidia touting its tablet-powering Tegra 2 chip.
FTC sues Intel over alleged anticompetitive tactics
12/16/2009, 10:12 am
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday it filed a lawsuit against chip maker Intel Corp., accusing the company of illegally using its position to stifle competition.
Intel suit halts development of future Nvidia chipsets
10/08/2009, 12:10 pm
Nvidia, the maker of Intel-compatible chipsets for Apple's line of Macs, has announced it will cease development of future hardware until its suit with Intel is settled sometime in 2010.