Latest Linux kernel introduces preliminary Apple M1 support
The latest version of the Linux kernel, Linux 5.13, introduces support for Apple's M1 system-on-chip and is now available as a release candidate.
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Mike Peterson
UK government intervenes in Nvidia takeover of Arm, cites 'national security'
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has been ordered to investigate Nvidia's proposed takeover of British company Arm, the company whose technology is used by Apple Silicon.
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William Gallagher
Arm's new chip architecture will power future devices, possibly including Apple's
Chip designer Arm Ltd. has announced its new v9 architecture, a design that could eventually appear in the Apple Silicon powering future iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
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Will Shanklin
Intel to pay $2.18B to VLSI for patent infringement
Intel has been ordered to pay $2.18 billion to VLSI Technology, after a federal jury found the major chip producer had infringed on a pair of patents.
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Malcolm Owen
Qualcomm opposed to Nvidia's $40B takeover of Arm
U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm has told regulators across the globe that it opposes Nvidia's $40 billion acquisition of chip design company ARM.
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Microsoft may follow Apple in creating own chips for Surface notebooks
Microsoft may go down the same route as Apple in shifting away from Intel for its products, with the software giant said to be working on its own processor designs that may end up in its Surface computer line.
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Apple Silicon Macs are needed for consumers and pro users alike
Apple Silicon Macs are taking their design and technology cues from the iPhone — and that's a move which will benefit all Mac users.
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Nvidia buying ARM for record-breaking $40 billion
After weeks of speculation, Nvidia has announced that it has agreed to buy SoftBank's ARM for $40 billion dollars, making it the largest chip manufacturer deal in history.
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Mike Wuerthele
ARM deal nears closure with Nvidia mulling $40B purchase from SoftBank
Softbank and Nvidia are reportedly close to making a deal over the sale of ARM Holdings, one that could be finalized in the next week and could see the British chip design firm handed over for more than $40 billion.
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Andrew O'Hara
Daniel Eran Dilger
