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Intel to pay $2.18B to VLSI for patent infringement

2 years ago

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.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Qualcomm opposed to Nvidia's $40B takeover of Arm

2 years ago

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.

By Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Microsoft may follow Apple in creating own chips for Surface notebooks

2 years ago

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.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple Silicon Macs are needed for consumers and pro users alike

2 years ago

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.

By William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Nvidia buying ARM for record-breaking $40 billion

3 years ago

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.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

ARM deal nears closure with Nvidia mulling $40B purchase from SoftBank

3 years ago

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.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Nvidia is reportedly in 'advanced talks' to acquire Arm Holdings

3 years ago

Nvidia is reportedly in 'advanced talks' to acquire Arm Holdings

Graphics chipmaker Nvidia is reportedly in "advanced talks" to acquire Arm Holdings, which if completed, could be the largest deal to date in the semiconductor industry.

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple not interested in takeover of Arm Holdings, report claims [u]

3 years ago

Apple not interested in takeover of Arm Holdings, report claims [u]

Apple was approached to discuss a potential takeover of semiconductor designer Arm Holdings, but does not plan to pursue a bid for the company, according to a new report.

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Should you wait for Apple Silicon to upgrade to a new Mac?

3 years ago

Should you wait for Apple Silicon to upgrade to a new Mac?

Apple is transitioning its line of Macs from Intel-based processors to its own ARM-based processors over the course of the next few years. That begs the question of whether it's smart to upgrade now, or wait for Apple silicon Macs to launch.

By Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

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SoftBank considering sale or IPO of chip design company Arm Holdings

3 years ago

SoftBank considering sale or IPO of chip design company Arm Holdings

Amid the early stages of Apple's transition to ARM-based silicon, SoftBank is reportedly mulling a sale or public offering of Arm Holdings.

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple Silicon will force industry to reconsider use of Intel chips, says ex-Apple exec

3 years ago

Apple Silicon will force industry to reconsider use of Intel chips, says ex-Apple exec

The creation of Apple Silicon will force Microsoft into making its Windows variant for ARM better and to make better ARM-based hardware, former Apple executive Jean-Louis Gassee has suggested, as Apple's shift will prompt the rest of the PC industry to reconsider its usage of Intel chips.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

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Intel Skylake chip issues reportedly tipping point in Apple's silicon switch

3 years ago

Intel Skylake chip issues reportedly tipping point in Apple's silicon switch

A former Intel engineer claims that Apple is ditching x86 processors for Apple silicon because of the "bad quality assurance of Skylake."

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Components for first Apple Silicon Macs will cost Apple more, says Kuo

3 years ago

Components for first Apple Silicon Macs will cost Apple more, says Kuo

In a report about the implications for the supply chain of Apple's move away from Intel, well-regarded analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that specific components required to build the first Apple Silicon Macs — like the rumored 24-inch iMac — will initially cost the company more.

By William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Intel promises to support two-year transition to Apple Silicon

3 years ago

Intel promises to support two-year transition to Apple Silicon

Intel says it will continue to support Apple "across several areas of business," while insisting that its processors give a better experience than Apple Silicon.

By William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple's shift to ARM Mac at WWDC will define a decade of computing

3 years ago

Apple's shift to ARM Mac at WWDC will define a decade of computing

Next week, Apple's 2020 Worldwide Developer Conference is expected to detail a migration away from Intel's x86 chips to new processors of Apple's own design. Here's how that could dramatically affect the next decade of computing.

By Daniel Eran Dilger | 3 years ago

Apple leaker suggests 12-inch MacBook refresh could be first ARM Mac

3 years ago

Apple leaker suggests 12-inch MacBook refresh could be first ARM Mac

A prolific Apple leaker, has shared some thoughts on how, when, and why Apple will switch its Macs to first-party ARM chips.

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Ten years of Apple technology shifts made the ARM Mac possible

3 years ago

Ten years of Apple technology shifts made the ARM Mac possible

Apple's transition to Macs with proprietary ARM chips may soon be officially acknowledged, but there have been clear and definite signs of the switch for years.

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

ARM Mac transition, iMac redesign, and our WWDC wishlist on the AppleInsider podcast

3 years ago

ARM Mac transition, iMac redesign, and our WWDC wishlist on the AppleInsider podcast

This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts discuss Apple's possible move to ARM and possibly a redesigned iMac at WWDC. Plus, we have our own wishlist for Apple's event, and the removal of podcast app Pocket Casts in China.

By Stephen Robles | 3 years ago

Apple was cautious when it shifted to Intel, and an ARM Mac migration will be no different

3 years ago

Apple was cautious when it shifted to Intel, and an ARM Mac migration will be no different

Apple took a convoluted 20-year journey to shift the Mac to Intel processors, and it isn't jumping into ARM on a whim. Here's what the previous journey looked like.

By William Gallagher | 3 years ago