Intel continues 'go PC' campaign with specious Apple Silicon comparison website

The transition to Apple Silicon is becoming more heated as Intel attempts to convince customers to stick with PCs.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 30

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.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 6

Intel targets M1 weaknesses in 'You're not on a Mac' ad campaign

Days after Intel released a series of benchmarks to back up claims that its chips are better performers than Apple's M1, the company on Thursday pressed the issue by launching an ad campaign listing features that are exclusive to Windows PCs.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 126

Incoming Intel CEO demands better chips than 'lifestyle company in Cupertino'

Intel's new CEO Pat Gelsinger is making some big promises as he prepares to start work at the company, targeting Apple directly from the start.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 79

Fed by iPhone 12 cash, TSMC pouring $28B into tech & Arizona plant in 2021

After a blockbuster quarter driven by the iPhone 12, Apple supplier TSMC says it will spend as much as $28 billion in capital spending in 2021, with much of that amount allocated to expanding its technological lead.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple the top pick in growing PC market, analyst says

Apple will continue to benefit from continued momentum in the PC market, a growth trend that investment bank Cowen says will be sustained into 2021.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

Intel CEO Bob Swan stepping down, VMWare's Pat Gelsinger will take over

After a two-year tenure, Intel CEO Bob Swan is reportedly stepping down from his role on Feb. 15 and will be replaced by VMWare CEO Pat Gelsinger.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 15

Intel 'Alder Lake' chips take same approach as Apple's ARM designs

During CES 2021, Intel showed off its next-generation Alder Lake family of chips, which the company says offers a "significant breakthrough" for the x86 architecture.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 52

Intel mulls outsourcing some chip production to TSMC

Intel is considering outsourcing some of its chip production to Apple supplier TSMC, but is currently holding out in hopes that its own manufacturing capabilities improve.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 16

2021 Apple Silicon 14-inch, 16-inch MacBook Pro release expected to boost market share

Apple is expected to release new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple Silicon chips in late 2021, putting increased pressure on Intel, plus driving growth in the laptop market share.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 10

Some Mac software has made it all the way from 68K to M1 - here's why

Mac developers are currently in the midst of a major hardware architecture transition. But for some app makers, this is the third time that they have done this.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 50

Intel under pressure to explore strategic options amid chip industry challenges

Hedge fund Third Point is urging Intel to make some big business changes in the face of losing chip supremacy to efforts by Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and TSMC.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 24

How to erase and prepare a Mac for gifting, recycling, or selling

Before selling, gifting, or recycling a Mac, you'll want to take a number of steps to properly prepare it. Here's how.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

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.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 93

Apple starts development of in-house cellular modem

Apple is forging ahead with plans to develop and build its own cellular modems for use in iPhone, iPad and other devices, a move designed to decrease reliance on supply partners like Qualcomm.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 55

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