Intel to close its New Devices Group, signaling a retreat from wearables
Intel hinted that its getting ready to shut down its New Devices Group, the division responsible for its wearable devices. Sources say that the company will either move these developers over to other divisions, or end their employment. According to Intel, sometimes tough choices must be made.
Intel, Microsoft using integrated graphics to thwart next Meltdown-style threats
Intel announced its refreshed security push during the RSA security convention The company revealed a collaboration with Microsoft that places Intel's new GPU-based Advanced Memory Scanning technology in Windows Defender. The company also introduced its Intel Security Essentials platform.
Intel leaks suggest a 40th-anniversary CPU is coming soon
It's been nearly 40 years since Intel's first x86 chip, the 8086, hit the market and to commemorate the momentous occasion, rumor has it Intel is planning to roll out a special edition processor with a few tricks up its sleeve -- and it could be one of the fastest six-core chips on the market.
HP’s mainstream Pavilion PCs refreshed with latest AMD Ryzen, Intel Core CPUs
HP refreshed its entire family of Pavilion-branded devices spanning its 2-in-1s, laptops, and tower desktops. The devices now support new eighth-generation Intel Core and second-generation AMD Ryzen processors, depending on the model. You'll also find plenty of discrete graphics options, too.
Microsoft’s HoloLens could be gearing up to kick Intel to the curb
Microsoft's next HoloLens headset is still in the works but according to leaks, it could feature some significant internal changes -- including a new processor from an Intel competitor.
Intel decides not to patch Spectre vulnerability for older processors
Intel revealed today that it will not be issuing Spectre patches to a number of older Intel processor families, potentially leaving many customers vulnerable to the security exploit.
Origin PC’s latest notebook packs Intel’s Core i7-8750H CPU, Nvidia Max-Q GPU
Origin PC introduced two new laptops: the EVO15-S and the NT-15. Both rely on Intel's just-revealed Core i7-8750H CPU and Nvidia "Max-Q" GPUs.
Dell calls revamped XPS 15 the ‘smallest performance 15.6-inch laptop’
Dell's latest XPS 15 adds some serious performance, with Intel's latest and greatest eighth-generation CPUs and Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1050 Ti on tap.
Intel shows off world’s first six-core mobile CPUs, adds Optane to everything
Intel has released its latest 8th-gen Core processors. They include the world's first mobile Core i9, the first six-core processors for mobile, and a wide variety of chips with Intel Optane memory support.
Apple is reportedly planning to abandon Intel hardware by 2020
Apple's Mac lineup is reportedly gearing up for a major hardware shift that could leave some users out in the cold: The company is set to abandon Intel chips as early as 2020.
Acer’s stylish new all-in-one PC packs a built-in Qi wireless charging station
Acer introduced its stylish new Aspire S24 all-in-one PC based on Intel's latest eighth-generation Core i5 processor.
Inside the Intel lab that put a legit gaming desktop in the palm of your hand
Meta description: Intel’s Next Unit of Computing, or NUC, has worked hard to miniaturize desktops over the last six years. Now, with the help of AMD’s Vega, its taking pint-sized performance to the next level. We took an inside look at the lab where it all happened.
First Spectre, now BranchScope — another vulnerability in Intel processors
If Intel didn't have enough to worry about, researchers discovered another vulnerability in the way processors predict ahead to speed up tasks.
Intel’s ‘Hades Canyon’ NUC could change the way you game
Intel's mini-PCs, the NUCs, aren't for everyone. In fact, they're meant for a very small niche subcategory of people. However, the graphics capabilities of the newest Hades Canyon NUC make it a much more interesting computer.
Benchmarks show the next wave of Intel desktop processors are on the way
Benchmarks now reveal the next wave of eighth-generation Intel "Coffee Lake-S" processors and an unannounced Z390 chipset for enthusiasts.
Intel says hardware changes will block Spectre and Meltdown
Some Samsung Galaxy S9 users say they can't use Samsung Pay, Intel plots hardware changes to block hacker holes, Ford recalls cars after steering wheels pop loose.
Microsoft will pay you up to $250,000 to find Spectre-like flaws
Microsoft has added "speculative execution" vulnerabilities like those behind Meltdown and Spectre to its bug bounty program.
Intel CEO reveals hardware plans for addressing Meltdown, Spectre exploits
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich revealed the company's plans for dealing with the Meltdown and Spectre security flaws in its next processors.
Is Intel eyeing Broadcom buyout to secure mobile chip relevance?
Intel may be planning a purchase of their own that will end the Broadcom/Qualcomm battle, Microsoft Teams adds Cortana to the group, we review the latest Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
Intel finally dishes out stick-shaped Optane storage SSDs for mainstream PCs
After soothing the gamer crowd with its 900P series in October, Intel is now offering the Optane SSD 800P series for mainstream PCs.
Intel’s 9th-generation ‘Ice Lake’ CPUs will have fixes for Meltdown, Spectre
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich confirmed in the Q4 2017 earnings call that the company is working on silicon-based fixes for Meltdown and Spectre that will be applied to products released before the end of 2018. That roadmap may or may not include the company's upcoming 10nm "Cannon Lake" chips.
Intel’s Radeon-backed ‘Hades Canyon’ mini PC runs games at 1080p, Ultra graphics
A recent review of an Intel Hades Canyon NUC reveals that it's capable of running games at a 1080p resolution and Ultra graphics settings.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 patch will address Spectre Variant 2 CPU flaw
Microsoft now offers a manual update for Windows 10 addressing the Spectra Variant 2 flaw in sixth-generation Intel processors.
Unannounced 8th-gen Intel Core i7 processor for laptops lands on Geekbench
Intel's unannounced Core i7-8750H eighth-generation processor appears in three Geekbench laptop benchmark entries showing the six-core chip in action.
Intel warned Chinese tech firms of security flaws before telling U.S. government
Intel reportedly warned several tech firms, including some based in China, of the Spectre and Meltdown security flaws before the U.S. government.
Did I do that? Intel is going to make a killing fixing its own Meltdown
Intel dropped the ball on Meltdown and Spectre. Now, it’s poised to profit off of its decision to sell critically flawed products to an unwitting populace.
Intel is working hard to bring 5G technology to mobile PCs
Intell will be showing off its 5G modem inside a detachable 2-in-1 PC at MWC 2018, with shipping products expected to arrive in late 2019.
Pricing leaks for Intel’s upcoming 8th-generation processors
A few online retailers have leaked pricing and specifications for some of Intel's upcoming 8th-generation processors, and it looks like the mid-range chips are losing a popular feature.
Intel explores ‘spin qubits’ as the next wave in quantum computing
Quantum computing remains in its nascent state, and Intel hopes to change that with its research into "spin qubits" that offer advantages over alternatives.
Intel opens bug hunt to all security researchers, offers possible $250K payout
Intel is now expanding its Bug Bounty Program to all security researchers, ending its invite-only limitation. The company is also raising the bounty payout to a hefty $250,000 for select bounties. All others get a nice raise to $100,000, depending on the reported issue.
Intel’s latest graphics drivers can automatically optimize your favorite games
Intel's latest graphics drivers have added a new game optimization feature, which works with all of its GPUs to make many of your favorite games run faster.
What is an APU? Should you buy one for your PC?
APU is a term that's commonly used in association with AMD processors. The company touts it as something that gives it an edge over Intel, what is an APU?
Intel’s Olympic drone light show just set a world record and looked awesome
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang opened in seriously impressive fashion, with more than 1,200 Intel Shooting Star drones providing entertainment.
Intel starts rolling out new Spectre firmware fixes, Skylake goes first
Intel has started rolling out its new CPU patches for the Spectre Variant 2 exploit, and Skylake CPUs are the first to receive it.