Intel buys into cars. Again
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Tuesday, 03 January 2017 19:26

Intel buys into cars. Again


It's all about wasting money

Chipzilla has decided to spend a heap of money it's got by buying into a company called HERE, or Here as we call it.

US waves cyber saber at China
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Friday, 09 December 2016 10:37

US waves cyber saber at China

Not quite the third world war. Yet

The United States has warned China that a law it’s about to enact could easily affect the “close relationship” the two countries have. Or had.

Wafer prices to soar next year
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Friday, 09 December 2016 10:22

Wafer prices to soar next year

It’s the thin edge of the wedge

Prices of 12-inch silicon wafers may rise by as much as 20 percent in 2017.

Analysis: Intel in udder confusion
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Wednesday, 07 December 2016 23:30

Analysis: Intel in udder confusion


Servers you right, Chipzilla

Qualcomm’s introduction of a top notch 48 core 10nm server chip means that Intel’s milkmaid can no longer serve up expensive milk from its cash cow Xeons and the lot.

Google might buy Facebook
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Sunday, 04 December 2016 01:34

Google might buy Facebook

It's entirely feasible

The word on the information strasse is that Google wants to buy Facebook. It is entirely speculative, but could have legs.

Blink, and you won’t miss it
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Wednesday, 30 November 2016 12:36

Blink, and you won’t miss it

Security system to monitor your home

Immedia Software said it has started selling its security system in the UK. The system works by using a “sync” hub to your wi-fi and installing cameras in different locations in your house.

Tesla app can be hacked
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Thursday, 24 November 2016 15:33

Tesla app can be hacked


Your car can be stolen, it seems

A report from Norwegian app security company Promon claims that cyber crooks can hack into Tesla cars.

Driverless taxis will lead self driving surge
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Tuesday, 22 November 2016 16:18

Driverless taxis will lead self driving surge


I had that Bill Gates in the back of my taxi once

A report said that millions of professional drivers will lose their jobs as self driving vehicles make their debut.

Brain Corp shows off artificial brain, thinks it will clean up
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Eeeeeeeek

An artificial brain called EMMA was officially launched today by the appropriately named Brain Corp.

Russia blocks Linkedin
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Thursday, 17 November 2016 16:06

Russia blocks Linkedin


Pah to social media

Russia is preventing people from accessing Linkedin because it’s alleged the firm breaches its data storage law.