Intel outsourcing entry-level and chipset production
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Fighting those shortages

According to the latest report, Intel might be outsourcing some of its entry-level processor and chipset production to other foundries, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) being the only viable option.

Intel bucks industry trend
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Friday, 26 October 2018 11:56

Intel bucks industry trend


But there are signs that all is not well with that Apple iPhone deal

Chipzilla beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly profit and revenue thanks to its high-margin data centre business and strong demand for its PC chips.

Intel denies that it's killing off its 10nm chip
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Will arrive in late 2019

Intel has denied rumours that it is killing off its 10nm chip manufacturing process after repeated delays. Chipzilla says that 10nm chips will arrive in late 2019.

Micron to buy Intel's stake in IM Flash Technologies
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It will save everyone of us

Micron is planning to take full control of IM Flash Technologies joint venture with Chipzilla.

Intel reduces stake in ASML
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Friday, 12 October 2018 12:31

Intel reduces stake in ASML


Just three percent

Chipzilla has reduced its stake in supplier ASML to just below three percent.

Lenovo gives AMD the thumbs up
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Thursday, 11 October 2018 10:59

Lenovo gives AMD the thumbs up


And Intel the thumb down

Shortages of Intel processors means that major manufacturer Lenovo is using AMD chips more and more, while it has also given the hard word to Chipzilla.

Intel 10nm shipping inside of NUC
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Wednesday, 10 October 2018 18:44

Intel 10nm shipping inside of NUC


Crimson Canyon

A certain number of Intel NUC SKUs have 10nm processors inside and they are codenamed Crimson Canyon. This was confirmed to us by Brandt Guttridge, general manager of desktop product marketing, at the last Intel desktop event and the only other notebook machine that features 10nm is the Lenovo Ideapad 330 notebook, available only in China. 

9th Gen Z390 chipset supports AC WIFI
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Wednesday, 10 October 2018 18:25

9th Gen Z390 chipset supports AC WIFI


14nm and USB 3.1

The new chipset that will accommodate the Intel 9th generation Core processors based on 14nm++ has brought two new features. Intel has introduced WiFi integration on the chipset level as well as USB 3.1 gen 2 support out of the box.

Intel may have commissioned some misleading benchmarks
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But the press is still reporting them

On Monday, Intel unveiled the 9th Gen Core i9-9900K, which will rival AMD's Ryzen 2700X when it goes on sale in two weeks but may be over egging its performance pudding with the tech press.

E-gaming stadiums ready to roll
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Wednesday, 10 October 2018 10:55

E-gaming stadiums ready to roll


Money money money 

It's an edgy business but a senior analyst predicted to his clients today that the future of e-gaming stadiums will be huge.