Intel releases major graphics driver update
4K, Chrome video, VP9 and H.265 tweaks
Intel has a new graphics driver for Haswell and Broadwell parts and it should bring a number of new features and improvements, especially for home theatre users.
MediaTek sees slowdown in tablet market
Single-digit growth this year
Chipmaker MediaTek expects to see a substantial slowdown in tablet shipments this year. The company expects single-digit growth in 2015 and its most optimistic forecast is 9%.
AMD loses three key execs
Byrne, LaForce and Naik are out
AMD has lost three high-profile executives. The execs apparently left the company to “pursue other opportunities.”
Zotac refreshes ZBOX line-up with AMD and NV silicon
Pocketable Mullins, Maxwell GPU for gamers
Zotac has introduced a number of new ZBOX mini-PC at CES 2015 and we’ll take a quick look at the most interesting SKUs so far.
Voluptuous LG G Flex 2 priced at €599
16GB version
LG’s new curvy Android flagship is set to cost €599 in Europe (SIM free), which means UK consumers are probably looking at £499. The full spec was leaked in a press release a few days ago.
Intel unveils Atom-based Compute Stick
4-inch dongle PC
Intel has unveiled a rather odd product that may be overshadowed by bigger CES announcements, but we find the Intel Compute Stick quite interesting.
MediaTek lands Android TV deal
Quad-core big.LITTLE running Android 5.0
MediaTek has struck a deal with Google to power the first UHD TV platform for Android TV. The company has some new silicon for smart tellies and plans to demonstrate Android TV at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Intel unleashes Broadwell notebook parts
Bringing 14nm to the masses
Intel’s Broadwell has been in the works for quite some time and the Core M series is about to be reinforced by mainstream notebook parts.
LG announces curved 21:9 monitor with AMD FreeSync
34 inches of gaming goodness
LG is wishing AMD fans a very happy New Year with a curved 34-inch monitor garnished with AMD FreeSync technology.
AMD may use GloFo 28nm SHP node for GPUs
Higher clocks, lower voltages
AMD could use GlobalFoundries’ 28nm Super High-Performance (28SHP) node for upcoming GPUs.