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Intel: Don't look for one device to do it all

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Top Intel researchers say development of a single device that performs all personal tasks for business people and consumers is unlikely; instead users can expect more personalized devices that can tell users what they need and when they need it.

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Wolfe's Den: Intel CTO Envisions On-Chip Data Centers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Justin Rattner talks about the explosion of multicore processing, bringing security to cloud computing, and processor-based networking

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Wolfe's Den: Intel CTO Envisions On-Chip Data Centers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Justin Rattner talks about the explosion of multicore processing, bringing security to cloud computing, and processor-based networking

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After a Hot Autumn, Intel & AMD Business Cools

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:11:58 +0000

Builds begin to slow as Q1, a typically slow period, approaches. Will the sector descend gently or crash to earth?

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Write haiku, win home server

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:37:15 +0000

What's needed to win Microsoft and Intel schwag? Creativity Intel and Microsoft want to give you a home server in exchange for 17 syllables of poetic artistry.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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Ombudsman Criticizes EC in its Intel Investigation

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:46 +0000

An ombudsman with the European Union said the European Commission erred in its investigation of Intel when it failed to take minutes of a 2006 meeting with a Dell executive. The EC in May fined Intel $1.45 billion for anticompetitive practices, but Intel is appealing the ruling. Intel executives have criticized the EC for conducting a biased investigation. - An ombudsman with the European Union criticized its antitrust regulatory agency for not properly recording a meeting during its investigation of Intel. In a ruling Nov. 18, ombudsman Nikiforos Diamandouros accused the European Commission of maladministratrion for failing to take minutes during a ...

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Intel: Chips in brains will control computers by 2020

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:00 +0000

Intel Corp. researchers, along with partners from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, are developing technology that can be implanted in peoples brains to operate computers, cell phones and television sets.

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Intel EU invests in exafloppy future

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:18:52 +0000

'Calcul Intensif,' indeed Intel has announced that it is joining forces with a trio of French institutions to create a European research center focused on the development of supercomputers with exaflop-level performance.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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Dell's 'Mr. A' is a key figure in Intel defense

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:42:00 +0000

An unnamed high-ranking Dell executive is cited liberally in the European Union ombudsman's review of the decision to fine Intel on antitrust charges.

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Dell's 'Mr. A' is a key figure in Intel defense

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:42:00 +0000

An unnamed high-ranking Dell executive is cited liberally in the European Union ombudsman's review of the decision to fine Intel on antitrust charges. Originally posted at Nanotech - The Circuits Blog

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Intel shareholder wants execs to pay $2.7B in fines

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:00 +0000

An Intel investor, frustrated that the chip maker has been hit with $2.7 billion in fines and settlement payments this year, wants to force top company executives to pay the money.

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Intel Labs Europe tackles large-scale computing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:06:27 +0000

The chipmaker is spending millions of euros over three years in partnership with three French groups investigating mammoth supercomputers.

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Intel Labs Europe tackles large-scale computing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:06:00 +0000

The chipmaker is spending millions of euros over three years in partnership with three French groups investigating mammoth supercomputers. Originally posted at Deep Tech

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Intel Makes Leap in Device to Aid Impaired Readers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:03:59 +0000

Despite all of the advances in digital technology, too few high-tech products have emerged to help the blind read books or other paper documents, or to make reading such texts easier for people with impaired vision or language-related learning disabilities. A few years back, a breakthrough was made with text-to-speech software that could be installed on a specific mobile phone, but with limitations due to the phone’s small screen and buttons, and restricted processor power. The Intel Reader Now, Intel, the giant chip maker, is attacking this problem with a new product: the Intel Reader. It’s a chunky, book-size device with a computer-grade processor and a large, forward-facing screen that can be viewed easily while its downward-facing camera is shooting text for translation into audio and giant text. It also has raised buttons that are easy to find via touch. I’ve been testing the Intel Reader with books, newspapers, magazines, bank statements, menus and even cereal ...

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White paper: Reducing Data Center Cost with an Air Economizer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:47 +0000

To challenge established industry assumptions regarding data center cooling, Intel IT conducted a proof of concept (PoC) test that used an air economizer to cool production servers with 100 percent outside air at temperatures of up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (F). With this approach, we could use an economizer to provide nearly all data center cooling, substantially reducing power consumption. This could potentially reduce annual operating costs by up to USD 2.87 million for a 10-megawatt (MW) data center.

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White paper: System Management Mode Rootkits

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:47 +0000

For the past several years, rootkit detection and defense has been an ongoing, complex game of hide and seek between rootkit and security software developers. The emergence of hardware virtualization technology dramatically changed the game and marked a critical divergence in rootkit evolution. Virtualized rootkits, however, were limited to newer Intel or AMD processors supporting hardware virtualization extensions. System Management Mode (SMM), a relatively obscure mode on Intel processors used for low level hardware management, provides a similarly stealthy, OS independent environment for rootkits that is viable on the older non-virtualized subset of existing hardware.

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AMD Revises Debt Position to the Upside

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:49:18 +0000

Now that it's settled things with Intel, what steps is the chip company taking to deal with its debilitating debt?

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Intel, AMD agree to get along

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:33:00 +0000

Can Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, Silicon Valley's version of the long-squabbling Hatfields and McCoys, really get along?

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Intel cash pays down AMD debt

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:34:12 +0000

Good news. For Intel Less than a week after accepting $1.25bn from Intel in exchange for dropping its legal actions against Chipzilla, AMD has announced how it plans to use that windfall.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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Gigabyte G41M-ES2L Motherboard

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:40:00 +0000

Let's take an overall look on this Gigabyte's value motherboard for Intel socket 775 processors, based on Intel G41 chipset with power saving features.

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Howard Lindzon's Magnificent Seven: Apple Leads the Pack

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:30:22 +0000

In the 1990s, the Nasdaq was led by Microsoft, Intel, Dell, Cisco and the like. Many investors still look to those tech giants for leadership, but Howard Lindzon, CEO of StockTwits.com, says there's a new group of "horsemen" that deserve your at

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After user complaints, Intel to re-release firmware upgrade for SSDs

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:49:00 +0000

After pulling a solid state drive firmware upgrade due to user complaints that it was crashing their systems, Intel said it would re-release the software by the end of this month.

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Ombudsman slams EC Intel probe

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:33:49 +0000

Where's your working out? Intel, hit by the largest ever fine by the European Commission, can find a little solace today as its complaint about how the investigation was carried out has been upheld.…

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Intel sees opportunities in wind, electric cars

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:55:50 +0000

The chipmaker wants to grow its processor and software presence outside the traditional markets and has invested in a number of green technology companies.

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Intel offers non-Jewish Saturday workforce in Israel plant row

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:21:05 +0000

Compromise plan after ultra-Orthodox protest Intel has offered to field an entirely non-Jewish Saturday workforce at its Jerusalem chip plant, after unruly demonstrations by ultra-Orthodox Jews there at the weekend.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work

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EU Ombudsman faults EC's Intel antitrust ruling

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:34:00 +0000

The European Ombudsman accused the European Commission on Thursday of "maladministration" during its antitrust investigation of Intel, which resulted in a hefty fine earlier this year, as well as an order to desist from its anti-competitive practices.

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Intel an investor in storage firm for Apple users

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Chipmaker says it has invested in seven new companies through its global investment arm.

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Intel an investor in storage firm for Apple users

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Chipmaker says it has invested in seven new companies through its global investment arm. Originally posted at Nanotech - The Circuits Blog

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Intel: 3D Web to save HPC

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:23:47 +0000

The super killer app SC09 Intel CTO Justin Rattner has a stark warning for the HPC community: Come up with a killer application or the business will stagnate.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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Intel brass sued over antitrust wrangle

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:49:17 +0000

Shareholder dubs board patsies Intel CEO Paul Otellni and a host of other top Intel brass past and present have been fingered by a shareholder lawsuit, accused of ignoring and pandering to antitrust misconduct that resulted in record fines for the company.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud

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SGI Intros Supercomputer With Intel Nehalem EX

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:43:00 +0000

The SGI Altix UV high-performance computing system reaches 18.6 teraflop per second.

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SGI Intros Supercomputer With Intel Nehalem EX

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:43:00 +0000

The SGI Altix UV high-performance computing system reaches 18.6 teraflop per second. InformationWeek's RSS Feed is brought to you by NEC Ads by Pheedo

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Samsung N510 Nvidia Ion-based netbook

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:02:02 +0000

Decent HD performance in a mini-laptop at last? Review You don't have to dig too deep to see that the diversity of Samsung's netbook range is a case of flattering to deceive. Sure, there are plenty of them, but the differences are essentially peripheral and cosmetic with all bar the NC20 having 10.1in screens and the usual netbook-norm Intel Atom chippery.…

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Intel to tune Nehalem EX chips for HPC

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:02:02 +0000

NEC taps Intel for future super brains SC09 At the SC09 supercomputing trade show in Portland, Oregon, on Monday, chip maker Intel said that it would be tweaking its future eight-core Beckton Nehalem EX processors to make a special version aimed just at HPC customers.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud

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Intel Unveils Plans for Six-Core Nehalem-EX

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:22:32 +0000

High-end Xeon processor was previously announced as an eight-core processor, but Intel branched out.

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Intel unveils supercomputer chip, NEC partnership

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:35:00 +0000

Intel has disclosed a version of its Xeon processor line optimized for high-performance computing. The company also announces it's teaming up with NEC.

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Intel unveils supercomputer chip, NEC partnership

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:35:00 +0000

Intel has disclosed a version of its Xeon processor line optimized for high-performance computing. The company also announces it's teaming up with NEC. Originally posted at Nanotech - The Circuits Blog

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Intel to unveil energy-efficient, many-core research chip

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:00 +0000

Nearly two years after unveiling its experimental 80-core chip, Intel Corp. is getting ready to show off its next incarnation of a high-powered, energy-efficient many-core research chip.

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Analysis: Is chip industry leading U.S. out of recession?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:43:00 +0000

Gartner expects worldwide chip revenue to total $255 billion next year, a rebound of 13% above revenues in 2009. That prediction reinforces what Intel's CEO predicted earlier in the month about an upturn in the semiconductor industry.

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Intel raising its dividend 12.5 percent

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:32:35 +0000

Intel Corp., the world's biggest chip company, says it will raise its dividend by 12.5 percent starting next year.

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Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:49:00 +0000

Nokia spokespeople are quick to correct you if you slip and call the Booklet 3G a netbook. Well, let's see: It has a tiny, clamshell, laptop-like design. It has meager specs (1GB of RAM, Intel's Z530 1.6-GHz Atom CPU, and a 4200-rpm 120GB hard drive). It has a 10.1-inch screen. Last time I checked, that was pretty much the definition of a netbook. The Booklet 3G just happens to be a reasonably well-constructed model with a focus on being 3G wireless-ready. But are you willing to shell out $599, sans contract (price as of 11/13/09), for Nokia's maiden effort in the netbook market (or $299 subsidized through an AT&T; data plan)?

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AMD deal could end Intel legal woes

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000

The glut of antitrust actions against Intel should start to fade away with the company's settlement of lawsuits and patent disputes filed against it by AMD.

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Two rival supercomputers duke it out for top spot

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:08:00 +0000

A Cray supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has regained the title of the world's most powerful supercomputer, overtaking the installation that was ranked at the top in June, while China entered the Top 10 with a hybrid Intel-AMD system.

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Nvidia calls Intel's graphics chip tactics 'aggressive'

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Company is complaining loudly about Intel's bundling strategies in the graphics chip market.

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Nvidia calls Intel's graphics chip tactics 'aggressive'

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Company is complaining loudly about Intel's bundling strategies in the graphics chip market. Originally posted at Nanotech - The Circuits Blog

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Judge's ruling puts legal nail in Psystar's coffin

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:16:00 +0000

A federal judge has dealt a crushing blow to Mac clone maker Psystar by ruling that the Florida company violated Apple's copyright as well as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act when it installed Apple's OS on Intel-based computers.

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PC World Podcast 53: Intel and AMD Settle, Microsoft and Apple Copy Each Other

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:56:00 +0000

Join the editors of PC World for a lively round-table discussion of the week's hottest tech topics.

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Intel settlement: The power of emails

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:02:49 +0000

Nine days after New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo made public emails to, from, and about current and former Intel CEOs Paul S. Otellini and Craig Barrett, Intel settled a four-year-old antitrust case that semiconductor rival AMD had filed against it.

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AMD and Intel patch things up, HP buys 3Com

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:00 +0000

We had a blockbuster deal this week, with Hewlett-Packard saying it plans to buy 3Com, and a blockbuster settlement, with Advanced Micro Devices and Intel ending a long-running legal dispute. By midnight tonight, Google, the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers are supposed to file a revised book-search settlement proposal, which could add to our top stories list for the week. For now, though, what follows are our top IT headlines of the moment.

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Intel names Douglas Melamed as top lawyer

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:30:00 +0000

Intel, the world's largest maker of microprocessors, said Friday that it named Douglas Melamed as its top lawyer.

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