Intel presents its multiyear Xeon roadmap
The chipmaker promises an advanced "Sierra Forest" CPU that will support cloud-native deployments.
Intel this week announced it's developing an ultra-efficient CPU, code-named Sierra Forest, to support cloud-native deployments. This new Efficient-core (E-core) Xeon will deliver performance per-w... Read more
‘Intel wants to acquire Tower Semiconductor for 5.3 billion euros’
Intel wants to acquire Tower Semiconductor for 5.3 billion euros (6 billion dollars). This is reported by the Wall Street Journal based on anonymous sources.
Chip giant Intel has set its sights on Tower Semiconductor, an Israeli chip manufacturer. Anonymous sources told the Wall Street Journal t... Read more
‘Intel software-defined silicon available from Linux 5.18’
According to The Register, Linux 5.18 will be the first version to support software-defined silicon (SDSI).
Intel is developing SDSI to enable and disable features in existing processors. The organization first used the term in October 2021. Intel confirmed that SDSI is being developed, but rema... Read more
Intel is working on a crypto mining CPU
Intel will launch a blockchain accelerator processor this year. The CPU is suitable for running blockchain algorithms and crypto mining, among others.
The blockchain accelerator processor enables so-called SHA-256 algorithm to be run. These algorithms are often used for mining cryptocurrencies a... Read more
Intel commits $1B to grow its Intel Foundry Services (IFS) business
Intel is launching a fund to invest in technologies and companies that can aid its foundry business to shorten the time it takes to bring new processors to the market. To facilitate the initiative, the company is setting aside $1 billion.
The project is a collaboration between Intel’s venture ... Read more
Intel expands its Bug Bounty program, brings together elite hackers
Intel has extended its bounty program. With the help of the latest security advancements and a community of professional hackers, Intel wants to redefine vulnerability management.
Project Circuit Breaker gathers hackers to look for flaws in graphics processing units, firmware, processors, h... Read more
Vodafone joins with Intel to challenge network suppliers on OpenRAN
The project will be powered by a new R&D centre in Malaga, Spain
Vodafone has teamed up with Intel and other silicon vendors to design its own chip architecture for nascent OpenRAN network technology, according to a report in Reuters. The partnership aims to weaken the grip of traditional te... Read more
Where is the billion-dollar investment that Intel promised Europe?
Intel announced a 20 billion dollar (17.5 billion euros) investment in two US chip factories. In contrast, the billion-dollar plans for Europe seem to be at a standstill.
In September, Intel announced investments of $95 billion (84 billion euros) to construct chip factories in Europe. Two Europe... Read more
Intel is about to lose its leading position to Samsung
Intel, the world's largest chip vendor, is about to lose its leading position. In Q2 and Q3 of 2021, Samsung generated the most chip revenue worldwide. Fourth-quarter results will be released at the end of the month. Everything indicates that Intel is slipping to second place.
Investors seem to ... Read more
Google wants to make Android work better with Windows
Google will make it easier to connect Android-based devices to other devices. Notably, the tech giant is targeting Windows PCs.
Google set up the Better Together project for better cooperation with other devices. During CES 2022, the organization presented the first initiatives to stem from the ... Read more