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Why are OpenAI, Microsoft and others looking to make their own chips?
As demand for generative AI technology grows, chip shortages are not the main reason behind developing custom silicon, experts say.
PC shipments remain in decline, but generative AI could reverse the trend: IDC
PC shipments suffer another year-over-year decline in the third quarter, as Apple sees a drop of 23%.
Faced with back-to-office mandates, employees are ‘coffee badging’ office visits
Many employees are doing the bare minimum to satisfy in-office requirements, simply showing up long enough to get credit for being there before returning home to work.
Japan invests $1.3 billion in Micron to subsidize chip manufacturing: Report
Japanese government funds are expected to help Micron’s factory in Hiroshima produce more advanced chips to power AI and quantum workloads.
Wi-Fi 7 could make thin clients much more viable
The days when bandwidth and networking issues could hold back thin client devices may be over — thanks to Wi-Fi 7.
How to fix Windows 10 and 11 printing problems
Although Windows 10 and 11 are generally stable, printer issues do occur from time to time. Here are some tips to work around typical Windows print gotchas.
Intel brings AI to the PC and could redefine the desktop
Artificial intelligence is going to rapidly and dramatically change what we can do with computers and other office technology. Just ask Intel.
EU Chips Act comes into force to ensure supply chain resilience
The EU is investing $3.6 billion with the aim of attracting $43.7 billion more in private investment and doubling its current global semiconductor market share.
Cisco: Macs in business boost productivity and security, cuts costs
Mac adoption isn’t just an employee choice; Cisco CIO Fletcher Previn argues that it’s a business imperative that delivers substantial benefits.
Got a Google Pixel Fold or Pixel Tablet? Find this secret setting this second
If you've got one of Google's latest Pixel gadgets, you'll definitely want to dig up this phenomenal step-saver.
This year's biggest tech IPO begins as ARM hits Nasdaq
Arriving on the market at $51 per share, Arm waits to see whether investors believe it can pivot its business to maintain growth in a saturated smartphone market.
Chinese-made 7nm chips in Huawei phone raise questions over US export ban
The discovery of 7nm, 5G-enabled chips in Huawei’s latest phone has sparked an investigation by the US Commerce Department into how the country was able to acquire the technology.
MediaTek hints big speed boosts for upcoming iPhone, Macs
MediaTek is giving us some insight into how capable the new A- and M-series chips from Cupertino and made by TSMC really are.
Apple saves its chips with multi-year Arm IP deal
Apple has reached a long-term chip technology collaboration agreement with Arm that extends into 2040 and beyond.
Is that a Chromebook killer in your pocket, Tim Cook?
Apple may be planning a lower cost portable Mac to target the Chromebook market, says DigiTimes.
IDC sees big enterprise shift to Macs over next 12 months
The research firm anticipates the number of Macs sold to business users worldwide will jump by 20% between this year and 2024.
Now that Apple supports Right to Repair, everyone else should, too
Apple has lent its support to a new California law that aims to make it easier for people to fix their own devices.
Why you should pay attention to Arm’s looming IPO
The risks Arm describes in its IPO prospectus echo those currently faced by Apple — and most leading tech companies.
Huawei is attempting to avoid US chip sanctions, trade body alleges
Semiconductor Industry Association has alleged that Huawei is attempting to circumvent US export restrictions by building a secret network of chip-making facilities.
