Microsoft this week began blocking Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs equipped with the very newest processors from receiving security updates, making good on a policy it announced but did not implement last year.
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Intel denies performance hit due to patches for kernel bug
In a statement, Intel says that the new vulnerabilities discovered by Google do not have the power to corrupt, modify or … 1 3671AMD launches Opteron A1100 SoC
AMD marks a major step towards delivering choice and innovation in the data centre with the launch of the AMD Opteron A1100 System-on-Chip (SoC), formerly codenamed ‘Seattle’.
AMD developing mega-chip that combines CPUs and GPUs
AMD will battle Intel for computer performance supremacy with a new high-speed chip that could be the fastest when it ships.
AMD mulls custom ARM 64-bit server chips
Advanced Micro Devices may be willing to make custom ARM server chips for customers, much like it made custom chips …
AMD debuts first ARM processor
ARM’s emerging challenge to the x86 architecture in the server space just gathered momentum as AMD announced it will start shipping sample 64-bit ARM processors, along with associated development kits, to partners in the upcoming months.
AMD’s Kaveri chips to reach laptops, desktops in January
Advanced Micro Devices aims to bring console-style graphics to PCs with its chips code-named Kaveri, which will become available in desktops and laptops starting early next year.
Toshiba announces Satellite E series notebooks
Toshiba’s Digital Products Division announced its Satellite E series ultra-thin notebooks on Monday.
Intel will offer 'Broadwell' SOC to battle Calxeda, AMD
Intel has updated its road map with a new, low-power server chip to help it ward off competition from Calxeda and other makers of low-power chips.
AMD previews ‘world’s first’ 5 GHz CPU processor
At the E3 conference this week, AMD unveiled what it says is the world’s first commercially available 5 GHz CPU processor, the FX-9590.
Cray offers a more modest supercomputer for the enterprise
Supercomputer manufacturer Cray has expanded its portfolio of systems for the technical enterprise market. The company’s newest machine, the Cray …