Semi Conscious
Dylan McGrath
10/10/2012 2:23 PM EDT
Facing fierce competition from new types of mobile computers, PC shipments now projected to decline for first time since 2001.
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peter.clarke
Well, of course the iPad does not let you size your windows and read multiple windows at once. It ...
Tezzaron Semi rescues fab critical to DoD
Dylan McGrath
10/8/2012 9:01 AM EDT
An Austin chip fab run by SVTC Technologies was set to close, lay off more than 100, until Tezzaron Semiconductor stepped in.
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dylan.mcgrath
@resistion- this is obviously pretty specialized stuff. It may seem like the number of foundry ...
Intel could win, even if Ultrabooks fail
Dylan McGrath
10/2/2012 2:18 PM EDT
OEMs are recasting some systems as "ultrathins," but they still need chips.
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horta1212
I've heard of experiments that have been carried out where people use a touch screen for half a day ...
Why OMAP can't compete in smartphones
Dylan McGrath
9/27/2012 12:53 PM EDT
How Texas Instruments' decision to pull out of the cellular baseband business determined the future course of its apps processor.
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mpillai
About Apple, they are one of the biggest price-bargainers. That is the main reason, they dont get ...
Does Tesla's Supercharger answer the road trip question for EVs?
Dylan McGrath
9/26/2012 8:01 AM EDT
A network of fast-charging stations could make longer trips in electric vehicles more realistic.
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Fabio007
Hi Frank, yes, "who owns the battery" is always the question. But the answer could be: "not the EV ...
Tablet craze a boon to contract manufacturers
Dylan McGrath
9/24/2012 6:07 PM EDT
Nearly nine out of every 10 media tablets is built by contract or outsourced manufacturers based in Asia.
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Heard any good iPhone rumors lately?
Dylan McGrath
9/10/2012 3:48 PM EDT
The Internet is abuzz with rumors about iPhone 5 features, functionality and components.
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jelvidge
"Every analyst, blogger, crossing guard and village idiot is bursting with theories..." "The market ...
Baseball, hot dogs and building your own PC
Dylan McGrath
8/31/2012 3:51 PM EDT
AMD is preparing for an interesting event that combines two great American pastimes: pennant race baseball and DIY-style PC building.
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dylan.mcgrath
AMD posted this on their site.... http://blogs.amd.com/fusion/2012/09/09/buildpc/
AMD plots resurgence in servers
Dylan McGrath
8/28/2012 1:12 AM EDT
After years of neglect, AMD has spent much of 2012 beefing up its offerings for what it hopes will be a resurgence in the server market.
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Dylan McGrath
8/20/2012 9:21 PM EDT
Believe it or not, increasing factory automation could actually be good news for creating U.S. jobs.
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Netteligent
I have listened to many sides and respectfully disagreed with you. Made in America is a myth and ...