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Intel’s 14th-gen “Meteor Lake” chips will have a dedicated VPU (vision processing unit) for AI acceleration

Chip makers have been designing chips that incorporate both a CPU and GPU for decades at this point. But we’re increasingly seeing companies add other dedicated features, and as the tech world looks toward AI as the next big thing, it’s unsurprising to see that Intel is putting a dedicated AI accelerator into its next-gen […]

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Intel’s NUC 13 Pro “Desk Edition” mini PCs feature an updated design

Intel’s NUC Pro line of compact desktop computers tend to get a processor update every year. Occasionally Intel also upgrades or changes the port selection or adds other features like optional support for swappable lids to add features like wireless charging. But one thing the company hasn’t changed much in recent years is the design: […]

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Intel NUC 13 Rugged “Bravo Canyon” is a small, fanless PC powered by Alder Lake-N

The upcoming Intel NUC 13 Rugged is a small, fanless computer with a dust-resistant chassis and passive heat dissipation that should allow 24/7 operation. Intel positions its NUC Rugged systems as solutions for use in warehouses, factories, digital signage, or other environments where a more traditional PC may not be the best option. But the last […]

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Intel NUC 13 Pro “Arena Canyon” is a mini PC with up Intel Core i7-1370P

Intel has been selling small form-factor desktop computers under the NUC (Next Unit of Computing) brand for over a decade. The line has expanded over the years to include higher-performance gaming systems, low-power hardware, and even laptops. But the core product continues to be Intel’s line of “4-by-4-inch” computers. And now Intel is launching its […]

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Framework’s latest 13.5 inch laptop (and upgrade modules) comes with Intel Raptor Lake or AMD Ryzen “Phoenix” mainboards

Over the past few years a startup called Framework has proven that you can build a modular, repairable upgradable laptop that’s actually a pretty good laptop. And the company has delivered on its promise: the original Framework Laptop shipped with an 11th-gen Intel Core processor, but last year the company released a new mainboard with a […]

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Intel launches 13th-gen vPro chips

Intel’s 13th-gen Core chips are already available in consumer products including laptop and desktop computers. Now the company is introducing a new set of 13th-gen processors designed for business-class systems. The new 13th-gen Core chips with Intel vPro technology bring enhanced security, management, and virtualization features to help businesses manage fleets of computers. Intel says […]

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Lilbits: Nothing Phone (2), OneXConsole app for gaming handhelds, and Windows Insider’s new Canary Channel

Nothing’s first phone stands out for two reasons: it’s the first phone from a company founded by the same guy who co-founded OnePlus, and it has a literally flashy design with a series of LED lights on the back of the phone. But the Nothing Phone(1) features a mid-range processor, wasn’t available in North America […]

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SiFive HiFive Pro P550 dev board coming this summer with Intel “Horse Creek” RISC-V chip

Intel is best known for its x86 processors, but last year the company announced it was teaming up with RISC-V chip designed SiFive to release a “Horse Creek” development board powered by a SiFive processor. Now the two companies have provided more details, including the official name and release time frame: the HiFive Pro P550 development […]

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Intel launches Raptor Lake mobile chips (13th-gen for laptops)

When Intel launched its 13th-gen Core “Raptor Lake” processor lineup last fall, the company started with a series of high-power, high-performance chips meant for desktop computers. Now the company is bringing Raptor Lake to laptops and mini PCs. The first computers powered by Raptor Lake mobile chips should arrive in the coming months with base […]