Google is considering designing its own server processors using technology from ARM, said a source with knowledge of the matter, a move that could threaten Intel’s market dominance.
Category: Hardware
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iPhone 5S to Include Both Fingerprint Sensor and NFC?
China Times reports [Google translation, via Macotakara] that Taiwanese chip firm Chipbond has been selected to provide a number of components for the iPhone 5S, including the touch display driver as well as chips to support fingerprint sensor and near field communications (NFC) capabilities. The report suggests that Apple will use the fingerprint sensor functionality to enhance the security of NFC features such as mobile payments.
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Apple Exploring Wireless Charging for iPhone as Early as 2013?
Digitimes is reporting that both Apple and Samsung are expected to introduce wireless charging solutions for their “flagship models” of smartphones in 2013.
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Confirmed! Nismo GT-R
Confirmed! Nissan will build the ultimate version of its ultimate road car – a Nismo GT-R.
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iiNet launches HFC network with NBN-like speeds
iiNet has launched high-speed broadband services capable of achieving 100/8Mbps on its own hybrid-fibre coaxial (HFC) network.
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Killing the computer to save it
Computers are so vulnerable to attack the only way to make them secure is to start again and redesign them from a clean slate, believes Peter Neumann.
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iPhone Production Slows As Apple Improves Aluminium Quality
Bloomberg is reporting that Apple’s iPhone 5 production is slowing down in an attempt to reduce the number of devices shipping with nicks and scratches. And its apparently doing so by improving aluminium quality control at Foxconn.
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iPhone 5 signals further competition in the 4G arena
4G competition is heating up following today’s release of the iPhone 5 with 4G connectivity, with Optus and Telstra offering 4G services.
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Top 9 Hardware Boosting Hacks
With great hardware comes great opportunity. Thanks to the internet and clever hacking communities, there are plenty of ways to boost the capabilities of your everyday gadgets. Some save you money, some add features, and some are the entire package. Here are our top nine favourite hardware boosting hacks.