Processors News

Chipmaker ARM unveiled technology to help household objects communicate and run more efficiently, creating the possibility of a "smart home" powered by an "Internet of things."

Intel is working to include augmented reality technology in its processors, signaling future innovations in devices and computers that use its chips.

HTC plans to introduce a quad-core tablet device in February, as the company looks to compete in the high-end of the market.

Apple is reportedly sticking with Samsung as its primary chipmaker, as the companies put their legal troubles aside.

Microsoft plans to unveil Windows phones with dual-core processors and support for faster LTE networks, in an attempt to turnaround poor sales and compete with Apple and Google.

Apple has 1,000 engineers working on its mobile processors, as the company aims to establish a key advantage in the smartphone and tablet markets.

Startup SuVolta has unveiled a new technology that it promises will double silicon chip efficiency, enabling longer battery life for mobile devices and potentially shifting the balance of power in the processor industry.

Intel will focus on making chips that consume less power for use in smartphones and tablets, signaling the chip maker's interest in the quickly-growing mobile device market.

ARM Holdings, which designs the processors that run smartphones and other mobile devices, is poised to take a commanding position in the next technological leap, as everyday items become connected to the Internet.

Chip maker ARM today unveiled a super-fast processor for next-generation smartphones and tablets, delivering five-times better performance than today's advanced mobile devices.

Samsung today unveiled the Orion, a dual-core mobile processor that will allow for high-definition video playback and recording on smartphones, tablets and netbooks.

Motorola's chief executive Sanjay Jha today said the company is developing a 2-gigahertz Android-based "superphone" for release at the end of the year, as the handset maker attempts to turn around its struggling handset business.

Intel today announced a new version of its Atom chip, promising lower-power consumption, cheaper cost and smaller size, as the company aims to push into the smartphone sector.

Apple wants the fastest chip for its iPhones, buying another closely-held chip maker to boost the performance of its smartphones and gain an edge over its competitors.

Computer chip maker Intel said it is backing an open-source operating system for mobile devices, called Moblin, to look beyond its core business of microprocessors and into software.