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Intel has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Israel's Classiq, a quantum computing software developer. The deal is set to close in the first half of 2027 and will enable the company to build a fully functional quantum platform.

Former Intel head Patrick Gelsinger has invested in Nagare Labs, developing Z2RAM memory with DRAM density, SRAM speed, and flash memory simplicity. Prototypes are still in the lab, with commercial chips expected in four years.

An experimental APX setting has been discovered in Windows 11 preview build 29695, doubling the number of registers in 64-bit apps. Intel evaluates the potential performance gain, but the technology requires a compatible CPU and optimized applications.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan told Nikkei Asia that China has narrowed the gap with the US in advanced chip production. Chinese firm Landau introduced a 15W EUV source prototype.

Intel has mentioned Razor Lake processors for the first time, slated for 2028. The lineup will answer AMD Ryzen AI Max with a target of 700 TOPS and target humanoid robots among other applications.

Shares of the 30 largest US chipmakers are falling for eight consecutive sessions, marking the sector's longest peak in 16 years. The SOXX index has lost 14% from October highs, while Intel's capitalization shrank by 20% in two weeks.

An Amazon buyer received a CPU with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D lid but an Intel LGA1151 substrate. We look into whether this is a joke, a defect, or a targeted counterfeit, and how to protect against fakes.

Intel has showcased a dual-chip AI accelerator based on Crescent Island D270 components: featuring two GPUs with 32 Xe3P cores, PLX interconnect, and liquid cooling with a copper water block.

An explosion and fire occurred at Intel's Fab 38 under construction in Kiryat Gat, Israel, causing casualties. Theories include an NF₃ toxic gas cylinder malfunction; the impact on construction timelines remains undetermined.

Elon Musk's Terafab project may receive its expensive EUV scanner before the factory is built, resulting in a temporary equipment idle period.

Intel released the PresentMon 2.6.0 update, reducing the utility's CPU load by 78% and adding the new Game Experience overlay for gamers.

Apple has unveiled macOS 27 Golden Gate: Siri becomes a conversational AI chatbot, support for Intel and Rosetta 2 is discontinued, and Game Porting Toolkit 4 speeds up Windows games. The release is expected on September 14, 2026.

Samsung has unveiled the 14-inch Galaxy Book 6 running Windows 11 with Intel processors and a battery lasting up to 25 hours. The model with Galaxy AI starts at $799 and challenges Apple's budget MacBook Neo.

At Hot Chips 2026, Intel revealed the architecture of Crescent Island: 32 Xe3P cores, 256 XMX matrix engines, up to 480 GB of LPDDR5X, and a 350 W TDP. The accelerator targets cost-efficient AI inference for agentic scenarios; first samples are expected in the second half of 2026.

🚀 Intel changes strategy: Nova Lake to launch on desktops before servers! 🖥️ VP Robert Hallock confirmed the new architecture will be available to consumers in 2027, a direct response to AMD's moves. 🔄 Return of AVX-512 and up to 52 cores in Core Ultra 400. #Intel #NovaLake #TechNews

📉 Intel predicts a split in the PC market into two segments: expensive systems for enthusiasts and budget ones on older platforms. Company Vice President Robert Hallock stated that due to rising prices for memory and components, the mass market will be forced to settle for outdated processors, such as Raptor Lake, while the premium segment will get access to new technologies like Nova Lake. Hallock called this phenomenon a "tale of two kingdoms." 🖥️💸

🚀 Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon C Platform for budget laptops. 🔍 The Essence: It is a rebranded SC6490 chip (close to the 2021 Snapdragon 778G). ⚡ Performance: Outperforms Intel N250 by 67% in Cinebench. 💰 Price: Stated at $300, but actual models are more expensive. 📉 Verdict: A powerful blow to Intel's budget segment, despite using older cores.

🚀 Intel appoints new sales chief: Dean Jarnac moves from Marvell. He will take the post of EVP and be responsible for sales of AI chips, servers, and client solutions. Jarnac has over 30 years of experience, including work at AMD and Broadcom. He will start work in September 2026, replacing Greg Ernst, who is leaving after 27 years with the company. #Intel #Marvell #TechNews #AI