How ARM Just Ruined The Launch Of Qualcomm's Upcoming Windows 10 PCs

How ARM Just Ruined The Launch Of Qualcomm's Upcoming Windows 10 PCs: "delivers 35% more performance than its predecessor, the A75 used in Qualcomm's current Snapdragon 845 and 850 processors, along with 40% improvement in battery life."

Somehow it's both faster and more energy-efficient. The year of Intel's waking nightmare.

New 'professional' Mac mini, low-cost MacBook refresh coming soon says report

New 'professional' Mac mini, low-cost MacBook refresh coming soon says report: "A new report from Bloomberg on Monday claims that a new low-cost MacBook will look similar to the MacBook Air, but have thinner bezels around a 13-inch display. The display on the unit is said to be a Retina model, but at a higher dot-per-inch count than other products."

That's what I'm talking' about Willis.

New MacBook Air coming by end of quarter, research firm claims

New MacBook Air coming by end of quarter, research firm claims: "Earlier this week one of Apple's main suppliers, Quanta, was claimed to be preparing new, "inexpensive" MacBooks. That could also be referring to Apple's 12-inch MacBook, which is also due for a refresh. "

Live nude rumors.

New rumor claims 2018 iPad Pros will be smaller, drop headphone jacks

New rumor claims 2018 iPad Pros will be smaller, drop headphone jacks: "Apple's anticipated iPad Pro refresh will see both the 10.5- and 12.9-inch models shrink in some dimensions, but also lose their headphone jacks, a report claimed on Friday."

Just watch Netflix on your iPhone instead!

Leaked benchmarks show Intel is dropping hyperthreading from i7 chips | Ars Technica

Leaked benchmarks show Intel is dropping hyperthreading from i7 chips | Ars Technica: "The utility of the extra cores (or threads) is greatly diminished for most mainstream users, and, while Intel does have designs with more than eight cores, these are Skylake-SP and Skylake-X parts; they use a different socket, they have a very different internal layout (the cores are arranged into a grid rather than a ring), and they don't include an integrated GPU."

The cores are useful if you have MacOS and code with dispatch_ API.

What is Apple's True Tone technology on the 2018 MacBook Pro, and why does it matter?

What is Apple's True Tone technology on the 2018 MacBook Pro, and why does it matter?: "Apple's MacBook Pro refresh on Thursday revealed Apple has incorporated True Tone technology into a Mac's display for the first time. AppleInsider sheds some light on the color management system that aims to keep the image the same for the user, wherever they are situated. "

True dat.

Apple partner TSMC begins mass production of 7nm processors for next-generation iPhone

Apple partner TSMC begins mass production of 7nm processors for next-generation iPhone: "Apple's system-on-chip manufacturing partner TSMC is churning out next-generation 7-nanometer "A12" processors that will power iPhones expected to launch later this year, according to a report on Tuesday. "

Future scan.

Apple reportedly removing apps that share location data with third parties | Ars Technica

Apple reportedly removing apps that share location data with third parties | Ars Technica: "Apps that have been removed from the App Store in this instance have been cited for violating sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 of the App Store Review Guidelines, which state, "The app transmits user location data to third parties without explicit consent from the user and for unapproved purposes." "

Appitus vanishus immedius! With apologies to Harry Potter.

iTunes is finally in the Microsoft Store | Ars Technica

iTunes is finally in the Microsoft Store | Ars Technica: "Promised just over a year ago at Microsoft's Build conference in 2017, Apple iTunes is now finally available in the Microsoft Store."

I guess the iPhone/iTunes team didn't drink the Apple Kool-aid.

Rumor: Apple considering iPhone with stylus for launch in 2019

Rumor: Apple considering iPhone with stylus for launch in 2019: "Apple engineers have reportedly been working on an iPhone that would come with a stylus, which could launch in 2019 or later if it comes to fruition. "

Newton lives on!, Palm Pilot reborn. Microsoft Pen Computing rebooted!

Apple chip supplier TSMC preps first-ever 3-nanometer factory as founder announces retirement

Apple chip supplier TSMC preps first-ever 3-nanometer factory as founder announces retirement: "Signalling likely improvements in the performance and size of Apple products, Apple processor manufacturer TSMC on Monday announced plans to establish the world's first 3-nanometer production facility."

640KB oughta be enough for everybody!

Apple looking to develop custom ARM chips for future Macs, cutting out Intel - report

Apple looking to develop custom ARM chips for future Macs, cutting out Intel - report: ""Notebooks are becoming thinner, while consumers are demanding better mobility and longer battery life," an unnamed chip industry executive told the Nikkei Asian Review. "That gives ARM's architecture, which is known for its power efficiency, a very good opportunity.""

Yes, or we could also say x86 forever!

The coming game cartridge renaissance? | Ars Technica

The coming game cartridge renaissance? | Ars Technica: "But this is the first time we can recall a cartridge-based game getting an officially licensed re-release in its original format, on its original platform, decades after its original launch."

Back to the future!

FYI: Web ad fraud looks really bad. Like, really, really bad. Bigly bad • The Register

FYI: Web ad fraud looks really bad. Like, really, really bad. Bigly bad • The Register: "For those buying online ads, it might just be both halves, due to fraud. "It's about 60 to 100 per cent fraud, with an average of 90 per cent, but it is not evenly distributed," said Augustine Fou, an independent ad fraud researcher, in a report published this month."

Meaningless bits purchased by desperate people.

iPhone's market share rises in U.S., but Samsung steals top spot

iPhone's market share rises in U.S., but Samsung steals top spot: "Apple’s share of the U.S. smartphone market rose last quarter, but that couldn’t prevent Samsung from stealing the top spot."

O Daeng!

Microsoft ends support for its ill-fated iPhone competitor, Windows Phone

Microsoft ends support for its ill-fated iPhone competitor, Windows Phone

No matter what things look like, always a bad idea to bet against Microsoft.

HEIF: Everything you need to know about the JPEG-killing image format

HEIF: Everything you need to know about the JPEG-killing image format

You know, just like PNG killed GIF89a. Nobody would ever want cheesy 8-bit animations in a graphics file...

Review: Apple's 2017 10.5" iPad Pro stuns with 120Hz ProMotion display

Review: Apple's 2017 10.5" iPad Pro stuns with 120Hz ProMotion display

You can improve on perfection!

10.5-inch iPad Pro review: This is the sci-fi future of computing

10.5-inch iPad Pro review: This is the sci-fi future of computing: "The new 10.5-inch iPad Pro is a beast of a machine that’s so fast, smooth and responsive that it makes me feel like I’m in a sci-fi movie interacting with a killer device that hasn’t been invented yet. It feels like the future!"

Ima git one!

The secret origin story of the iPhone - The Verge

The secret origin story of the iPhone - The Verge

Well-written and a page turner if you're geeky in the right way.