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Intel business and news from across the web.- Evening Tech BitsIntel has reportedly begun shipping its upcoming Nova Lake CPUs, which are expected to deliver significant performance improvements. The new processors are anticipated to offer up to a 2x gain in multi-core performance and a 20% increase in single-core performance.
Discord's latest 'year of the Linux desktop' update is a game-changer for Steam Deck, but fans are concerned about its age verification plansDiscord has released a significant update for its Linux client, improving game and screen sharing with hardware-accelerated video encoding support across Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs. This update is particularly beneficial for handheld devices like the Steam Deck. However, users are expressing concern and frustration over Discord's upcoming global age verification plans, overshadowing the technical improvements.
Overclockers squeeze a record-topping 9.2 GHz out of a 14900KF, just 800 MHz shy of the ten gigs that Intel promised us…An Intel Core i9 14900KF processor has set a new world record for clock speed, reaching 9.206 GHz using extreme cooling methods. This achievement, while not having practical everyday use, brings the goal of 10 GHz processors, a target Intel once aimed for, closer to reality. The article also touches on Intel's historical pursuit of higher clock speeds and the challenges faced with power consumption.
Sunshine game streaming tool adds Vulkan encoding plus XDG, Pipewire, and KWin direct screencast captureThe game streaming tool Sunshine has received a significant update, introducing Vulkan encoding and direct screencast capture support for Linux via XDG, Pipewire, and KWin. This new version also includes security fixes and adds features like network interface binding, ARM64 support for Windows, and macOS audio capture.
New "low_latency_layer" brings Reflex and Anti-Lag 2 to AMD and Intel GPUs on LinuxA new open-source Vulkan layer called "low_latency_layer" has been released for Linux, bringing NVIDIA Reflex and AMD Anti-Lag 2 technologies to AMD and Intel GPUs. This layer aims to reduce click-to-photon latency by implementing both companies' latency reduction technologies, potentially offering performance comparable to or better than native Windows implementations. Initial benchmarks suggest it performs well in games like The Finals and Counter-Strike 2.
Hot on the heels of Apple's iPhone-in-a-laptop, Google and Intel have teamed up to give us the GooglebookGoogle and Intel have partnered to announce the Googlebook, a new laptop designed to integrate Android and ChromeOS with a focus on AI capabilities powered by Gemini. The device will allow seamless casting of Android apps and file access, aiming to offer a work-on-the-go solution. The Googlebook is expected to launch later this autumn, potentially utilizing Intel's Panther Lake or Wildcat Lake chips.
Intel's 270K Plus is worthy of being picked by Thermal Grizzly as a delidded option, and it's even cheaper…Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor is now available as a delidded option from Thermal Grizzly for just over $525. This CPU offers higher internal bus clocks and other tweaks, making it a powerful option for gaming and content creation, even outperforming Intel's higher-end Core Ultra 9 285K in some scenarios.- Apple reportedly testing Intel's 18A-P process to make iPhone and Mac chipsApple is reportedly testing Intel's 18A-P manufacturing process for future iPhone and Mac chips. The initial production run will focus on older Apple Silicon systems.
- Evening MobilizationA report indicates that Intel is now manufacturing chips for Apple's iPhones. The article also touches on the broader topic of cell phone users and their data privacy.
The MSI Raider 16 Max squeezes 300W power into a 16-inch chassis, but it's anything but compactThe MSI Raider 16 Max gaming laptop delivers extreme performance and excellent cooling within a 16-inch chassis, rivaling larger 18-inch models when using its 300W Apex Mode. While its bright QHD+ 240Hz IPS display and upgradeability are strong points, the laptop is let down by a poor trackpad and a bulky design that may feel dated. Its high price point positions it as a premium option for enthusiasts prioritizing raw power over portability.
Razer Unveils the 2026 Blade 18 With RTX 5090 Power and AI-Focused Features | Invision Game CommunityRazer has unveiled the 2026 Razer Blade 18, its most powerful Blade laptop to date, designed for both high-end gaming and AI development. It features the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and configurations up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, with advanced cooling and a dual-mode 18-inch display.- Morning Tech BitsThis article covers several brief technology news items. It mentions the US approval for ten Chinese firms to purchase NVIDIA H200 chips following a visit by Trump. Additionally, it notes that PCIe 8.0 is fast but may require a new connector, and briefly mentions an announcement from Intel.
AMD now owns 38.1% of the overall x86 CPU market according to new research but actually lost ground in desktop PCsNew research from Mercury Research indicates AMD now holds 38.1% of the overall x86 CPU market revenue, an increase from the previous quarter. However, AMD experienced a decline in its desktop PC CPU market share, while Intel gained some ground in that segment. AMD shows significant strength in the server market, capturing 46.2% of revenues and 33.2% of unit sales.- DESKTOP-CLASS PERFORMANCE FOR GAMING AND AI DEVELOPMENT: RAZER UNVEILS THE NEW RAZER BLADE 18Razer announced the 2026 evolution of its Razer Blade 18 laptop, designed for both high-performance gaming and AI development. The device features up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, with a dual-mode 18-inch display supporting UHD+ 240Hz and FHD+ 440Hz. It boasts advanced cooling, desktop-class connectivity including Thunderbolt 5, and enhanced AI acceleration capabilities.
Intel is back in F1 as it officially partners with last year's winners McLaren to provide the team with heaps of…Intel has officially partnered with McLaren Racing to provide the Formula 1 team with its Xeon and Core Ultra chips. These processors will be used for various critical functions including aerodynamic analysis and real-time decision systems. This marks Intel's return to F1 sponsorship, extending to McLaren's IndyCar and sim racing teams.
Lenovo’s most powerful RTX 5090 gaming PC just dropped to a record-low priceLenovo's high-end Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and an RTX 5090 GPU, has reached a record low price of $4657.49 with a discount code. This configuration includes 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD, offering substantial performance for gaming and content creation. The article highlights the power of the RTX 5090 and DLSS 4.5 technology, noting that building a similar PC would be more expensive.- It's the most powerful gaming CPU money can buy, but you really shouldn't.The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition offers marginal gaming performance gains over the 9950X3D for a significantly higher price, making it an impractical choice for most PC gamers. While it shows some benefits in specific scenarios due to its dual 3D V-Cache design and symmetrical clock speeds, its high cost, power consumption, and thermal output do not justify the expense for its limited advantages.
New testing shows DisplayPort 2.1 is very picky about the monitor cable you're usingNew testing indicates that DisplayPort 2.1 connections are highly dependent on the specific cable used, with many setups failing to achieve full bandwidth without a certified DP80 cable. This can force the use of Display Stream Compression (DSC), potentially impacting visual fidelity and refresh rates. GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel support DisplayPort 2.1, but the cable choice is crucial for unlocking its full capabilities.
Lip-Bu Tan says 'Intel and Nvidia are collaborating to develop exciting new products' and I'm wondering…Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan announced that Intel and Nvidia are collaborating on new products, following rumors of Nvidia using Intel Foundry services for future AI GPUs. This partnership could involve Intel's 'Serpent Lake' chip and Nvidia's 'Rubin GPU' technology, potentially diversifying Nvidia's production away from TSMC amidst global tensions and US government preference for domestic chip manufacturing.
Intel's Big Battlemage Arc Pro B70 GPU benchmarked in games, ends up bang-on Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB performanceBenchmarks indicate Intel's Arc Pro B70 GPU offers performance comparable to the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti in traditional rasterization, but falls behind when ray tracing is enabled. Despite its larger die size and 32 GB of VRAM, the GPU is not being released for gaming due to cost-effectiveness concerns compared to Nvidia's offerings.