Chip maker Intel has announced plans to invest $50 million (£33 million) in quantum computing research, which could help boost the capabilities of high performance computers. In an open letter, Intel CEO…
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Intel commits $50 million for quantum computing research
Intel has committed $50 million as research funding to QuTech, the quantum institute of TU Delft and TNO, wherein the two will be carrying out intensive and extensive research on quantum computing….
Mirantis lands $100 million in fresh round of funding led by Intel
OpenStack vendor, Mirantis, has landed a $100 million round of funding from a group of investors including Intel, Goldman Sachs, August Capital, Insight Venture Partners, Ericsson, Sapphire Ventures, and WestSummit Capital. The…
Intel completes Recon Instruments’ acquisition
Intel has completed the acquisition of Recon Instruments thereby further strengthening its position in the wearables market. Recon Instruments considers this acquisition a huge milestone for the company and a pivotal event…
Microsoft Windows 10, Intel chips to push hybrid device sales to 21.5m units mark
According to a new report by Gartner, worldwide shipments of 2-in-1 hybrid devices would surpass 21.5 million units mark in 2015 owing to a number of reasons including launch of Windows 10,…
Security report highlights surge in ransomware, flash exploits, firmware attacks
In its latest threat report, Intel’s McAfee Labs has reported a surge in ransomware, flash exploits, with a special mention of an undetectable firmware attack that is capable of reprogramming hard disk…
TAG Heuer, Google, Intel collaborate for new Android Wear-powered smartwatch
Luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has joined hands with tech giants Google and Intel to develop and launch an Android Wear-powered smartwatch before the end of this autumn. The announcement was made…
Apple, Google, others agree to shell out $415 million to resolve anti-poaching lawsuit
Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe have agreed to pay $415 million (£273.5m) to resolve the anti-poaching class action lawsuit filed by 65,000 tech workers. The proposed settlement was revealed in a motion…
Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe agree on new settlement terms to resolve anti-poaching lawsuit
Tech giants including Google and Apple have reportedly reached a new settlement deal to resolve the anti-poaching class action lawsuit filed by 65,000 tech workers. The lawsuit, filed in 2011, accused the…
Intel’s ‘Easy Migration’ app lets Chromebook users migrate content from PCs, smartphones
Chipmaker Intel has announced a new app dubbed “Easy Migration” that will allow Chromebook users to easily migrate their data and files to the Intel-based notebook. The new Intel Easy Migration app…
Intel collaborates with Luxottica to develop smart eyewear
Intel has reportedly teamed up with Italy-based Luxottica Group, the world’s largest eyeglass makers, to develop new smart eyewear ranging from luxury to sport. The multi-year agreement deal between the two will…
Suffering from password fatigue? Intel’s PasswordBox acquisition intends to cure it
Intel has acquired Canada-based online identity management company PasswordBox in a bid to bring relief to ever increasing issue of password fatigue that affects millions of Internet users. PasswordBox has developed a…
Google to use Intel chips in next iteration of Google Glass, new report claims
Recent reports suggest Google is prepping a refreshed Intel-powered version of its smart eyewear ‘Google Glass.’ According to the Wall Street Journal, Google will replace the Texas chip found inside Google Glass…
Intel’s new biometric authentication system will eliminate use of passwords
Intel and McAfee are reportedly working on a new biometric authentication system that would cease the need for customers to enter passwords as a means of verifying their identity. According a report…
Intel readies MICA – the bracelet that has both beauty and smarts
Intel and Open Ceremony have revealed details about their upcoming wearable MICA short for My Intelligent Communication Accessory – a bracelet that features a rare combination of beauty and smarts. Details about…