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iMac With M2 and M2 Pro Chips Could Arrive Soon, Says Latest Conflicting Rumor

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iMac With M2 and M2 Pro Chips Could Arrive Soon, Says Latest Conflicting Rumor The next-generation 24-inch iMac will likely be available with M2 and M2 Pro chip options, Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6E support, and Bluetooth 5.3 support, according to a report today from Japanese blog Mac Otakara. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has repeatedly claimed that the next 24-inch iMac will be equipped with the M3 chip, so it’s unclear if th…

Mac Rumors 748 2023-12-18

Qualcomm to Take on Apple Silicon Chips With Snapdragon X Series for PCs

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Qualcomm to Take on Apple Silicon Chips With Snapdragon X Series for PCs Qualcomm today outlined its plans for its next-generation chips designed for PCs. The Snapdragon X series is set to come out in 2024, and Qualcomm claims that it will mark an “inflection point for the PC industry” thanks to the “next-level performance” brought by the new chips. Snapdragon X chips will use the Qualcomm Oryon CPU, which is built …

Mac Rumors 1.0k 2023-12-10

Qualcomm’s next round of PC chips will fight Apple under the name Snapdragon X

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Qualcomm’s next round of PC chips will fight Apple under the name Snapdragon X Qualcomm names its ARM PC platform Snapdragon X. | Screenshot by Wes Davis / The VergeQualcomm says it has a new name for the next generation of its ARM PC platform: Snapdragon X. The platform is based on the Oryon CPU tech from its 2021 acquisition of Nuvia, a company founded by former Apple engineers who had previously worked on Apple’s A-seri…

The Verge 649 2023-12-09

It’s Time to Get Wood Chips for Your Yard

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It’s Time to Get Wood Chips for Your Yard The streets in my neighborhood are dotted with piles of wood chips every few houses, as everyone prepares for “the wintering.” Me, too—I always try to make sure I get a Chip Drop this time of year; four yards of fresh maple were dropped last week in a giant pile in front of my house. Now is the perfect time to get a… Read more…

Lifehacker 963 2023-12-06

Here are the Qualcomm chips that power Meta’s Quest 3 and new Ray-Bans

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Here are the Qualcomm chips that power Meta’s Quest 3 and new Ray-Bans The Meta Quest 3. (It has two controllers, not just the one you see here.) | Image: QualcommMeta has just fully revealed its Quest 3 virtual reality headset and announced its Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, and they’ve both got Qualcomm silicon inside. There’s a new Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 in the Quest 3 and a new Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 in the Ray-Bans t…

The Verge 705 2023-11-07

Kuo: 2024 MacBooks and iPads to Feature 3nm Chips, But Demand Might Fall Below Expectations

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Kuo: 2024 MacBooks and iPads to Feature 3nm Chips, But Demand Might Fall Below Expectations Apple plans to release new MacBooks and iPads with 3nm chips in 2024, but demand for the devices might be “below expectations” due to a “lack of growth drivers,” according to research shared today by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo explained in a blog post on Medium:Apple’s 3nm demand for 2024 would be below expectations. In 2023, Apple’…

Mac Rumors 1.3k 2023-11-07

Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Studio 2 with upgraded chips and ports

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Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Studio 2 with upgraded chips and ports The new Laptop Studio 2 looks like the old one, but has much more power inside. | Photo: Chris Welch / The VergeMicrosoft just showed off its new high-end convertible laptop, the Surface Laptop Studio 2, at its launch event in New York City. The Laptop Studio 2 keeps the overall aesthetic of its predecessor, including the pull-forward 14.4-inch …

The Verge 969 2023-10-24