Apple Silicon

C1 modem planned for the iPhone 17 Air is slower on some carriers

Apple has been working for many years on developing its own mobile data modem to replace the Qualcomm ones on which it has traditionally relied. The first of these, the C1 chip, was used in the iPhone 16e, and is also expected to be used in the upcoming iPhone 17 Air .

There have so far been mixed messages on how well it compares to Qualcomm’s current chip, and a new study by Ookla provides our most detailed comparison yet …

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Apple Silicon|Intel

AMD Claims Arm ISA Doesn't Offer Efficiency Advantage Over x86

During the IFA 2025 in Berlin, AMD hosted a media discussion, where one of the topics was the ongoing x86 vs. Arm debate. AMD has argued that x86 processors, both their own and Intel's SKUs, can offer competitively long battery life in the notebook form factor while maintaining the decades-old x86 software ecosystem. In a now-deleted article from ComputerBase, AMD claimed that the value of the overall package drives power efficiency and battery life, not the

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M4 Mac mini still remains one of Apple’s best computers to date, here’s why

Apple announced the redesigned last October. It’s by no means a new product at this point, and it’s nearly a year old. However, I think it may be one of Apple’s greatest gifts to up and coming creators, developers, and all sorts of creative professionals.

It’s no secret that Apple Silicon has enabled Apple to ship far more performant chipsets in lower end machines. Before the transition to Apple Silicon, a being able to edit 4K video sufficiently was nothing but a


Apple Silicon|Intel

Qualcomm sticks with TSMC and Samsung, says Intel "not an option today"


For now, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips continue to be fabricated by TSMC using its N4 manufacturing process. These chips, which power a new generation of Arm-based laptops, have demonstrated levels of energy efficiency and performance that not only match but sometimes exceed comparable Intel hardware.

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Qualcomm CEO: Intel Foundry Not Ready Yet, But Shows Promise

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, in an interview with Bloomberg Tech, claimed that Intel Foundry isn't yet suitable for its use case, but there is significant potential in the new nodes. According to the CEO, "Intel is not an option today," adding that "We would like Intel to be an option." The CEO discussed how the current Intel Foundry node, likely referring to Intel 18A, is not a suitable option for their mobile chips. However, the primary selling point of the vanilla

Apple Silicon|Intel

AMD Claims That ARM Doesn’t Offer Any Advantage Over x86, Even in Energy Efficiency, as Recent-Gen APUs Continue to Prove

It seems like AMD has put its full faith in the x86 ecosystem, as the firm claims that the architecture is right on par with ARM, even in areas such as energy efficiency.

There's no doubt that ARM has seen massive popularity in recent times , primarily driven by initiatives such as 'Windows on ARM' and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite SKUs. The reason why ARM SoCs saw huge adoption in recent times is that the platform was claimed to be a viable alternative to the x86

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Apple Silicon

These are the best new MacBook deals in September: sales as low as $599

In the Apple Silicon era, MacBooks have become more affordable than ever – with brand new models starting as . With looming global tariffs, these great deals could potentially be coming to an end soon – so if you’re in the market for a new MacBook for any reason, now may be one of the best ever times to purchase.

Apple’s new macOS Tahoe update is soon to release as well, and will drop support for practically all Intel Macs (with some small exceptions ). If you’d

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Apple Silicon|Intel

I tried building a travel router with an SBC - it worked better than I expected

Who knew an x86 SBC with dual Ethernet ports could double as an amazing travel router?

Apple Silicon|Intel

Sapphire teases AMD AM5 Nitro+ B850A motherboard

Sapphire’s “Next Big Thing” is its Nitro+ B850A motherboard It appears that Sapphire is preparing to release a new motherboard for AMD’s AM5 CPU socket. Specifically, Sapphire is teasing their Nitro+ B850A motherboard, a motherboard that’s ready for AMD’s newest AM5 processors. Sapphire has been in the motherboard market for some time, but their designs […]

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Qualcomm, BMW launch automated driving system to better compete in growing market - Reuters

Qualcomm, BMW launch automated driving system to better compete in growing market Reuters
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