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Haswell chip primer: How Intel pinches power

Intel’s Haswell processor is first and foremost about power savings. Here’s how the chipmaker got a serious battery life boost. View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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Google Translate says ‘Hola!’ to Chrome

The latest Chrome beta for Android integrates Google Translate support directly into the browser, just like it does with its desktop counterpart. View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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Cause of PC malaise? Designs not ‘compelling,’ says Intel

Intel executive admits devices haven’t been good enough to justify an upgrade, but says the company’s new processor will get things moving. View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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In risky new tack, Microsoft stacks Surface against iPad

Microsoft is taking a chance by comparing Surface RT with the iPad. The comparisons — even those listed by Microsoft — aren’t that favorable. Originally posted at News – Microsoft View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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Broadcom unveils new 5G Wi-Fi chips for PCs, tablets, phones

Designed for 802.11ac wireless, the new 5G chips are being targeted for entry-level devices. Originally posted at News – Internet & Media View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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EU plans $6.4 billion effort to boost chip manufacturing

The European Commission is spending 5 billion euros to coordinate and advance the processor industry in Europe. The goal: a fifth of worldwide manufacturing. View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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Lenovo scores record sales amidst PC industry slump

Its PC-making rivals may be hurting, but Lenovo is turning in record results as evidenced by its latest quarter and fiscal year. View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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Clearwire board OKs Sprint’s revised, $3.40/share bid

The board urges shareholders to vote “yes” for the bill when they meet to place their ballots on May 31. Originally posted at News – Mobile View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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Laptops equipped with touch screens on the rise, IHS says

The tech research firm believes 78 million PCs will ship with touch by 2016, up from 4.6 million in 2012. View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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Tesla repays government loan early, a boost for electric cars

Tesla is proving that a U.S. electric car company can succeed. It paid off a $465 million loan nine years early. View full post on CNET News – Business Tech
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