Nvidia unveils new quad-core Tegra 3 processor to challenge Apple's A5
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - Chipmaker Nvidia has taken the wraps off its new Tegra 3 mobile processor, a quad-core chip three times faster than its predecessor, with ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet the first device to sport it. ( 83 comments )
RIM recalls 1,000 PlayBooks, Nvidia CEO explains slow Android tablet sales
Mon, May 16, 2011 - Research in Motion has recalled about 1,000 defective units of its new PlayBook tablet, though most had not yet been sold to users. And in an interview, Nvidia's CEO provided a number of reasons why Android-based tablets aren't selling well yet. ( 182 comments )
Apple's A5 processor could pave way for larger chip trend
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 - Despite sharing similar specifications, Apple's bigger A5 System on a Chip processor used in the iPad 2 has posted better performance than Nvidia's Tegra 2 chip, causing one analyst to believe that Apple is leading a trend toward larger, faster mobile processors. ( 121 comments )
Qualcomm rises on prospects of Verizon iPhone, iPhone 5, iPad 2
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 - Qualcomm shares were up more than 6 percent after it said it would post new revenue and earnings growth as demand for its chips accelerate. Apple's iPhone 4 on Verizon, as well as the next generation of iPhone and iPad, are all expected to use Qualcomm's baseband chips. ( 6 comments )
Intel and NVIDIA settle patent dispute with 6-year $1.5B deal
Mon, Jan 10, 2011 - Intel and NVIDIA have announced a six-year $1.5 billion cross-licensing agreement that resolves a lengthy patent dispute between the two companies and could lead to close integration of NVIDIA GPUs with Intel's processors. ( 19 comments )
Nvidia announces high-end Fermi GPU for Apple's Mac Pro
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 - Nvidia has announced the Fermi-powered Quadro 4000 GPU for Mac Pro upgraders, while Apple has begun sale of the ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card for the Mac desktop. ( 33 comments )
Nvidia CEO: upcoming Android tablets will be 'magical' like Apple's iPad
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 - Nvidia's chief executive this week took a page out of Apple's marketing playbook, saying that upcoming Android powered tablets with his company's processors inside will be "magical" just like the iPad. ( 52 comments )
Apple's '07-'08 MacBook Pros included in Nvidia class-action settlement
Wed, Sep 29, 2010 - A newly announced settlement in a class-action lawsuit against graphics maker Nvidia has entitled owners of a number of notebook computers, including two of Apple's MacBook Pro models, to repairs or monetary compensation. ( 23 comments )
Hardware acceleration added to Flash Player 10.1 for Mac
Wed, Aug 11, 2010 - Adobe has released a new version of its Flash Player for Mac that officially supports hardware acceleration for H.264 video content. ( 82 comments )
OpenGL 4.1 specification released and ready for use by Apple
Mon, Jul 26, 2010 - The Knronos Group released its latest OpenGL 4.1 specification today at the SIGGRAPH conference, introducing tighter integration with mobile OpenGL ES and OpenCL APIs and expanding its core capabilities to unlock graphics performance on both Macs and PCs and on iPhones and other mobile devices. ( 21 comments )
Apple may get Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs sooner than expected
Wed, Jul 14, 2010 - Volume production of the next new generation of Intel's desktop and notebook CPUs will begin earlier than originally anticipated in response to enthusiasm from chip buyers like Apple who have sampled the new parts. ( 36 comments )
Apple laying groundwork for TRIM support in future SSD-based Macs [u]
Mon, Jun 14, 2010 - Apple may be laying the foundation for TRIM support in future Macs, a technology that should allow their solid state flash drives to maintain optimal performance throughout the life span of the systems. ( 61 comments )
Nvidia says new MacBook Pro graphics switching isn't Optimus
Tue, Apr 13, 2010 - The automatic graphic switching capabilities in the new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros are accomplished with a solution created entirely by Apple, and do not rely on Nvidia's established Optimus technology. ( 37 comments )
Nvidia 320M GPU made especially for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro
Tue, Apr 13, 2010 - While the GeForce GT 330M featured in the new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros has already been found in competing notebook PCs, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro sports the Nvidia 320M, a graphics processor created just for Apple. ( 72 comments )
Apple plans dual graphics enhancements on future MacBook Pros
Fri, Feb 19, 2010 - One of the advances Apple plans for future MacBook Pro models is an improvement to the handling of the notebooks' dual graphics chips, AppleInsider has learned. ( 110 comments )
CES: Intel debuts Apple-bound Core i5 chips, Nvidia unveils Tegra 2
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 - The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is in full effect, with Intel formally debuting its new processor lineup, some of which are expected to turn up in future Apple notebooks, and Nvidia touting its tablet-powering Tegra 2 chip. ( 16 comments )
FTC sues Intel over alleged anticompetitive tactics
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday it filed a lawsuit against chip maker Intel Corp., accusing the company of illegally using its position to stifle competition. ( 53 comments )
Intel suit halts development of future Nvidia chipsets
Thu, Oct 8, 2009 - Nvidia, the maker of Intel-compatible chipsets for Apple's line of Macs, has announced it will cease development of future hardware until its suit with Intel is settled sometime in 2010. ( 70 comments )
Countering rumor says Apple and NVIDIA "doing just fine"
Fri, Jul 3, 2009 - Just as soon as one rumor has suggested trouble in the relationship between Apple and NVIDIA, a conflicting report now claims that the two are still on good terms. ( 30 comments )
Apple may drop NVIDIA chips in Macs following contract fight
Wed, Jul 1, 2009 - Although they've portrayed themselves almost as best friends for several months, Apple and NVIDIA are now rumored in a spat that could see some GeForce chipsets excluded from future Mac models. ( 94 comments )
Apple sees brief iPhone 3GS shortages; NVIDIA intros CS4 plugins
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 - Apple nearly saw a repeat of last year's sellouts on the weekend with widespread, but brief, iPhone 3GS shortages at many of its US retail stores. Also, NVIDIA has launched plugins that let Macs with newer video cards dramatically speed up tasks in Adobe's Creative Suite 4. ( 118 comments )
Apple extends old MacBook Pro graphics warranty to three years
Sat, May 30, 2009 - Illustrating the scope of a flaw in older NVIDIA graphics chipsets, Apple has extended its special warranty on the GeForce 8600M GT in certain MacBook Pros from two to three years. ( 45 comments )
MacBook Pro owner among those suing Nvidia over faulty chips
Tue, May 12, 2009 - Apple, Dell, and HP notebook customers are banding together in an effort to gain class-action status on a combined lawsuit against Nvidia, which could potentially force the graphics chip maker to replace or compensate for faulty graphics processors in millions of computers. ( 25 comments )
NVIDIA prepping GeForce GTX 285 for Mac Pro
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 - Owners of Apple's Mac Pro workstations will have a second, high-end home video card option within weeks, as NVIDIA is planning to release a version of its GeForce GTX 285 chipset specifically for Macs. ( 91 comments )
NVIDIA unveils $1800 Quadro FX 4800 card for Apple's Mac Pro
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 - Filling a void for a true professional video card on the Mac platform, NVIDIA on Monday announced plans to begin shipping its Quadro FX 4800 ultra-high-end solution for the Mac Pro next month. ( 64 comments )
NVIDIA strikes back against Intel
Fri, Mar 27, 2009 - GPU maker NVIDIA has fired back a countersuit against Intel in response to Intel's suit to block NVIDIA from making controller chips for future generations of Intel's processors. ( 33 comments )
Apple posts fix for 17-inch MacBook Pro's visual glitches
Wed, Mar 25, 2009 - Addressing widespread reports of visual artifacts on the 17-inch MacBook Pro's display, Apple on Wednesday night released a firmware update that it hoped would clear up the issues for its premium notebook. ( 35 comments )
Benchmarks of 2009 iMacs, Mac minis show negligible speed-ups
Wed, Mar 4, 2009 - Although Apple is touting the performance of its new iMac and Mac mini desktops, a new test shows that newer processors from Intel have had little impact on the computers' true speed. ( 247 comments )
Notes of interest on Apple's desktops: Mac Pro gets Xeons early
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 - While most are familiar with Apple's desktop overhaul, a number of important details have slipped through the cracks -- including confirmation that Apple is receiving access to Intel's next-generation Xeon processors ahead of schedule. ( 33 comments )
New iMac, Mac minis expected as early as Tuesday
Mon, Mar 2, 2009 - Last-minute leaks of part numbers hint Apple is about to release both upgraded iMacs and Mac minis on Tuesday -- along with an emphasis on larger screens for iMacs and a likely NVIDIA-based design. ( 138 comments )
Video of claimed next-gen Mac Mini surfaces online
Fri, Feb 20, 2009 - After being challenged over a still image, the source for what seems a leaked future Mac mini has now posted a video that shows the device from all sides. ( 185 comments )
NVIDIA accuses Intel of fighting innovation with lawsuit
Thu, Feb 19, 2009 - A legal dispute between two chip giants turned bitter on Thursday when NVIDIA characterized a recent lawsuit from Intel as a low-blow effort to save its "decaying" CPU business by squeezing its competitors out of the market. ( 14 comments )
Intel sues NVIDIA to halt development of future chipsets
Thu, Feb 19, 2009 - Intel Corp. is suing partner NVIDIA to stop it from developing compatible chipsets for future generation Intel processors, a sign that the world's largest chipmaker isn't taking favorably to NVIDIA's encroachment on the market, which has recently resulted in a loss of business from Apple. ( 35 comments )
Apple pulls NVIDIA graphics update, reasons unclear
Thu, Jan 29, 2009 - Apple has yanked a software update that was intended to fix graphics-related issues with its latest notebooks just two days after pushing the patch to users via its Software Update mechanism. ( 44 comments )
Apple releases NVIDIA Graphics Update 2009
Mon, Jan 26, 2009 - Apple on Monday released a software update that addresses issues with its Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter and also boosts HD video performance on some current Mac notebooks and previous-generation Mac desktops. ( 19 comments )
Apple rumored to adopt NVIDIA's Ion platform
Thu, Jan 15, 2009 - Based on reports from an unnamed NVIDIA partner, a PC Enthusiast website has controversially concluded that Apple's next Mac mini will be using NVIDIA's Ion platform, which pairs NVIDIA's 9400M system controller and integrated GPU with Intel's low power Atom processor. ( 137 comments )
NVIDIA insider chimes in on new iMacs, mini and Mac Pro
Sun, Jan 4, 2009 - A recently reliable third party claims that Apple plans to launch some NVIDIA-based iMacs at Macworld -- including a possible 28-inch model -- and that Intel's new Core i7 platform may play a greater role in the Mac maker's lineup than expected. ( 109 comments )
Apple's next-gen Mac mini to get dual display support
Fri, Jan 2, 2009 - Bringing its least expensive system up to par with features in the rest of its lineup, Apple is due to revamp the Mac mini with multiple video outputs, AppleInsider has learned. ( 250 comments )
More versatile Mac mini expected at Macworld
Wed, Dec 31, 2008 - A much anticipated update to Apple's tiny Mac mini desktop computer is believed to be a lock for next week's Macworld Expo, according to some last minute reports. ( 93 comments )
Next-gen iMacs due in January, says paper
Tue, Dec 23, 2008 - A new-generation of NVIDIA-based iMacs are due to begin shipping out of China sometime next month, according to a new report out of the Far East. ( 96 comments )
New iMacs and Mac minis confirmed to use NVIDIA chipsets
Fri, Dec 19, 2008 - Apple's next-generation iMacs and Mac minis will adopt the same NVIDIA chipset platform found at the heart of the company's most recent notebook overhaul, new findings confirm once over. ( 181 comments )
OpenCL ties Apple to NVIDIA
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 - Apple's push to accelerate Mac performance in innovative ways is likely to bind the company even closer to NVIDIA's GPUs, which already support the OpenCL technology Apple will be releasing in Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. ( 36 comments )
Inquirer claims MacBook Pros may use problematic NVIDIA chips
Tue, Dec 9, 2008 - The Inquirer, which has been sticking it to NVIDIA for some time, is again taking the chip maker to task this week, claiming that it's supplying Apple with graphics chips for the new MacBook Pro that use materials that have caused problems in the past. ( 72 comments )
Microsoft developing NVIDIA-based mobile phone - report
Mon, Nov 24, 2008 - Microsoft will announce its entry into the smartphone arena early next year with an iPhone rival build around NVIDIA's new system-on-a-chip (SoC) for small form factor mobile devices, according to a new report. ( 67 comments )
Apple's OpenCL standard near complete in just six months
Wed, Nov 19, 2008 - Apple has reportedly set an industry record by moving its OpenCL parallel computing standard from its beginnings to imminent approval in half a year, paving the way for its inclusion in Mac OS X Snow Leopard. ( 18 comments )
Apple puts further 2008 Mac updates on ice
Mon, Nov 3, 2008 - An Apple spokesperson has cooled down expectations of a last-minute refresh to the Mac line, or any other products, before the start of the new year. ( 107 comments )
NVIDIA to join Mac gaming push, intros new desktop chipsets
Tue, Oct 21, 2008 - With its new mobile chipset platform now embedded in each of Apple's notebook families, NVIDIA plans to step up its efforts to advance Mac game developments. Separately, the chipmaker has just announced similar GeForce 9400 and 9300 chipsets for desktop CPUs, which could find their way into new iMacs. ( 44 comments )
Due next from Apple: refreshed 20- and 24-inch iMacs
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 - Assuming last minute snags are avoided, the coming weeks should bring new iMacs, rounding out Apple's 2008 hardware introductions as the company enters the holiday shopping season with one of its strongest product portfolios ever. ( 184 comments )
Inside the new MacBooks: FireWire, USB, and the NVIDIA Controller
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 - Apple's new MacBook and MacBook Pro models contain more innovation than just their case design, graphics, and the improved accessibility of their internals. Here's a look at other details related to FireWire, USB, and the new NVIDIA-based controller that replaces Intel's chipset. ( 59 comments )
Notes of interest from Apple's MacBook event
Tue, Oct 14, 2008 - With multiple product updates all arriving at once, many might have been overwhelmed by Apple's MacBook launch to overlook potentially important features and limitations -- including the need to log out to switch graphics chips and the multiple party tricks of the new 24-inch Cinema Display. ( 97 comments )
A closer look at Apple's move to NVIDIA chipsets, DisplayPort
Tue, Oct 14, 2008 - Apple's graphics options on all new MacBooks are substantially improved due to the use of NVIDIA chipsets over the Intel graphics provided on earlier models; we examine the significance of this and the choice of DisplayPort as the foundation for Apple's video output future. ( 77 comments )
Apple posts "Spotlight on Notebooks" event stream
Tue, Oct 14, 2008 - On cue, Apple has posted a streaming version of its MacBook-oriented special event for those unable to attend themselves. ( 13 comments )
NVIDIA platform claimed likely for new MacBook line
Fri, Oct 10, 2008 - Stoking the fires just days before Apple revamps its portable line, the origin of a previous claim now believes NVIDIA's mainboard and discrete chipsets will form the backbone of the MacBook range update. ( 62 comments )
Apple says some MacBook Pros affected by faulty Nvidia chips
Fri, Oct 10, 2008 - Apple said this week some of its more recent MacBook Pro models may contain faulty Nvidia graphics chips that produce distorted video or fail completely. ( 51 comments )
NVIDIA allegedly showing new MacBooks to staff
Sat, Oct 4, 2008 - A new rumor claims that Apple's long-rumored new MacBooks are making the rounds among NVIDIA's workers as evidence of its hardware prowess, and adds that the public itself might not have to wait much longer for its own turn. ( 131 comments )
Intel details Larrabee multi-core graphics processor
Mon, Aug 4, 2008 - As a prelude to the SIGGRAPH expo, Intel has revealed some key details of its first dedicated 3D chipset and its potential for expanding what developers can do with 3D graphics. ( 17 comments )
NVIDIA to exit chipset business, no Apple partnership? [False?]
Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - A new rumor has it that NVIDIA is preparing to bow out of the chipset business altogether, making it unlikely that Apple has forged a closer bond with the chipmaker as part of its future Mac product plans. ( 31 comments )
Could NVIDIA chipsets replace those from Intel in next-gen Macs?
Wed, Jul 30, 2008 - One high-tech journalist is making a compelling argument for why chipsets from graphics chip designer NVIDIA stand the most likely chance to replace those from Intel in Apple's next-generation Macintosh computers. ( 58 comments )
Apple mulls GPGPU and iChat; UK stores without contract iPhone?
Fri, Jun 20, 2008 - Apple has potentially tipped its hand through a job posting and revealed iChat as the first known app to use OpenCL with new video cards. Also, British Apple stores may be forced to sell iPhone 3G as prepay-only due to their current sales methods. ( 25 comments )
Apple proposes OpenCL as high-speed computing standard
Tue, Jun 17, 2008 - Apple has signed on to an industry-wide alliance that will see many companies, including some of the Mac maker's processor and video card suppliers, work together to develop an open format for accelerating specialized computing. ( 23 comments )
Apple said to have sights on Nvidia's CUDA technology
Fri, Jun 6, 2008 - Apple may adopt and roll into its own set of developer tools a version of Nvidia's CUDA technology that will allow programmers of everyday Mac apps to reap the parallel computational benefits of the chipmaker's graphics processors. ( 22 comments )
8800 GT for 1st Mac Pros; iTunes/Starbucks giveaway; Wall St. store?
Tue, Apr 15, 2008 - Apple has released a GeForce 8800 GT card compatible with first-generation Mac Pro workstations. Also, Apple and Starbucks are giving away free songs, voice-over-Internet calling has come to iPhone through a third-party app, and Apple is reportedly setting up shop on Wall Street. ( 27 comments )
Analyst triggers stock surge; flash sales may tumble 66 percent
Mon, Apr 7, 2008 - An investor note by Thomas Weisel Partners has triggered a rush on Apple stock after suggesting that the iPhone and Mac would drive Apple sales for years. Also, iSuppli sees a lack of flash orders from Apple; Microsoft and Yahoo have traded shots over a takeover bid; and Apple may take the matter of an 8800 GT upgrade card into its own hands. ( 30 comments )
Nvidia working on first GPGPUs for Apple Macs
Thu, Jan 24, 2008 - Graphics chipmaker Nvidia Corp. is in the early developmental stages of its first Mac-bound GPGPUs, AppleInsider has learned. ( 52 comments )
NVIDIA readying GeForce 8800 GT upgrade for earlier Mac Pros
Sat, Jan 19, 2008 - After owners of the first-generation Mac Pro desktop voiced frustration that they couldn't upgrade to the GeForce 8800 GT video card, its creator NVIDIA is pledging an updated version that will work with both new and old Apple towers. ( 124 comments )
