Dual-core chips are one of the highlights of Intel's three-day gathering for developers, taking place in San Francisco this week. Also, Microsoft takes the opportunity to talk security.

Intel calls for Internet overhaul

The Net needs a new layer of abilities that will deal with imminent problems of capacity, security and reliability, Intel's CTO says.
September 9, 2004

Future portables go much faster all day, says Intel

Beefier batteries and multicore chips aim to make Intel's future mobiles more like desktops.
September 9, 2004

Intel demos dual core, uncorks Napa

Chipmaker's multiprocessing technology makes its stage debut, and Intel looks to its next take on Centrino.
September 8, 2004

Longhorn to put squeeze on gadgets

The next version of Windows will let companies block access to iPods and other tiny storage devices, News.com has learned.
September 9, 2004

At IDF: iMac look-alikes and monitors as hats

reporter's notebook All-in-one machine in Intel demo bears resemblance to new Apple machine. Also: High-tech sandwich boards.
September 8, 2004

Controversial Microsoft plan heads for Longhorn

Company is still fiddling with its "trusted" PC security technology and says some version of it will be in next version of Windows.
September 8, 2004

Marketing exec heads for Cadence

CEO of chip design software company, himself an Intel alum, lures former co-worker to Cadence, sources say.
September 8, 2004

Itanium not meeting Intel's goals

In a rare admission, an exec says the chip family isn't living up to expectations. Also: Intel reveals code names and schedules for new processors.
September 8, 2004

For Intel, the future has two cores

Chipmaker turns to a more-is-better approach, downplaying chip speeds in favor of new features and designs.
September 7, 2004

Intel plots path of WiMax

Three years of solid development in wireless broadband lie ahead, Intel says, as it gives a first look at its Rosedale WiMax processor.
September 7, 2004

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IBM to use dual-core Opteron

Big Blue will use AMD's chip in a high-performance server but isn't yet planning a general-purpose Opteron system.
September 8, 2004

Dresden plant powers AMD surge

From its factory in Germany, the chipmaker is waging a war of manufacturing efficiency against rival Intel.
September 7, 2004

Seeing double in software licensing

New dual-core processors will make conventional software licensing models obsolete. What's next?
September 7, 2004

Intel lowers third-quarter expectations

Chipmaker drops revenue projections, citing factors such as sluggish demand for products including PC processors.
September 2, 2004

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss?

newsmaker When heir apparent Paul Otellini takes the reins, what will the chipmaker look like?
August 11, 2004