Intel’s cheaper Panther Lake chips are for budget-friendly laptops
… The Core Series 3 non-Ultra line encompasses six different chips, with the highest end being a six-core Intel Core 7 360 and the low-end model being a five-core Intel Core 3 304. …
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Intel may already be making iPhone chips.
It was reported last week that Intel and Apple struck a deal for unknown chips. Now supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports Intel is manufacturing “low-end/legacy” chips for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, the majority for the phones. …
One of Intel’s fastest desktop CPUs is $50 off
… One nice perk of getting the CPU is that, through July 31st, you can register your purchase with Intel to get a full download of the Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight game.
Intel is on board for Googlebook.
It seems that x86 hardware will be part of Google’s new laptop platform, although Intel doesn’t specify what processors it’ll be using: We’re thrilled to partner with @Google on something we’ve been building with them - Googlebook. Premium, powerful devices designed for Intelligence. …
Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again
… Intel appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO in March 2025, and in August, the US government took a 10 percent stake in the company. The WSJ says that it’s “still unclear” what Apple products will get Intel chips. Intel spokesperson Kiana Ducey declined to comment. …
Apple is reportedly courting Intel and Samsung to build chips in the US.
… Perhaps Intel really will return to Macs next year? Link: Apple Explores Using Intel and Samsung to Build Main Device Chips in the US | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-05/apple-explores-using-intel-and-samsung-to-build-main-device-chips-in-the-us | Bloomberg
Razer’s Blade 18 is getting a $500 price hike and a new Intel chip
Razer just announced a new Blade 18 gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus chip. …
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel chips
… The base model will include an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and the regular 13-inch PixelSense LCD display. …
CachyOS’s latest release includes a new security feature and improved support for Intel CPUs.
As XDA reports, the Arch-based Linux distro’s April update now “automatically configures fingerprint readers for ‘sudo’ prompts” and “detects specific Intel CPUs for better power saving,” among other new features and fixes. …
If I could only have one laptop for work and gaming, I’d get this one
… Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/268552 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 Intel ADiBenedetto 0024.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/268552 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 Intel ADiBenedetto 0022.jpg?quality=90… …