Intel AppUp app store finally put to rest

After almost four years of existence spent mostly on ignominy, Intel is shuttering its customized AppUp app marketplace that probably very few know about. The official statement is that the … Continue reading

Intel AppUp Bids Adieu

Intel AppUp Bids AdieuIntel has decided to close the doors to AppUp, and here is what they had to say about the situation. “At Intel, we’re always thinking about the future, which often means making changes today. That’s why, on March 11th, 2014, Intel AppUp center will come to a close as we focus on developing new and exciting PC innovations that will continue to shape your world. As excited as we are about the future projects, we know AppUp is important to you. For questions about AppUp‘s closure, please visit our updated FAQ section with links to guided support to answer your questions.” You will be able to drop by the FAQ page if you have any further questions or want to know more about the situation. First launched in 2010, the AppUp store was meant to be a Windows app superstore to help out the likes of Ultrabooks, and manufacturers can choose to pre-install it in Atom-powered PCs. Unfortunately, it looks like there isn’t enough momentum to carry AppUp through the years, which has led to such a situation.

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    ARM attempts to create a standard platform for servers

    Trying to kill a potential problem at the roots even before it grows, ARM Holdings has released a new Server Base System Architecture standard. This document will server as the … Continue reading

    Intel Coined the Term iPad Back in 1994

    Intel Coined the Term iPad Back in 1994

    Apple is notoriously protective of their intellectual property. Even going so far as suing Samsung in a high-profile fight over the iPhone and iPad designs. But what if Apple didn’t coin the name for one of their most celebrated products? Namely, the iPad.

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    GammaTech S15H semi-rugged 15.6-inch notebook sports Intel Haswell

    Rugged and semi-rugged notebook computers are intended for people that work in environments where a normal notebook wouldn’t last. A company called GammaTech has added a new 15.6-inch semi-rugged notebook … Continue reading

    CyberPowerPC Zeus Mini keeps tiny gaming alive

    Not that the mini-PC market was going anywhere, but CyberPowerPC’s entry into the ranks this week just goes to show – there’s more than enough room for another super-small gaming … Continue reading

    Samsung Tizen Smartphone Intel Merrifield SoC Rumored

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    Over the past few months we have covered an endless stream of rumors about Samsung’s Tizen smartphone. The company was originally supposed to release said smartphone last year, but it confirmed twice that the device had been delayed. Now Samsung Tizen smartphone isn’t expected to be released until later this year, even though the company is highly likely to showcase it at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona next month. Rumor has it that the delay might have been caused by Samsung’s decision to use Intel’s Merrifield system-on-chip, as opposed to one from rival Qualcomm.

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    Medion Erazer X7611 notebook features Core i7-4700HQ CPU and NVIDIA GTX 765M GPU

    Computer marker Medion has announced a new notebook computer aimed at gamers looking for a machine with performance that is also thin and portable. The new notebook is called the … Continue reading

    Intel goes local for Jarvis voice control to outspeed Siri

    Intel will rely on local processing grunt not cloud crunching for the voice control its Jarvis wearable will use, using a specially-created voice recognition system designed to run on the … Continue reading

    Intel mini PC launches with Bay Trail processor and Windows 8.1

    Intel has launched its first offering with a Bay Trail processor, the awkwardly-named Intel NUC Kit DN2820FYKH. With this tiny computer comes a budget-friendly price and Windows 8.1, as well … Continue reading