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Hardware Intel Processors Rumor

Intel’s shares fall as much as nine percent on rumors that Apple may switch to its own in-house processors for next-gen Macs

Apple may switch from Intel-based chips to its own chips that are being developed in-house, thereby causing Intel’s stock to take a beating. Intel shares dropped sharply on Monday after a report that Apple would switch from Intel’s chips to its own chips for use on Mac computers. As a result, Intel’s shares fell as […]

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Hardware MacBook Air News retail

Best Buy offers MacBook Air notebooks at $300 off, brings 128GB base model price down to $699

A good deal’s a good deal. Albeit Apple’s Chicago-based mystery education event is only two days away and there’s a slight chance the company will introduce a lower-priced MacBook Air aimed at students, Best Buy is currently offering the entry-level 128GB 13-inch MacBook Air for $300 off. This brings the price down to about $699, […]

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Hardware iMac News Processors

YouTuber demonstrates how to upgrade base-model 5K iMac into top of the line powerhouse

If you’re looking to upgrade your new iMac, this is for you. YouTuber Quinn Nelson, also known as “SnazzyQ”, upgrades his $1,799 base-model Mid-2017 5K iMac into a machine that performs better in many respects than Apple’s most expensive iMac configuration, which comes to $5,299 before tax. While this WILL void your warranty, there’s something […]

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Intel announces X-Series processors, including 18-core, 36-thread model

If you’re hankering for an insane next-gen processor that might one day find its way into the Mac, it’s about here. Intel today has announced its new family of Intel Core processors. Titled as Intel Core X-Series, the new high-end desktop processors are the next step in Intel’s processor family. The units range from $242 […]

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Hardware iMac Mac Pro Processors Rumor

Rumor: Intel to unveil Basin Falls platform in May, could launch Coffee Lake chips in August

Intel is rumored to be moving the launch of its 13-nanometer Coffee Lake processors from January 2018 to August of 2017 due to “increasing competition from AMD’s Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5 processors.” The rumor has it that Intel will release several K-series Core i3, i5, and i7 processors starting in August, along with its […]