
Intel and AMD form the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group
With plenty of big names to back them up
Intel and AMD have both announced the creation of an x86 ecosystem advisory group, which is meant to bring together technology leaders behind this computing architecture and focus on "identifying new ways to expand the x86 ecosystem by enabling compatibility across platforms, simplifying software development, and providing developers with a platform to identify architectural needs and features to create innovative and scalable solutions for the future."

Intel officially launches Core Ultra 200S “Arrow Lake” desktop CPUs
Five SKUs, all available for pre-order
Intel has officially launched the new Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" desktop CPUs, with five SKUs that are now available for pre-order and will ship out on October 24th. The new Arrow Lake architecture brings Lion Cove P-cores, Skymont E-cores, Xe-LPG GPU, and NPU3, all neatly stacked in tiles. In addition, Intel's Z890 motherboards are also launched and these are available as well.

China’s x86 CPU a long way behind US
8-core Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-7000 processor close but no cigar
Chinese tech magazine PC Watch has acquired the 8-core Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-7000 processor, China’s latest entry into the x86 CPU market.

Nvidia boss should buy Intel
He just has to max out his credit card
The IT industry has been adding up some numbers and concluded that Nvidia's boss, Jensen Huang, current personal worth is now so great that he could buy Intel.

lntel Core Ultra 200 Arrow Lake-S announcement on October 10th
Reviews and launch two weeks later
Intel has confirmed that it will officially announce Core Ultra 200 Arrow Lake-S desktop CPU series on October 10th, with availability and reviews scheduled for October 24th.

Intel’s BIOS update slows everything down
Chipzilla can't get a break
Chipzilla’s problems with its 13th and 14th-gen desktop processors are expected to go away with a new BIOS patch – the only problem is that it has bought a new instability update that seems to be dropping more speed than a Birmingham nightclub owner.

Arm tried to buy a slice of Intel
Chipzilla said it was not that desperate yet
Intel rejected an offer from the British chip designer Arm to buy its manufacturing operations.

Intel finally catches up on cores
Xeon 6 ‘Granite Rapids’ 6900P-series models
Intel has launched its high-performance Xen 6 ‘Granite Rapids’ 6900P-series models, featuring five new processors with 72- to 128-cores.

Intel planning major core update
Reboot of x86 architecture making it more Zenish
The dark satanic rumour mill has manufactured a hell on earth yarn, claiming that Chipzilla is planning a major reboot of its x86 architecture to make it a little more like its rival AMD.

Intel CEO talks about the future in letter to the employees
AWS deal, U.S. Secure Enclave, Intel Foundry, and focus on x86
Intel's board members and CEO, Pat Gelsinger sent out and shared a letter to the employees that outlines the future of the company, revealing a bit more details and trying to ease off the pressure that was seen after the company's Q2 earnings report.