Qualcomm Introduces Its First 64-Bit Chip, Though This One Takes Aim at the Low End

The Snapdragon 410 is designed for phones that sell for $150 or less but includes some high-end features.

With New Chips, Intel Aims for the “Internet of Things”

The hardware giant reveals more details on a smaller, low-power series of chips for a more connected age.

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Mobile Chip Maker Movidius Raises $16 Million

Movidius, a company that specializes in making low-power imaging processor chips for mobile devices, announced Wednesday that it raised a $16 million series D round of funding. The round was led jointly by Atlantic Bridge, DFJ Esprit and Robert Bosch Venture Capital, and included participation from existing investors Capital E, AIB Seed Capital Fund and other private investors. The company will use the funds to build out its research and development team based in San Mateo, Calif.

Samsung Dishes Up Two New Galaxy Tablets, Including One With Intel Inside

Samsung updates its eight-inch and 10-inch models, with the larger one using the latest Intel Atom processor announced back at February’s Mobile World Congress.

Anand Chandrasekher on How Qualcomm Is a Triathlete and Intel Is Lance Armstrong

The former Intel executive says his new company is “born mobile,” while his former employer is like an elite athlete trying to switch sports.

Former Apple, Palm Executive Mike Bell to Head Intel’s New Devices Unit

Intel isn’t saying that it will build its own devices, but in Bell it has someone with experience in that.

Deciphering Geek Speak: A Guide to the Latest Tech Terms

Phablets, 4K, 4G — there’s a lot of technical jargon out there. Here’s a guide to some of the latest tech terms, and their definitions, to help cut through some of the confusion.

Texas Instruments to Cut 1,700 Jobs, Shift Away From Phones

Admitting defeat in a market it once dominated.

Qualcomm CEO: ARM-Based Chips Make for Visibly Better Windows PCs

Although they can’t run older Windows programs, Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs said, ARM-based devices will be thinner and have better battery life –qualities that people these days value even more.

Intel Hopes to Prove PC Naysayers Wrong Yet Again

The chip giant plans to unveil two lower-power processor families, as well as added support for controlling computers via voice and gestures.

Microsoft talks ARM at CES