Processors, the chips that power our smartphones, can often be overlooked, remembered only by their catchy name. Provided they work, don’t overheat, and incrementally deliver more power and ...

Standardized, repeatable testing underpins everything we review at PCMag. Here's how we evaluate desktop CPUs, from pure processing trials to gauging a processor's nuanced effects on graphics ...

In order to scale quantum computers, more qubits must be added and interconnected. However, prior attempts to do this have ...

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X has a premium and sleek design language. The laptop features a 16-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that offers decent colour reproduction. It also features a dependable Qualcomm ...

If you’re closely following the semiconductor space, you will be pleased to know that Synopsys, Inc. has made a significant announcement this week. With the introduction of the new RISC-V ARC-V ...

The boost for US chipmaking is part of the broader $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act. Fear of Chinese manufacturing power is part of the impetus. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 ...

Have you ever wondered what those confusing letters and numbers at the end of the CPU mean? Every year, Intel and AMD release new generations of their CPUs with updated specifications and sometimes ...

It’s natural to think of the processor as the heart of an embedded system. With CPU speed and peripherals determining the overall capabilities that a new product can achieve, it’s easy to understand ...

Plus: The A16 Bionic, found in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, trickles down to the new iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, so there are faster cores for everyone. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 ...